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.