Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Shelley Marconi is an accomplished Human Resource Manager and educator with extensive experience in various organizations, currently serving at the Ontario Native Women's Association and Confederation College since 2015. Shelley's background includes significant roles such as Regional Human Resources Manager for SPI and Human Resources Manager at Anishnawbe Mushkiki, where expertise in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and compliance with labor laws was established. With a solid academic foundation, including a degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Management from Simon Fraser University and multiple HR-related certifications from prestigious institutions, Shelley has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering positive work environments and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.
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.