Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Terry Favel-Lagowski is an experienced operations manager currently working with the Ontario Native Women's Association since November 2021. Alongside this role, Terry serves as an independent consultant for Pampered Chef Canada, a position held since July 2017. Previously, Terry worked at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care for over 20 years, where responsibilities included serving as the Quality Assurance Manager for Child Welfare, managing information systems and data, overseeing property and purchasing, and coordinating systems. Educationally, Terry holds a three-year college diploma in Computer Programmer/Analyst from Confederation College, completed between 1999 and 2002.
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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.