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The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is a national Indigenous organization representing political voices of Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse+ (WG2STGD+) People in Canada. NWAC is inclusive of First Nations—on- and off-reserve, status, non-status, and disenfranchised—Inuit, and Métis. An aggregate of Indigenous women’s organizations from across the country, NWAC was founded on a collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster social, economic, cultural, and political well-being of Indigenous WG2STGD+ People in their respective communities and Canadian societies.
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Since 1974, NWAC has established strong and lasting governance structures, decision-making processes, financial policies and procedures, and networks, to achieve its overall mission, vision, and goals. Today, NWAC engages in national and international advocacy aimed at legislative and policy reforms to promote equality for Indigenous WG2STGD+ and LGBTQQIA+ People. Through advocacy, policy, and legislative analysis, NWAC works to preserve Indigenous culture and advance the wellbeing of all Indigenous WG2STGD+ People, as well as their families and communities.
NWAC works on a variety of issues, including: Employment, labour and business, health, violence prevention and safety, justice and human rights, environment, early learning childcare, and international affairs.
NWAC provides support much like a “Grandmother’s Lodge.” We—as aunties, mothers, sisters, brothers, and relatives—collectively recognize, respect, promote, defend, and enhance our Indigenous ancestral laws, spiritual beliefs, language, and Traditions provided by the Creator.
Advocate for and inspire women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and the families of many Indigenous nations.
We envision an inclusive world that understands and respects the diversity and uniqueness of all Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and families.
We envision Indigenous communities where all individuals have an opportunity to develop their talents to achieve their full potential.
We envision communities where all people can lead healthy lifestyles by maintaining balance in their spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health.
We envision communities that build a sense of pride and a strong identification of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, as well as who they are.
We seek to broaden Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and their relationships with the environment and the land.
We see communities where all our people have an opportunity to learn our history and Traditional Ways, while attaining a high level of academic education.
We envision Indigenous children who are proud of who they are, and comfortable in a predominantly non-Indigenous environment.
We see communities where all Indigenous Peoples understand, respect, and embrace diversities and uniqueness of all Indigenous nations, while actively accepting and exercising their responsibilities in contributing to strong communities.
We see communities working in unity with all other Indigenous organizations to strengthen, and maintain, Indigenous and treaty rights, as well as assume responsibility in selecting leaders.
Finally, we see Indigenous communities with authority to determine how natural resources are utilized, and that can coexist in cooperation with society–free of racism and discrimination.
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) strives to achieve its strategic goals and objectives by overcoming risks and challenges to harness opportunities that build on strengths. We accomplish this by:
NWAC’s objectives, or principles, are as follows:
The Board of Directors holds responsibility for the overall governance of NWAC. It passes all resolutions with regard to new initiatives undertaken by NWAC personnel and its members. The Board meets on a regular basis to evaluate, review, and provide direction to the president, PTMAs, and administrative staff.
152 Main Street
Fredericton, NB E3A 1C8
Main: 506-206-8220
Amy Sock
506-523-3826
Amy Sock
506-523-3826
Constance Sewell
506-226-1629
Rachel Blowers
(506) 471-1783
312 Sweetgrass Trail
(PO Box 145)
Lennox Island, PEIC0B 1P0
Main:1-902-831-3059, 1-888-973-4292
Matilda Ramjattan
902-831-3059 Ext 228, 902 888-7479
Matilda Ramjattan
902-831-3059 Ext 228, 902 888-7479
Kristin Lewis
902-831-3059
Laura Bernard, ED
902-831-3059
Amber Thomas
752-324-0933
2 Herald Ave, Suite 210
Millbrook Mall, Corner Brook, NL A2H 4B5
Main: (709)-632-3700
Cathy Halbot
709-632-3700
Cathy Halbot
709-632-3700
Brittany Payne
709-632-3700
Cathy Halbot, CEO
709-632-3700
Brooke Blanchard
709-632-3700
52 Martin Crescent
Truro, NS B2N 6N7
Main: 902-893-7402
Bernadette Marshall
Mobile: 902-324-9600
Bernadette Marshall
Mobile: 902-324-9600
Annie Gibbit Stevens
gibbit@eskasoi.ca, vice2@nsnwa.net
902-565-4297, 902-379-2800
Dawn McDonald
902-750-0878
Karina Matthews-Denny
902-304-8428
109 Burnside Dr.
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P9
Main: 855-647-7874
Darlene Bowen
d.bowen@keepersofthecircle.com
705-622-6026
Darlene Bowen
d.bowen@keepersofthecircle.com
705-622-6026
Rollie Allaire
r.allaire@keepersofthecircle.com705-303-0248
Bertha Cormier, ED
bcormier@keepersofthecircle.com
855-647-7874
Haydan Doherty-Fox
705-570-0742
301-286 Smith St,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K4
Main: 204-942-1828
Melissa Critch
204-960-0020
Melissa Critch
204-960-0020
Shannon Hoskie, ED
204-942-1828
Angelina Patricia Perea Rodallega
204-899-3742
274 Eaton Crescent Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7V 0H4
Main: 306-481-4522
Linda Campbell
306-481-4522
Linda Campbell
306-481-4522
Rebekka Renneberg
Rebekkarenneberg1999@gmail.com
306-328-7250
18104-102 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 1S7
Main: 780-479– 8195
Josie Nepinak
825 454-0700
Josie Nepinak
825 454-0700
Marggo Pariseau
780-244-8307, 780-935-8747
Rachelle Venne, CEO
780-965-3215
Erica Gladue
780-264-2951
144 Briar Ave
Kamloops, BC V2B 1C1
Main: 250-554-4556
Gena Edwards
250-318-4673
Gena Edwards
250-318-4673
Lynn Kenoras-Duckchief
250-318-1158
Natalie Sterling-Moses
250-315-3411
407 Black Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2N2
Main: 867-667-6162, 866-667-6162
Terri Szabo
867-689-1149
Terri Szabo
867-689-1149
Lorraine O’Brien
867-385-1996
Katelyne Magun-Wolftail
867-689-2948
4902-50th Avenue
P.O. Box 2321
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P7
Main: 867-873-5509
Grace Blake
867-446-0698
Grace Blake
867-446-0698
Brenda Gauthier
867-872-0526
Agatha Laboucan
867-873-5509
Jody Zoe
867-688-5255
736 Iglulik Drive
Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0
Main: 867-979-5357, 800-263-1452
Madeleine Redfern
867-979-1167
Jasmine Redfern
867-979-1167
Tara Tootoo-Fotheringham
867-979-5357
Victoria Perron, Administrator
perron.victoria@gmail.com, admin@amautiit.ca
867-223-4536
Ningeolaa Killiktee
867-523-0106