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Since 1974, the Native Women's Association of Canada has advocated for Indigenous women, girls & gender-diverse people. We brought the #MMIWG crisis to light.

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Important opportunity to provide input on the experiences of Métis women and gender-diverse individuals in emergency preparedness and disaster situations. 👇

Important opportunity to provide input on the experiences of Métis women and gender-diverse individuals in emergency preparedness and disaster situations. 👇
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Operation Buffalo' reflects a broader systemic failure by all levels of government to protect Indigenous women and girls from organized exploitation. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Uzio50W52aR

Operation Buffalo' reflects a broader systemic failure by all levels of government to protect Indigenous women and girls from organized exploitation. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Uzio50W52aR
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Your voice matters! Take part in the first ever national survey of 2SLGBTQ+ Social & Economic Wellbeing! Sign up for the survey by visiting: ow.ly/Jwru50W56yi

Your voice matters! 

Take part in the first ever national survey of 2SLGBTQ+ Social & Economic Wellbeing!

Sign up for the survey by visiting: ow.ly/Jwru50W56yi
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June is National Indigenous History Month. Did you know NWAC traces its roots back to the 1930's? Check out more of NWAC's history & the history of the Indigenous women's movement in Canada by accessing NWAC 50th Anniversary Timeline 👇 ow.ly/YS9o50W8GhA

June is National Indigenous History Month.  Did you know NWAC traces its roots back to the 1930's?

Check out more of NWAC's history & the history of the Indigenous women's movement in Canada by accessing NWAC 50th Anniversary Timeline 👇
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Mary Two-Axe Earley, a Mohawk Elder from Quebec, married a non-Indigenous man - losing her Indian Status. In 1967, Two-Axe Earley asked the Standing Committee on Indian Affairs & Northern Development why her children should be denied status. Learn more: ow.ly/YS9o50W8GhA

Mary Two-Axe Earley, a Mohawk Elder from Quebec, married a non-Indigenous man - losing her Indian Status.  In 1967, Two-Axe Earley asked the Standing Committee on Indian Affairs & Northern Development why her children should be denied status. Learn more: ow.ly/YS9o50W8GhA
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This month, we acknowledge the history and progress that has been made by Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ People in our communities. We also honour the contributions that they have made and continue to make. #IndigenousPride #TwoSpirit #PrideMonth

This month, we acknowledge the history and progress that has been made by Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ People in our communities. We also honour the contributions that they have made and continue to make. 

#IndigenousPride #TwoSpirit #PrideMonth
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1973 - Jeannette Corbiere Lavell & Yvonne Bedard brought challenges to the Supreme Court against section 12(1)(b) of the Indian Act. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/9oGL50W8HB7

1973 - Jeannette Corbiere Lavell & Yvonne Bedard brought challenges to the Supreme Court against section 12(1)(b) of the Indian Act.  Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/9oGL50W8HB7
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1974 - Voice of Alberta Native Women’s Society becomes the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Bertha Clark-Jones, a Cree-Métis from AB and WWII Veteran, becomes the first president. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: nwac.ca/assets-documen…

1974 - Voice of Alberta Native Women’s Society becomes the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Bertha Clark-Jones, a Cree-Métis from AB and WWII Veteran,  becomes the first president. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: nwac.ca/assets-documen…
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1980 -1985: Indian Act amended and removes section 12(1)(b). Mary Two-Axe Earley becomes the first woman to regain her Status. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/Cqb550W9eSR

1980 -1985:  Indian Act amended and removes section 12(1)(b). Mary Two-Axe Earley becomes the first woman to regain her Status.  Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/Cqb550W9eSR
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1992-1994: Charlottetown Accord is launched in part to address Indigenous self-government and representation. NWAC v. Canada was brought before the Supreme Court of Canada. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/FHRS50W9eST

1992-1994:  Charlottetown Accord is launched in part to address Indigenous self-government and representation.  NWAC v. Canada was brought before the Supreme Court of Canada. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/FHRS50W9eST
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2004-2005: NWAC launches Sisters in Spirit Campaign and successfully lobbies the federal government to establish a fund for research and education related to violence against Indigenous women. Learn more: ow.ly/FHRS50W9eST

2004-2005: NWAC launches Sisters in Spirit Campaign and successfully lobbies the federal government to establish a fund for research and education related to violence against Indigenous women. Learn more: ow.ly/FHRS50W9eST
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Autistic Pride Day is a vital occasion for celebrating the unique contributions of people living with Autism and promoting a more inclusive society that values neurodiversity. It is a day of pride, acceptance, and community solidarity. #AutismPride #AutismAwareness

Autistic Pride Day is a vital occasion for celebrating the unique contributions of people living with Autism and promoting a more inclusive society that values neurodiversity. It is a day of pride, acceptance, and community solidarity.

#AutismPride #AutismAwareness
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2010: NWAC publishes 'What their Stories Tell Us: Research findings from the Sisters in Spirit Initiative' presenting demographic and statistical evidence from NWAC’s 'Sisters In Spirit Database.' At Mar 31 2010, 582 cases identified. Read the report ow.ly/7lh250WbPuM

2010: NWAC publishes 'What their Stories Tell Us: Research findings from the Sisters in Spirit Initiative' presenting demographic and statistical evidence from NWAC’s 'Sisters In Spirit Database.' At Mar 31 2010, 582 cases identified. Read the report ow.ly/7lh250WbPuM
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2011-2015: NWAC continued its advocacy work on the crisis of MMIWG by raising public awareness on the issue and calling for a National Inquiry. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/pbfS50WbQuQ

2011-2015:  NWAC continued its advocacy work on the crisis of MMIWG by raising public awareness on the issue and calling for a National Inquiry. Learn more about the history of Indigenous women's advocacy here: ow.ly/pbfS50WbQuQ
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On #NIPD2025, join us in honouring and celebrating the strength, resilience and culture of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat. Our stories are still unfolding. Celebrate our strength. Honour our grief. Fuel our futures.

On #NIPD2025, join us in honouring and celebrating the strength, resilience and culture of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat.

Our stories are still unfolding. Celebrate our strength. Honour our grief. Fuel our futures.
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2010-2016: UNDRIP's journey in Canada and NWAC's fight to have it recognized, implemented, and enforced for all Indigenous persons in Canada. Read the 2014 joint statement regarding Canada upholding UNDRIP: ow.ly/3v0Y50WcxRR

2010-2016:  UNDRIP's journey in Canada and NWAC's fight to have it recognized, implemented, and enforced for all Indigenous persons in Canada. Read the 2014 joint statement regarding Canada upholding UNDRIP: ow.ly/3v0Y50WcxRR
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2016: The National Inquiry into MMIWG is Launched in response to calls for action from the TRC and advocacy efforts from families, survivors, and organizations like NWAC. Learn more about NWAC's work to support of the National Inquiry by visiting: ow.ly/UeOo50WcysW

2016:  The National Inquiry into MMIWG is Launched in response to calls for action from the TRC and advocacy efforts from families, survivors, and organizations like NWAC.  Learn more about NWAC's work to support of the National Inquiry by visiting: ow.ly/UeOo50WcysW