Allies & Partners
NWAC has a number of programs and resources designed to support organizations and individuals who work directly with Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people across Turtle Island and Inuit Nunangat. NWAC also has programs and resources for those organizations and groups who are looking to integrate Truth & Reconciliation and the 231 Calls to Action on MMIWG into their everyday work.
NWAC's Programs & Resources for Allies, Partners and Organizations
Advocacy Resources
Access key statistics, policy briefs, and advocacy materials designed to support informed action. These resources equip allies with evidence-based information to effectively advocate for Indigenous women's rights in various contexts.
Learn MoreToolkits & Guides
Practical, step-by-step resources for meaningful allyship and partnership. These culturally-informed guides help organizations and individuals implement best practices when working alongside Indigenous communities and supporting NWAC's mission.
Learn MoreCannabis Education
Access culturally relevant information about cannabis to make informed decisions that respect Indigenous perspectives and support community wellbeing.
Learn MoreRED Path
Supporting incarcerated Indigenous individuals with health resources, cultural connections, and empowerment strategies for wellness during and after confinement.
Learn MoreMedical Assistance in Dying
Researching how medical assistance in dying impacts Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals, working to ensure culturally appropriate end-of-life care options that honour Indigenous perspectives.
Learn MoreAging & Dementia
Providing culturally-informed support for Indigenous communities affected by dementia. Through caregiver resources, support groups, and stigma reduction initiatives, we're creating strength-based approaches that honour traditional knowledge while addressing unique community needs in rural and remote areas.
Learn MoreForced Sterilization
NWAC advocates for the constitutional, reproductive, and human rights of Indigenous women and gender-diverse people, with special focus on combating forced sterilization through education, international advocacy, and ensuring access to safe healthcare services.
Learn MoreIndigenous Maternity Experiences Project
A SSHRC-funded partnership with the University of Calgary that addresses critical gaps in understanding Indigenous maternity experiences through community-based research that centers Indigenous voices, knowledge, and priorities in maternal-child health.
Learn MoreRestoring the Circle
Access key statistics, policy briefs, and advocacy materials designed to support informed action. These resources equip allies with evidence-based information to effectively advocate for Indigenous women's rights in various contexts.
Learn MoreGeneration 4 Equality
Empowering Indigenous youth to become advocates for gender equality and rights through intergenerational knowledge exchange and leadership development.
Learn MoreSafe Passage
Track cases, access resources, and join our movement to ensure every Indigenous person returns home safely.
Learn MoreIndigenous Housing
NWAC addresses the complex barriers to safe, affordable housing for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people through advocacy that supports community autonomy, culturally appropriate design, and sustainable funding models that overcome historical restrictions on Indigenous housing development.
Learn MoreMMIWG2S+ & Violence Prevention
Developing comprehensive frameworks to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people through prevention and community safety.
Learn MoreSexual & Reproductive Health
NWAC empowers First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, girls, and gender-diverse people with culturally-grounded sexual and reproductive health resources. Through community-based research and advocacy, we address how colonialism and gender-based violence impact healthcare access while promoting informed decision-making and traditional knowledge in reproductive wellness.
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