Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Amanda Thompson currently serves as a Senior Policy Analyst at Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada since April 2024. Previously, Amanda held positions as a Policy Analyst and Crisis Response Coordinator at the Ontario Native Women's Association from September 2021 to March 2024. From September 2020 to September 2021, Amanda worked as a Substance Abuse Counsellor at the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Children, Youth and Families, and as a Substance Abuse Counsellor at Youth Diversion from April 2019 to August 2020. Prior experience includes roles as a Crisis Counsellor and Rehabilitation Counsellor at Addictions Mental Health KFL&A, as well as a Treatment Counsellor at Ongwanada. Additionally, Amanda was an Education Assistant at the Limestone District School Board and a Residential Counselor at Community Living Kingston and District between 2013 and 2016. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Queen's University (2016-2020) and an Advanced Diploma in Behavioural Science from St. Lawrence College (2011-2014).
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Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not for profit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities. Our vision is to be a unified voice for equity, equality and justice for Indigenous women through cultural restoration within and across Nations. Established in 1971, ONWA delivers culturally enriched programs and services to Indigenous women and their families regardless of their status or locality. We are committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantee the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health services, environmental stewardship and economic development, sit at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well–being for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best life.