Journal

Stories from life activities and personal experiences, to thought leadership and discussions on today’s contexts for Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people in Canada.

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Environment Unit

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Economic Development Team

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MMIWG2S+ Team

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Legal Unit

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International Unit

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Health Unit

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Executive Policy Team

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NWAC Communications

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NAP: Enhancing Cultural Safety in the Workplace

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MMIWG2S: Inspiring Transformational Change

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Legal: Elevating Indigenous Voices: NWAC's Advocacy on Bill S-13

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ISET Success Story: Amy Dechaine’s ISET Journey

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Health: Spotlight on Sterilization and Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Executive Policy: Encouraging Indigenous Participation in the Democratic Process

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Environment: NWAC at the Adaptations Future Conference

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Economic Development: Empowering Indigenous WG2STGD+ People Economically

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Communications: Advocating for Indigenous WG2STGD People and Growing NWAC’s Audience

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ISET Program: Leanne's Story

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International Meetings and the Sisters in Spirit Vigil

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Housing Projects for the People We Serve

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National Apprenticeships Program Brings a Message of Hope and Goal for the Future

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Amplifying Indigenous Voices

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Slavery in the Contemporary Form: An International Perspective

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Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19

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Engaging Indigenous People in Climate Change Policy

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Empowering Indigenous WG2STGD+ People

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NWAC Communications: Helping NWAC Support, Uplift, and Advocate

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Indigenous Child and Family Services: A Milestone Project by NWAC

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Economic Development: Three Programs that Empower Indigenous WG2STGD+ People

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Forging a Shared Base of Knowledge and Understanding for Informed Actions

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Tools for Advocacy: The Warrior’s Briefcase and Equity Compass

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Apprenticeships: A Journey of Empowerment

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Our MMIWG2S+ Advocacy Work

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Health: Making Mouths Matter

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A Recap of Environmental Projects

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Social Development: A Sustainable, Affordable, and Culturally Appropriate Housing Model

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An ISET Success Story: Luanne Kuzma

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Wabanaki Resiliency Lodge: Healing Our People and the Planet

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Shining the Spotlight on MMIWG2S+

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The Kunming - Montreal Framework

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Social Development

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NWAC Report: The Iqaluit Driver’s Licence Training Program

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NAP: From an Apprenticeship to Self-Sufficiency

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Legal: Advancing Indigenous Rights: Legal Unit’s Two Major Projects Approach Key Milestones

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Housing: Housing Engagement Update

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Executive Policy Team: Engaging in Core Health Policy

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Communications: Captivating, Compelling Content Helps Drive NWAC Messages

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Driving the dialogue on equity, representation, and empowerment of Indigenous Women

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Spotlight on Improving Accessibility and Promoting Affordable Housing

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Intersections, Languages, and Youth: Elevating Voices and Integrating Culture and Language

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A Policy Roadmap for Culturally Relevant Gender-Based Analysis (CRGBA)

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Dementia Research Update: Supporting a Circle of Care

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Climate Change and Water Issues on the Global Stage

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Walking the RED Path Project: Re-forging Connections, Empowering Indigenous Women, and Driving Change

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Legal Affairs & Justice Unit: A Focus on the Seven Grandfather Teachings

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The Bridge Between Canada and the Rest of the Americas

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Promoting Reconciliation Through Art: “Change the Bill”

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Economic Development: The New Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

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Legal: Progress on NWAC’s UNDRIP Interim Report

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Communications Letter

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MMIWG: The Indigenous Women’s Safety Council

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Executive Policy Unit: The Art of Proposal Writing

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Environment: NWAC Goes to COP 15

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Capacity Building team: Engaging with the Provincial and Territorial Member Associations

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Communications and Marketing Team: New tools and campaigns, new followers, larger reach

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Social Development Team: Revitalizing Indigenous languages

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Legal Affairs and Justice Unit: Returning jurisdiction over child and family services to Indigenous bodies

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International Unit: Bringing the message of inclusivity to COP27

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Health Unit: The importance of intergenerational connections

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Executive Policy: Shared learning on 2SLGBTQQIA+ perspectives

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Environment Team: Focus on navigable waters and water carriers

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Labour and Employment Policy Unit focuses on employment equity

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Economic Development Team: Promoting Indigenous entrepreneurs

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NWAC Communications: Gearing up for Truth and Reconciliation Day and the Sisters in Spirit Vigil

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Preserving, Promoting, and Developing Indigenous Culture and Languages

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Sisters in Spirit Vigil and Updated Safe Passage Website Mark Busy Fall for MMIWG Department

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NWAC Stands Behind Indigenous Domestic Abuse Victim Who Fled to the U.S.

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New Partnership Aims to Open Up Economic Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in Canada

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Dementia Research That’s Rooted in Cultural Connection and Community

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NWAC Participates in A SHARED Future’s 2022 Summer Gathering

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Water, Fish, and Climate Issues Continue to Be Focus of Environment Unit

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#BeTheDrum: For Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Across Turtle Island

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MMIWG and Highlights From the Sharing Circle

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Legal : Indigenous Self-Government and UNDRIP

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International Advocacy: Reflecting the Health Realities of Indigenous Women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse People

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Shining the Spotlight on Generation 4 Equality

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The Art of the Policy Brief

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Environment : COP27 to Water Carriers to Disaster Preparedness: Fall 2022 a Busy Time for Environment Unit

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The Heritage Language Project: Algonquian Languages

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Communications

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Shining the Spotlight on MMIWG

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On the International Front

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Communications Department: New Websites, New Building, and New President

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R v Brown: What This Means for Overincarceration and Violence Against Indigenous Women

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Indigenous Women’s Perspectives on Adequate Housing

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Environmental Unit: Ensuring the Perspectives of the People We Serve Are Part of Decision Making

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Desire to Reclaim Indigenous Languages

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Economic Development

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Engaging and Advocating on Health Policy

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MMIWG Department: Safe Passage work continues

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The Resiliency Lodge Chelsea

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Health Team: Project to increase Indigenous-led health service delivery

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Communications Department: Bringing attention to MMIWG2S

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RCMP body worn cameras: Balancing transparency and privacy

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International advocacy as a tool

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Health Policy Team: The Indigenous Maternity Experiences Project

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Executive Policy Team: Implementing Culturally Relevant Gender Based Analysis

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Environment Department: The impact of global warming

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Heritage Language Project: Acknowledging Métis Identity

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Economic Development Department: Identifying data about the most vulnerable Indigenous people

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Community Support Worker Training

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CIHR Cannabis and Mental Health

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#BeTheDrum for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs

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IT apprenticeships, gender advocacy, and gender-based analysis projects add up to a busy November

The social development team has had a busy November continuing some ongoing projects and securing funding for new ones.

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Holiday Season In The Resiliency Lodge

Many Indigenous people decorate a tree at this time of year to celebrate the holidays. And, thanks to a resurgence of crafting among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, the holiday trees in many homes are taking on a truly Indigenous flare.

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Kci-Niwesq: The Female Side Of All Life

For almost a year, NWAC’s communications team has been producing regular editions of our e-zine, Kci-Niwesq, to uplift the voices of Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

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NWAC Stands in Solidarity with Indigenous Children

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From Sexual and Reproductive Health to Dementia Care, Emphasis on Being informed

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Creating transformative change to save lives and achieve health equity

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