Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Tanya Towner currently serves as a Human Resources Coordinator at the Ontario Native Women's Association since February 2022, and has also held the position of Vaccine Clinic & Administrative Assistant. In addition, Tanya is a long-term Server at the Port Arthur Italian Cultural Center, with employment starting in October 2004. Tanya's previous experience includes serving as Front Desk Manager and Front Desk staff at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre from 2019 to 2022, as well as working as a Sales Representative at Recreation World RV in 2018. Prior to these roles, Tanya worked in accounts receivable at Superior Propane from October 2010 to October 2011.
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.