Red Dress Day 2025 (MMIWG2S)
Here are some photos from the ONWA Red Dress Day gathering that took place today at the Thunder Bay Marina.
Here are some photos from the Red Dress Day gathering that took place today at the Thunder Bay Marina.
ONWA 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference
One of my favourite conferences of the year to photograph is definitely the ONWA 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference. It’s a 3 day event filled with amazing speakers and a wide array of workshops and discussions.
One of my favourite conferences of the year to photograph is definitely the ONWA 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference. It’s a 3 day event filled with amazing speakers and a wide array of workshops and discussions. Check out just a few highlights below!
Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil 2024 - Honouring MMIWG
ONWA recently held their annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil, and I was honoured to be able to once again capture it.
ONWA recently held their annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil, and I was honoured to be able to once again capture it. Here are some highlights, as well as a quote from the ONWA website, summing up what the event is all about.
“The movement has since grown from a small vigil on Parliament Hill to various styles of events held across the country and around the globe. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil continues to be a beacon of hope, remembrance, and advocacy, standing strong in the face of continued injustices. We come together to honour those we have lost, as well as the families and communities still impacted by these tragedies.”
ONWA She is Wise Conference 2024 - Niagara Falls
One of my favourite events of the year is without a doubt, the ONWA She is Wise Conference. Usually it’s Toronto, but this time around they decided to have it in Niagara Falls. It ended up being the perfect location, for such a wonderful event.
One of my favourite events of the year is without a doubt, the ONWA She is Wise Conference. Usually it’s Toronto, but this time around they decided to have it in Niagara Falls. It ended up being the perfect location, for such a wonderful event.
For anyone looking to learn more about this event, I highly encourage you to head on over to the ONWA website. In a nutshell, this year’s theme was honouring the roles Grandmothers, Mothers, Aunties, and Daughters play in preserving and protecting Mother Earth. A variety of speakers, performers and workshops, made for a very memorable 3 day event.
ONWA Poetry Night - Delta Hotel
Each year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosts Poetry Nights across Ontario to raise awareness of violence against women in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women’s #orangetheworld campaign.
Each year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosts Poetry Nights across Ontario to raise awareness of violence against women in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women’s #orangetheworld campaign.
This year, the even took place at the Delta Hotel, with the main musical performance being Susan Aglukark. It was such an amazing night.
ONWA Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Pow Wow
The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Pow Wow took place this afternoon. This powerful event brought communities together to honour the lives of Indigenous women and girls, celebrating their strength and resilience.
The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Pow Wow took place this afternoon. This powerful event brought communities together to honour the lives of Indigenous women and girls, celebrating their strength and resilience.
Moose Hide Campaign hosted by ONWA
The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.
The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.
I was honoured to cover the first official walk to take place in Thunder Bay. It started at Intercity Mall and ended at City Hall, where a few speakers had some words to say.
For more information, please visit the official moose hide campaign site.
ONWA MMIWG Commemorative Art Project
For the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) invited people to join them to gather in honour and support the participants of the Medicine Lines of Womanhood – MMIWG Commemorative Art Project public exhibit.
For the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) invited people to join them to gather in honour and support the participants of the Medicine Lines of Womanhood – MMIWG Commemorative Art Project public exhibit.
This project brought together family members and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to develop art pieces in commemoration of their respective loved ones. The artwork was undertaken with the support of Art Therapy Helpers, Grief Counsellors, Knowledge Keepers, Elders and a network of family members who gathered during the project.
ONWA Poetry Night 2022 - The Chanterelle
ONWA hosted their annual Poetry Night last month and it was the biggest one yet. I couldn’t believe how many people registered to attend. It was evening of amazing food, moving poetry and of course fantastic live performances.
ONWA hosted their annual Poetry Night last month and it was the biggest one yet. I couldn’t believe how many people registered to attend. It was evening of amazing food, moving poetry and of course fantastic live performances.
ONWA Sisters in Spirit Vigil
This afternoon ONWA hosted their annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil to support, raise awareness, and honour the stories, experiences, and lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
This afternoon ONWA hosted their annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil to support, raise awareness, and honour the stories, experiences, and lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Here are some highlights. For more information about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, follow this link.
ONWA Family Fun Day 2022
ONWA once again put on a Family Fun Day. The turnout was amazing and there were so many moments I was able to capture. It was great to see so many smiling faces. :)
ONWA once again put on a Family Fun Day. The turnout was amazing and there were so many moments I was able to capture. It was great to see so many smiling faces. :)
ONWA Poetry Night 2021
It’s been a couple years since the last ONWA Poetry Night, so I was very excited to be able to capture it once again. This year, it took place at The Chanterelle, which is one of the nicest locations in Thunder Bay, especially for an event like this.
It’s been a couple years since the last ONWA Poetry Night, so I was very excited to be able to capture it once again. This year, it took place at The Chanterelle, which is one of the nicest locations in Thunder Bay, especially for an event like this.
From guest poets, to musical performance and of course some amazing food, the evening was an astounding success. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.
