Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Harvesting Camp
2025-10-23 12:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
New harvesters will learn to harvest and field dress deer and partridge. This will take place on Oct 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Setting up camp on the afternoon of the 23rd and breaking camp on Saturday the 25th. If selected, Participants must provide proof of passing the hunter safety course and purchase a deer and small games license as well. Participants will be staying in heated tents.

Halloween Party 2025
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
🎃✨ You’re Invited to Our Spooktacular Halloween Party! ✨🎃

Calling all ghosts, goblins, mummies and superheroes! Join us for a fun filled afternoon of Halloween games music and food. Whether you’re into costumes, crafts, candy there’s something for everyone!

👻 Trick-or-Treat Stations
🎭 Costume Contest
🎨 Creepy Crafts
🍎Bobbing for Apples
🎶 Music & Dancing
🧩 Games, Challenges, and Prizes
🍛 Frankenstein’s Chili
You can also enjoy some ☕ hot chocolate down at the at the 🔥fire.

📅 Date: October 25th
📍 Location: 110 Matchedash St N Orillia
⏰ Time: 1pm to 4 pm
🎉 Free entry! Open to all youth and families. Please register by using this link –> Halloween Party 2025

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit (Midland)
2025-10-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series!
This series will provide a safe and supportive space to connect with other community members and explore a range of topics related to cultural teachings and building your own bundle. By participating in the program, it will provide you with the tools and resources you need to help you live a good life!
Here is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week:

Week 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.

Week 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.

Week 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?

Week 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.

Week 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts?

Week 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!

Throughout the 6 weeks, participants will make a bundle bag, smudge kit, medicine bags, dress a feather, a feather case, a shaker, ribbon skirts/shirts and lastly, bring their favorite dish to feast their bundles.
The series will run every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Midland.
Click link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50415771/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q3-2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca

Red Road to Recovery at GBNFC
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, 175 Yonge St., Midland, Ontario, Canada
A 10-week program that uses the Medicine Wheel as a teaching tool and our Indigenous approach to healing to address the Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual aspects of addiction and mental health recovery.

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation, to herbal infusions that support stress relief, immune health, cold and flu recovery, pain and inflammation reduction, digestive balance, bloating relief, heart and circulatory wellness, and liver and kidney function.
Starts: November 5th
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register. Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea NOV 5th
Thanks a bunch!

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada

Finding my Spirit within Q 3
2025-11-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | 180 Courtland St, Ramara, ON, 180 Courtland St, Ramara, Ontario, L3V 0K8, Canada
Come and join this 6 week program where you learn to reconnect with Your Spirit within. This program will focus on the 7 Grandfather teachings and how you can incorporate them into your personal lives.

Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living
2025-11-17 | Ontario
Hello all, Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle and Chippewas of RAMA First Nation invites you to a homemade cold & flu remedies Workshop. Join us for a hands-on experience hosted by Georgina Island’s very own Heather McIntyre, where you’ll learn how to make traditional and natural remedies to support your wellness during cold and flu season. We will be meeting in the lower level kitchen of the
When: November 17th
Location: 6036 Rama Road, Rama (lower level kitchen of the Mnoyaawgmig building)
Time: 1pm to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm
Please register for this event using one of the two links provided.
1pm to 3 pm –> Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living 1pm to 3pm
5pm to 7pm –> Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living 5pm to 7pm

For more information contact Bawd at belliott@banca.on.ca or Julie at julies@ramafirstnation.ca
We hope to see you there!

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
2025-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Match Hub Barrie (in-person)
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
A little more about Esstin;
Esstin (Niganobe), Anishinaabe Kwe of the Mississaugi First Nations in Mid-Northern Ontario, is a Healer / Medicine Practitioner. Esstin provides spiritual consultation and remedies to Native Health Care Centers in northern Ontario.
As Medicine Practitioner, Esstin provides plant-based remedies and instruction. As a Healer, Esstin works with spiritual energies and is influenced by ceremonial practices and Anishinaabe Elders and teachers. Throughout her 30 years of study and experience, Esstin developed a “Anishinaabe Wisdom Healing,” workshop series. Esstin facilitates Anishinaabe Women’s retreats and healing workshops utilizing the Medicine Wheel as an approach to holistic health and healing.
Please prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session.
Due to high demand, we ask that you please call if you have to cancel your appointment so others on the waitlist can see Esstin. Miigwech for your understanding.

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Match Hub Orillia (in-person)
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
A little more about Esstin;
Esstin (Niganobe), Anishinaabe Kwe of the Mississaugi First Nations in Mid-Northern Ontario, is a Healer / Medicine Practitioner. Esstin provides spiritual consultation and remedies to Native Health Care Centers in northern Ontario.
As Medicine Practitioner, Esstin provides plant-based remedies and instruction. As a Healer, Esstin works with spiritual energies and is influenced by ceremonial practices and Anishinaabe Elders and teachers. Throughout her 30 years of study and experience, Esstin developed a “Anishinaabe Wisdom Healing,” workshop series. Esstin facilitates Anishinaabe Women’s retreats and healing workshops utilizing the Medicine Wheel as an approach to holistic health and healing.
Please prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session.
Due to high demand, we ask that you please call if you have to cancel your appointment so others on the waitlist can see Esstin. Miigwech for your understanding.

Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
2025-11-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene, ON, 41 Main St., Penetanguishene, ON

Digital Storytelling Workshop
2025-12-03 10:00 - 2025-12-05 14:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Aaniin, Everyone!

We are excited to introduce a new 3-day Digital Storytelling Workshop series designed to celebrate and amplify our voices through the power of digital media. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn storytelling techniques, explore digital tools, and connect with others in the community to share other stories that matter.

What to Expect: 📌 Hands-on training in digital storytelling
📌 Guidance from experienced mentors
📌 A space to share and preserve cultural narratives
📌 Supportive community engagement

Whether you’re an experienced storyteller or just beginning, this workshop provides a platform to develop your skills and bring your stories to life in innovative ways.

Workshop Details: 📅 Duration: 3 consecutive days, December 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2025 (10am-2pm each day)
Spots are limited, so be sure to register now; https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50390226/Digital-Storytelling-Series-Q3

Email Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca for more information.

We look forward to seeing your story unfold!

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
2025-12-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins (Virtual)
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
A little more about Esstin;
Esstin (Niganobe), Anishinaabe Kwe of the Mississaugi First Nations in Mid-Northern Ontario, is a Healer / Medicine Practitioner. Esstin provides spiritual consultation and remedies to Native Health Care Centers in northern Ontario.
As Medicine Practitioner, Esstin provides plant-based remedies and instruction. As a Healer, Esstin works with spiritual energies and is influenced by ceremonial practices and Anishinaabe Elders and teachers. Throughout her 30 years of study and experience, Esstin developed a “Anishinaabe Wisdom Healing,” workshop series. Esstin facilitates Anishinaabe Women’s retreats and healing workshops utilizing the Medicine Wheel as an approach to holistic health and healing.
Please prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session.
Due to high demand, we ask that you please call if you have to cancel your appointment so others on the waitlist can see Esstin. Miigwech for your understanding.

Building Leather Christmas Stockings
2025-12-12 09:00 - 13:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Come and join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator to make a decorative leather Christmas Stocking. Happening on December 12th starting at 9 am at 110 Matchedash St N. Orillia.
