Thunder Bay Organization Advocates for Women's Leadership at International Conference in Australia
This Thunder Bay, Ont. organization travelled to Australia to push for women's leadership
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The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) participated in the Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, advocating for Indigenous women's leadership. The conference gathered over 6,500 advocates from 170 countries to address global challenges facing women and girls, emphasizing the importance of youth voices in driving systemic change.
- 01ONWA participated in the Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
- 02The conference focused on the rights and well-being of women and girls, with over 6,500 attendees.
- 03Cora McGuire-Cyrette emphasized the need for Indigenous women's leadership.
- 04Youth voices were highlighted as essential for advocacy and change.
- 05ONWA plans to apply insights gained from the conference in Ontario communities.
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The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recently attended the Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, which brought together over 6,500 advocates from 170 countries to discuss women's rights and well-being. Held from April 27 to 30, the conference was the first of its kind in the Oceanic Pacific region and focused on ensuring Indigenous women's voices are heard and acted upon. Cora McGuire-Cyrette, ONWA’s CEO, stated that Indigenous women's leadership is crucial in today's uncertain world. The organization hosted a session titled 'Moving Indigenous Women’s Stories to Advocacy and Action,' aimed at transforming stories into systemic change. Youth involvement was a key aspect, with members of ONWA’s youth council sharing their insights and emphasizing their role as current leaders. McGuire-Cyrette expressed optimism about the relationships built at the conference and how they will be leveraged to foster change in Ontario communities. ONWA is also exploring the possibility of hosting similar gatherings in Canada to further promote Indigenous women's leadership.
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The insights and partnerships developed at the conference will empower Indigenous women in Ontario, enhancing advocacy efforts and community engagement.
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