Media Advisory - Native Women's Association of Canada

OTTAWA, March 31 /CNW Telbec/ - The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) will host a "Knowledge to Action" Day to engage experts in a discussion on violence and victimization of Aboriginal women, and the critical issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls in Canada. This "Knowledge to Action" Day will allow for a healthy discussion between policy makers, decision makers, researchers, police services representatives, community members, and/or key stakeholders on how to move forward and address the issue of violence and missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada.

    
    What:  The Native Women's Association of Canada's "Knowledge to Action"
           Day exchanging knowledge related to missing and murdered
           Aboriginal women and girls in Canada.

    Who:   The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) and invited guests

    When:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. March 31st, 2010

    Where: Panorama Room of the Crown Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon Street, Ottawa,
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The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Aboriginal women within the Aboriginal community and Canadian society. With 35 years of service, NWAC is proud to speak as a voice for Aboriginal women from coast to coast to coast.

For further information: Andrea Ruttan, Communications Advisor, [phone], mobile: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]