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Organization:
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Native Women's Association of Canada - National Headquarters
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Phone Numbers:
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613-722-3033
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-461-4043
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Fax:
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613-722-7687
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Address:
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1 Nicholas St, 9th floor
Ottawa, ON
K1N 7B7
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Intersection:
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Nicolas St and Besserer St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
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Executives:
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Jeanette Corbiere Lavell - President
Claudette Dumont-Smith - Executive Director
613-722-3033 ext 223
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Service Description:
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Native women’s association founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women with First Nation and Canadian societies.
The national voice for Native women * addresses issues in a manner which reflects the changing needs of Native women in Canada * assists and promotes common goals towards self-determination and self-sufficiency for Native peoples in our role as mothers and leaders * promotes equal opportunities for Native women in programs and activities * serves as a resource among our constituency and Native communities * cultivates and teaches the characteristics that are unique aspects of our cultural and historical traditions * links with other Native organizations with common goals.
Career Place: The largest demographic database of qualified Aboriginal women seeking employment in Canada. Working with employers, assists Aboriginal women to find, maintain and progress in meaningful careers.
Youth Program: Aims to provide aboriginal youth across Canada with access to government youth employment programs and other youth initiatives.
Justice Coordinator: Promotes the understanding of and coordinates development of activities related to Sections 81 and 84 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative: Addresses the extremely high rates of diabetes present in aboriginal people.
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Fees:
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Membership
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Application:
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Call for more information.
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Thirteen provincial and territorial associations are members.
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Canada
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This information was last completely updated on 4/5/2012 |
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