Upcoming Event: Sexual Violence Education Workshops (May 2026)
At the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre, we believe survivors of sexual violence. We are continuing our Sexual Violence Education series this spring with two upcoming workshops. Upcoming sessions include:
- Thursday, May 14th: “Supporting Survivors: peer-to-peer support models” in partnership with Human Rights & Equity Office – Lakehead University
- Thursday, May 28th: “SV Kit Procedural: What to Know” in partnership with the SADV Treatment Centre at TBRHSC
Sessions are open to self-identified women and girls (age 18+) and will take place from 6:30 – 8pm at the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre (278 Bay Street, Suite 201). Attendance at all sessions is not required. Light refreshments provided. To register, please contact Caro at [email protected] or (807) 935-8042.
Walk for Healing – Heartbeat of the drum in honour of MMIWG (May 10th at Waverly Park)
Join the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre on Sunday, May 10th at 10am at Waverly Park to walk, drum, and raise their voices together in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The gathering will walk down Red River Road to the Marina Park.
Please bring your drums, rattles, and voices as we gather in remembrance, awareness, and unity.
Indigenous women face disproportionate rates of violence, and many cases remain unsolved. By walking and drumming together, we honor their memory, raise awareness, and stand for change.
Upcoming Legal Clinic: Wills & Power of Attorney (May 12th @ NOWC)
We will be hosting a legal information session on Tuesday, May 12th from 2-3pm about drafting a will and powers of attorney. We are excited to welcome our facilitator Megan Stuckey, Lawyer with Advocacy North for Elders & Seniors and the Sudbury Community Legal Clinic
This session will be hosted in-person at the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre. Email Caro at [email protected] to register or to ask questions or make alternate arrangements.
Moose Hide Campaign Walk (May 14th @ Lakehead University)
Join ONWA on May 14, 2026 at 12pm for Moose Hide Campaign Day. Community will gather at the Lakehead University Agora at 11:30am, with the walk beginning at 12pm. The walk will move down Golf Links Road and arrive at Confederation College by 12:45pm. Guest speakers will begin at the outdoor theatre at 1pm. Contact [email protected] for any additional event details or questions.
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing the moose hide pin signifies your commitment to honour, respect and protect women and children in your life and speak out against gender-based and domestic violence.
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