Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Chaylan Uiselt is an experienced professional in youth education and community support, currently serving as a Youth Education Support Worker at the Ontario Native Women's Association since November 2023. Prior experience includes working as an Urban Indigenous Healthy Lifestyles Program Worker at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre, where services focused on recreation and nutrition for the Urban Indigenous population. Chaylan has also held roles such as Member Programs Specialist at The Chamber, specializing in membership engagement, and Social Media Assistant at iRing INC, where LinkedIn networking was emphasized. Additional experience includes retail and customer service roles at Canadian Tire Corporation and the Polar Bear Restaurant, as well as experience as a Student Ambassador at Canadore College. Chaylan holds diplomas in Public Relations from Canadore College and Social Services Worker from Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology.
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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.