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ONWAA is currently seeking qualified and motivated individualsfor an exciting opportunity within our organization. The ideal candidatewill possess a strong understanding of Income Assistance programsas they are delivered within First Nations communities. This roleinvolves supporting the research, development, and delivery of trainingprograms, both in-person and via virtual platforms, for First NationsAdministrators and support staff. A […]

ONWAA’s Spring Newsletter is now available! Please enjoy reading our latest news and updates from the teams as we welcome the change of season. Click here to check it out.

Inside ONWAA is a podcast show hosted by Ray Fox of the Ontario Native Welfare Administrators’ Association. We will share stories, knowledge, and conversations that matter to the ONWAA community. From our history and elder’s wisdom, to the challenges and opportunities our communities face today, each episode brings together voices that inspire, inform, and strengthen […]

ONWAA’s Policy & Research Team, Chelsea Brunelle and Owen Cober, have written this briefing report to keep our membership informed and highlight First Nation concerns regarding the Basic Income Guarantee proposed in Bill S-206. Please click the link below to read the report. ONWAA Briefing – Bill S-206 If you have questions about this briefing […]

Season’s Greetings from the staff and leadership at ONWAA & Ishkoday! It has been another successful year of serving our membership and we look forward to new opportunities in 2026! Please check out the news and team updates in the Fall & Winter Newsletter. Thank you

Inside ONWAA is a podcast show hosted by Ray Fox of the Ontario Native Welfare Administrators’ Association. We will share stories, knowledge, and conversations that matter to the ONWAA community. From our history and elder’s wisdom, to the challenges and opportunities our communities face today, each episode brings together voices that inspire, inform, and strengthen […]

Welcome to new and returning members! We wish everyone a wonderful Spring & Summer season with friends and family. Please see our Spring Newsletter for the latest updates at ONWAA. Miigwetch! Click Here for Newsletter

Link to the full report Excerpt from Executive Summary: The primary objective of this research is to identify the barriers to accessing prescription medications faced by First Nations communities living on reserves in Ontario. The research was done in two parts. First, we conducted five semi-structured interviews with representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Children, […]

Exciting News! We are excited to share the findings from our evaluation of the FNSSAC program. This report highlights the significant impact the program has had on students, showcasing the programs strengths, challenges, and opportunities for future improvements. Click FNSSAC Outcomes Research Report to explore the report and learn more about how FNSSAC continues to […]

Neyaashiingmiing, ON, October 7, 2024— The Affordability Fund Trust (AFT), established by the Government of Ontario in March 2017 with a $100 million endowment, has successfully concluded its mission to empower customers who did not qualify for low-income conservation programs. Initially launched in October 2017, the AFT program ceased intake of new applicants in July […]