About ONWAA

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.

ONWAA is not a political organization and is primarily focused on policy training, personal support and ensuring professional development to its membership. ONWAA's interests lie solely in the well-being of its membership and in the successful delivery of social programs. To further ensure this end, ONWAA fully supports each member in pursuing a social assistance program or delivery mechanism that will best reflect the unique needs of individual communities. ONWAA is committed to providing quality, professional services to First Nation communities while respecting local delivery needs and realities.