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Canada’s National Authority on Gangs, Organized Crime & Youth VIOLENCE

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Welcome to the Organization for National Gang Information & Awareness

ONGIA is a Non-Profit Organization

Established in 2001, ONGIA is Canada’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to intelligence-driven gang awareness, organized crime analysis, and youth violence prevention.

Our national network includes police services, corrections, educators, government partners and community organizations working together to identify emerging threats, disrupt recruitment pathways and protect vulnerable youth.

The organization is made up of professionals from various disciplines within the criminal justice community. 

Intelligence Led

We collect and analyze national trends from frontline professionals across Canada. Our training reflects real-time recruitment tactics, drug distribution models, cross-border movement and digital exploitation trends.

National Practitoner Network

ONGIA connects investigators, analysts, school resource officers, corrections professionals and prevention workers across provinces to share emerging intelligence and best practices.

Community & Youth Prevention

We educate communities, schools and parents on modern recruitment tactics, online grooming, coercive control and gang exit pathways.

Real-World Operational Insight/Experience

Our instructors include active and former investigators with direct experience in organized crime, firearm smuggling, drug trafficking and human trafficking investigations.

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4,000+ Members Across Canada
A growing national network of justice and community professionals.
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Organizations Trained
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+10k

People Trained
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25 Years

Established in 2001
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GET INVOLVEd NOW

Make a Difference Today

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Member

ONGIA membership is open to sworn members of the justice community.

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Sponsor

Sponsorships help us raise awareness, provide training, and track gang activity across Canada.

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a Bursary

ONGIA offers a non-repayable bursary to support post-secondary education costs.

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Our Latest Events

Upcoming Events

ONGIA offers exclusive content to our members through online webinar events and our annual conference, featuring subject matter experts from across Canada.

The ONGIA board is dedicated to delivering various online learning opportunities for law enforcement and the justice community.  ​

  • Criminal Convergence
    Criminal Convergence
    Tue, Oct 07
    Regina
    Oct 07, 2025, 8:00 a.m. CST – Oct 08, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
    Regina, 5600 11th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3J7, Canada
    Gangs, Drugs and Violence on the Prairies
  • Chain Reaction: Crime, Money & Power
    Chain Reaction: Crime, Money & Power
    Mon, Nov 17
    Kingston
    Nov 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EST – Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EST
    Kingston, 285 King St E, Kingston, ON K7L 3B1, Canada
    Join us for our specialized training on street gangs and organized crime groups. Hear from experts and recent case studies.
  • VIRTUAL - Chain Reaction: Crime, Money & Power
    VIRTUAL - Chain Reaction: Crime, Money & Power
    Mon, Nov 17
    Virtual Attendance
    Nov 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EST – Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Attendance
    Join us virtually for our specialized training on street gangs and organized crime groups. Hear from experts and recent case studies.

Community Outreach

Empowering Communities Through Awareness & Education

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Presentation Topics

Our presentations cover gang awareness, prevention, and investigation, including social media tactics, organized crime, and cyber safety, helping enhance public safety and crime prevention efforts.

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Organizations We Have Worked With

We collaborate with leading organizations, law enforcement, and educational institutions across Canada, supporting gang awareness, prevention, and training initiatives to enhance community safety.

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Stay Engaged with ONGIA

Updates, Events & Insights

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying

Hear how our work is making a difference in communities across Canada.

The information presented at the ONGIA conference was very relevant and was presented from different agencies/services. I can’t wait for the next conference. 

Member

November 2025

The ONGIA Conference was an excellent week where I learned a lot about gangs and how they are moving around the province. What a great week.

Tim

November 2019

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