Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Karmvir Padda is a Graduate Professional Development Support Specialist at the University of Waterloo, engaged in Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs since September 2021. Padda has contributed as a Graduate Research Assistant at NetLab, focusing on disinformation and online political deliberation, and has held various teaching roles, including Course Instructor for SOC/LS 322 and INTEG 120, as well as Graduate Teaching Assistant across multiple Sociology courses. Previous research experience includes positions with the Ontario Native Women's Association, Mercur IT Solutions Inc., and the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, where Padda facilitated dialogues on drug policy and managed qualitative data analysis. Padda's academic credentials include a PhD in Sociology and Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master's in Criminology from Simon Fraser University, and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Humber College.
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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.