The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is looking for artists of all ages in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to submit pieces for a community art installation. The exhibit, titled Witness in Red, focuses on themes of healing, remembrance, and ending violence against Indigenous women.
Selected artwork will be shown in the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Community Room. The public can visit the display throughout the month of May 2026.
Artists must submit their work by the deadline of April 12, 2026. The association is offering cash awards for top entries, including a $1,000 first prize, a $500 second prize, and a $250 third prize.
This cultural project provides a way for community members to express themselves and raise awareness about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Organizers say the goal is to honour the resilience of the community and amplify local voices.
