b'KNOWING: ONWA ADVOCACYand help each other is so valuable, saysMOTHER EARTHMcGuire-Cyrette. Indigenous womensONWAs recent attendance at the UN organizations are stronger together.Water Conference ties in with their focus When we care for Mother Earth, sheon rematriation and caring for Mother cares for us as any mother would do, andEarth. When youre looking at Mother she needs our help. Efforts at rematria- Earth and the environment and water tion across the globe are ongoing. Andand intersectionality and connection with Indigenous women the world over areIndigenous women, theyre all part of who continuing their fight to end gender- we are as Indigenous women, McGuire-based violence. Sadly, there is a strong correlation between the violence towardsCyrette explains. Thats why we do the Mother Earth and the violence againstwork that were currently doing around Indigenous women. environmental advocacy.Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is now hiring!Please visit joinnaps.ca for Shanaya Echum (left) and Catherinemore information on:Kitty Everson at the 2023 UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesQualifications Salary & Benefits Candidate Preparation ListONWA is focusing on building capacity for both their members and for Indigenous youth. ONWA recognizes the need for membership organizations and groups to attend these forums to speak toContact Sgt. Cory Oleschuk, Uniform Recruitment for more information:the issues they see as a priority. BuildingContact Sgt. Cory Oleschuk, Uniform Recruitment for more information:1-800-654-6277 ext. 6593Cory.Oleschuk.naps.catheir capacity is a key area of work that1-800-654-6277 ext. 6593Cory.Oleschuk.naps.caneeds to begin. Members of ONWAs Board of Directors Youth Council attended both the UN Water ConferenceGreetings to our members, and to all of our healthcare providers. and the UNPFII. Ive always been proudWe want to take this opportunity to seek your engagement as we continue to address the of ONWAs practice of making space forissues that are common when addressing Indigenous health outcomes for all nations. To Indigenous youth to be on our Boardour Indigenous and non-Indigenous healthcare providers, we are inviting you to register as of Directors. Its critical for youth voicesa member of CINA. We have just updated our membership enrollment and have provided to be represented because they are thea section for you to indicate your health expertise. leaders of tomorrow. Theyre change- Why are we seeking your expertise?We are preparing committees based on our makers, they challenge the status quo.membership of those who have experience in a number of health topics. We want to be I think theyre brave, and if anyone canable to reach out to you to participate in research and to establish indicators on Indigenous make this change, its going to be them,Health Human Resources in Canada. says McGuire-Cyrette.Take a moment to fill out the membership forms and, in the meantime, check out our The other key shift in ONWAs inter- website and social media platforms. national advocacy is a stronger focus on building relationships with Indigenous women and Indigenous womensMarilee A Nowgesic, Chief Executive Officerorganizations around the world toCANADIAN INDIGENOUS NURSES ASSOCIATIONinform their work at home, including the development of their Mother EarthSuite 1004, 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, OntarioK1N 7B7Strategy. To be able to come together toT: (613) 724-4677Toll Free: 1-866-724-3049 F:(613) 724-4718build that relationship in order to shareWebsite: www.indigenousnurses.ca our limited resources and learn from Ontario Native Womens Association35'