About ONA

Oikosnet North America (ONA—formerly NARDA), is a sister organization of the Oikosnet Network, linking regional associations of retreat centers around the world for leadership development, dialogue, and solidarity. ONA is the North American arm of this organization, and brings with it Canadian and U.S. centers, leaders, and people of faith committed to spirituality for global survival, education for global community, and action for global justice.

We do this in three ways:

  1. Online presence: Our e-news and website provide a resource for centers and leaders seeking support for living their commitments, and bring awareness of international issues to our work and lives.
  2. Annual Gathering: Meet face to face for support and inspiration with other directors, board members, staff, and individuals dedicated to faith-based retreat work. The Annual Gathering provides a forum for discussing common issues, planning joint projects, and strenghtening the network of North American colleagues.
  3. Global encounter: Through international travel, exchange, and education opportunities with our sister organizations around the world, we seek to develop relationships of solidarity, bringing faith, justice, and community together. See ONA events and the Oikosnet portfolio of programs.

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