NWAC’s National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy Project is looking for Young Creative Aboriginal Women who can address one of the following topics:
Describe “freedom”
Describe a time when you felt/thought your freedom was being jeopardized
Describe some qualities you think an Elder should possess
Describe some thing you do to keep your mind clear and positive
Accepted mediums: Visual art, poetry, and short essays anything that will fit on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper.
NWAC pleased by Government Pledge for 10 Million to Address Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
Ottawa, ON (March 4, 2010) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is encouraged by the federal government’s pledge of 10 million dollars in funding over a period of two years, to address the disturbingly high number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada.
Ottawa, ON (March 3, 2010) -The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased with today’s Speech from the Throne and the mention of the important work of the Sisters In Spirit (SIS) initiative regarding missing and murdered Aboriginal women. With the SIS initiative formally coming to an end as of March 31, 2010, it is reassuring that the government has recognized the importance of this work. With a pledge to justice and fairness for victims of crime, NWAC is eager to learn how this will be reflected in tomorrow’s federal budget.
Final Countdown for Miyo Machihowin Trade Show and Conference
Ottawa, ON (March 2, 2010) - With only a few days left, youth from across the country are counting-down for the Miyo Machihowin Health Careers Conference and Trade show on March 11th and 12th, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta.
NWAC Supports the 19th Annual Women's Memorial March and Urges all Canadians to Do the Same
Ottawa, ON (February 11, 2010) -The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) will participate in the 19th Annual Women’s Memorial March, and urges all Canadians to join in honouring the lives of missing and murdered women on February 14th, 2010.
The Miyo Machihowin Conference Extends Interactive Learning Opportunities to Aboriginal Youth
Ottawa, ON (February 9, 2010) —The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased to present “Miyo Machihowin” a National Aboriginal Health Careers Conference and Trade Show in Edmonton, Alberta, on March 11-12th, 2010. This two day event promises to provide Aboriginal youth with an opportunity to explore the exciting opportunities and careers available within the Canadian Health Sector.
4th Annual Sisters In Spirit Vigils to be held Nationwide October 4th
Ottawa, ON (October 1st, 2009)— This weekend Sisters In Spirit vigils will take place across Canada. October 4th is a day where we honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. After four years, we are pleased to announce that the number of vigils has grown from 11 in 2006 to an incredible 72 in 69 communities for 2009. From coast to coast to coast, in all ten provinces and two territories, and internationally in Nicaragua, thousands will gather to publicly highlight the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.
