Niagara Chapter - Native Women Inc.

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We are fully owned and operated by Native/Indigenous women from our community. Niagara Chapter – Native Women Inc. is a fully registered not-for-profit charitable organization and became officially incorporated in 1983. We welcome your donations to help us continue providing programs and services for our people, and to assist in our growth through volunteerism to continue these much-needed provisions.Niagara Chapter – Native Women Inc. (ncnw.net) is an autonomous provincial Chapter of the Ontario Native Women’s Association, which is affiliated with the Native Women’s Association of Canada. The NCNW encourages Native/Indigenous Women to become active participants in society while remembering and honouring our unique cultural and spiritual beliefs. Our organization is here to offer a friendly connecting place and to support Native/Indigenous women and their families through access to culturally relevant services and programs. Current initiatives include a strong interface with education, justice, health, and child welfare issues from infancy to beyond middle age. Our organization is built on the dedication of our members and volunteers.

New members are always welcome! Click here for our membership form. To stay updated with our work, sign up for our newsletter here.

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New Executive Director Announcement:

We are delighted to announce that the Niagara Chapter-Native Women, Inc. has appointed Elaine Berwald as our new Executive Director.

Elaine is a community-centered leader deeply committed to advancing Indigenous women’s rights, sovereignty, and well-being. She brings extensive experience in program development, community engagement, policy support, and systemic reform, with proven leadership in the Niagara Region.

Elaine will be working closely with our team and partners to ensure a seamless leadership transition and to identify new opportunities for collaboration and impact. Her approach emphasizes transparency, innovation and community engagement.

We invite you to connect with Elaine directly at eberwald@ncnw.ca to discuss our ongoing initiatives and explore new opportunities for partnership.

Warm regards,
NCNW Board of Directors

New Midwinter Gathering Date Announcement

Please join us as we collaborate with other Indigenous (and collaborative) agencies for a Midwinter New Year’s Gathering where we will come together in partnership to celebrate community, strengthen relationships, and unite the many services offered by Indigenous organizations and collaborating agencies.

Event details:

February 06, 2026

5PM – 9PM

796 Buffalo Rd. in Fort Erie, ON

Agenda:

5PM – 6PM: Potluck style dinner, BRING YOUR FEAST BUNDLES (See note at end of this post)

7PM – 8PM: Midwinter traditional teachings with Jock Hill

6PM – 9PM: Haudenosaunee Social Grand River Singers

There will also be an Aboriginal Head Start Children and Staff Presentation

We can’t wait to share an amazing day with you and community! Your presence helps us continue building a strong and connected community.

Note: Feast Bundles are made up of a plate and/or bowl, cutlery, a cup, and often a bag to carry these items in.

We’re Hiring! Check out the details and requirements here

RECENT (click to read)

NCNW posts two new job opportunities – apply by January 26, 2024 AGM 2023 – View our Programs Report Psychologist Teaches Us How to Resist the Urge to Save Others ‘Indigenous identity is complex’ Leadership fatigue is real. Here’s how to build up your resilience I Saw Thousands of Bank Account Details at 16 While Working as a Teller. It Taught Me a Vital Lesson Indigenous Women Empowered to Make History on Canadian Banknotes through Native Women’s Association of Canada’s ‘Change the Bill’ Exhibition ISWO’S BACK AT IT: A BUSY YEAR OF TRYOUTS, TOURNAMENTS, CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MAJOR GAMES IN STORE FOR 2023 Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre Mid-Winter Powwow returns March 4	Through the Indigenous Women’s Health Program and Christine Pritchard, the Rotary Clubs District Zone Niagara came to volunteer in setting up our garden this year as part of their district zone meetings agenda! How Amazing!! Huge Chi-Miigwetch and Thank you to all those who helped out.
	Niagara Falls Training Day – in the fall, NCNW hosted Ontario Native Women’s Association for a three day training program.
	Sept. Orange Shirt Day – Read all about it here!

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We are not a “core-funded” organization and do all of our own fundraising. We are a fully registered charity with Revenue Canada. If you wish to donate directly to us, 100% of your donation goes directly into our work and stays in Niagara! Alternatively, Canadahelps.org is an online donation service that retains 4% of all donations for administrative costs.

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