Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Rachelle Van Asseldonk currently serves as a Policy Analyst at the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) since January 2023. Previously, Rachelle held multiple roles at the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation from October 2018 to January 2023, including Research Specialist and Research Writer/Knowledge Exchange Specialist. Prior experience includes working as a Clinical Project Coordinator at Robarts Clinical Trials from March 2018 to October 2018, and serving as both an MSc Researcher and Teaching Assistant at Western University from September 2016 to April 2018. Rachelle Van Asseldonk earned a Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Science from Western University in 2018 and an Honors Specialization in Political Science from the same institution in 2015.
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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.