The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association (NSNWA) is a provincial Indigenous organization that helps empower Indigenous women by being involved in developing and changing legislation, which affect them and by involving them in the development and delivery of programs promoting equal opportunity for Mi’kmaq women and their families. The NSNWA is a collective of 16 local chapters across Nova Scotia: the 13 First Nations communities, plus three off reserve zones of Halifax, Sydney and South Shore. 

WEBSITE: www.nsnwa.ca

FACEBOOK: @janepaulcentre 

SERVICES OFFERED: Mental health support; Life-enhancing resources; Cultural ceremonies and teachings; Elder support.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Trans and cis women/girls; 16+; Indigenous Only

REGION COVERED: Cape Breton Regional Municipality

LOCATION: 440 George Street, Sydney, NS

PHONE #: 902-593-5890

HOW TO ACCESS: Call or email to inquire 

DIRECT REFERRAL: mmiqgprevention@nsnwa.net

SEE ALSO: Specialized CSEC Programs & Services