Program: Ontario Native Women's Association - Kenora - Nihdawin Program
Organization: Ontario Native Women's Association
Phone Numbers: 1-800-667-0816
Fax: 807-623-1104
Email: reception@onwa.ca
Website: www.onwa.ca/nidawin
Address:
230 First St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1C3
Location: Located on First St S and Matheson St S
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Service Description:
  • Supports Indigenous women who are at-risk of homelessness or who are homeless
  • Assists with maintaining existing housing and finding affordable sustainable housing
  • Strives to improve the quality of life for homeless women and mothers and to help achieve a life of stability
  • Family support workers provide the following services:
    • Advocacy
    • Aftercare and follow up
    • Assessment and goal setting
    • Budgeting and life skills
    • Cultural teachings and healing
    • Help with finding, securing, and maintaining housing
    • Home visit support
    • Referrals and partnering with community agencies



    Fees: None
    Application: Call for information
    Eligibility / Target Population: Indigenous women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a greater risk of interacting with the criminal justice system
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Kenora
    See Also: Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples
    Last Updated: 4/16/2026
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=225812

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