Red Dress Day 2025 (MMIWG2S)

Patrick Chondon May 5, 2025

Here are some photos from the ONWA Red Dress Day gathering that took place today at the Thunder Bay Marina.

ONWA 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference

Patrick Chondon October 10, 2024

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.

Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil 2024 - Honouring MMIWG

Patrick Chondon October 10, 2024

ONWA recently held their annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil, and I was honoured to be able to once again capture it.

ONWA She is Wise Conference 2024 - Niagara Falls

Patrick Chondon February 14, 2024

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.

ONWA Poetry Night - Delta Hotel

Patrick Chondon December 4, 2023

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.

ONWA Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Pow Wow

Patrick Chondon September 10, 2023

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

Patrick Chondon May 12, 2023

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.

ONWA MMIWG Commemorative Art Project

Patrick Chondon May 6, 2023

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.

ONWA Poetry Night 2022 - The Chanterelle

Patrick Chondon December 2, 2022

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

Patrick Chondon October 4, 2022

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).

ONWA Family Fun Day 2022

Patrick Chondon September 6, 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 Poetry Night 2021

Patrick Chondon November 30, 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.