Latest News & Events
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Motivational Strategies of Change Management – Thunder Bay
A 2-day session on change management theories and practical strategies for facilitating change and improving organizational excellence.
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Local Policy Development – Mississauga
A 2-day interactive session on the purpose of local policy, how to develop it, and how to implement it within your organization.
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Policy Updates & Communications – Fall Assembly Preparation
A 1.5-hour online session covering the past year’s policy updates and communications, plus Fall Assembly preparation and travel tips.
Services
Services that ONWAA provides:
Professional development, training and support for delivery agents
Training and Development
Training and development of First Nation social assistance offices and delivery agents is ONWAA’s primary purpose and the majority of the work we complete. ONWAA is committed to addressing training and development needs for the membership. Upon request ONWAA has several off the shelf products to be delivered or we can design training and development to meet your needs.
Online Training
ONWAA develops E-Learning courses in a variety of areas, from the FNSSAC certificate with Algoma University to monthly WebEx workshops and short webinars on special topics. First Nation Delivery Agents may request specific learning topics for their staff.
Additional Services
For over 53 years, ONWAA has established a reputation as a leader in customized professional development for First Nation social assistance and Ontario Works professionals in Ontario. ONWAA engages a wholistic approach and delivers culturally appropriate training to ensure that staff working in the Social Assistance field can take advantage of professional growth.
About
The Ontario Native Welfare Administrator’s Association (ONWAA) is a professional association committed to providing services to First Nation Social Service Administrators in Ontario. Currently, 105 First Nation Ontario Works delivery agents support ONWAA through annual membership submissions. The membership is comprised of Social Service Administrators commissioned to administer social services in Ontario.
Bursary & Award
The Ontario Native Welfare Administrators Association (ONWAA) is proud to be the sole contributor of the Kay Taylor Memorial Bursary. In 2017, thanks to the assistance of the Waddilove family it added the Jody R. Waddilove Memorial Award as an award to its membership.
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