In Ojibwe, Babaamendam stands for "she pays attention or she worries
Program: Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay - Trauma-Informed Care Program
Organization: Ontario Native Women's Association
Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay
Phone Numbers: 1-800-667-0816
Crisis: 1-855-554-4325
Fax: 807-623-1104
Email: reception@onwa.ca
Website: www.onwa.ca/
Address:
380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 4E6
Location: Thunder Bay satellite office located on Ray Blvd near Queen St
Accessibility:
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level but no automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm


Crisis Services Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Description: Operates a trauma-informed care program for Indigenous women who have been impacted by trauma
Services offered include:
  • Advocacy
  • Cultural supports
  • Holistic services
  • Land-based therapy
  • Referrals
  • Safety planning
  • Supportive and traditional counselling
  • Traditional healing



Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Sexually trafficked Indigenous women and those impacted by violence and trauma
Languages: English
Area Served: City of Thunder Bay
See Also: Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples
Last Updated: 4/10/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=191109

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