Yoga in the Yurt
2025-08-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Horses are Magic, 1098 Scarlett Line, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0, Canada
Come and join Chris and Teddi Lynn for a 5 week Yoga Series in the Yurt at Horses are Magic at 2661 Macdonald Rd, Elmvale.

Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) Series
2025-08-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-04 13:00 - 15:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
We’re pleased to announce a new Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) 12-week series starting June 19, 2025

When: Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia
Please Register at the website link below

This culturally rooted series supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing through mindfulness and creative expression. Participants will engage in activities such as drawing, storytelling, and guided imagery to promote holistic wellness.

The IAM series is open to Indigenous adults who have previously attended recovery groups with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin or other organizations. Eligible participants must not be engaged in active substance use that interferes with their daily coping strategies and ability to participate.

Space is limited—please register early to secure your spot.

Miigwetch,
Lorie & Jonathan

Sound Bath-Meditation through Vibrational Sounds
2025-08-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Horses are Magic, 1098 Scarlett Line, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0, Canada
Come and enjoy a relaxing guided meditation with the soothing sounds of various instruments.

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
2025-08-26 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 Orillia.
Click link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50375098/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2-2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us for a 6-Week Herbal Tea Workshop where we explore the healing art of plant medicine. This 2 hour series is aimed at educating participants on the natural healing properties of herbs through the preparation and use of medicinal teas.

Starts: August 19th Day and Time: Tuesdays @ 6 PM Location: Orillia
WEEK ONE: Sleep, Relaxation & Stress Relief
WEEK TWO: Immune Support & Cold/Flu Relief
WEEK THREE: Anti-Inflammatory & Pain Relief
WEEK FOUR: Digestive Health & Bloating Relief
WEEK FIVE: Heart & Circulatory Health
WEEK SIX: Detox, Liver & Kidney Support
Each week, you’ll: Learn about traditional + medicinal herbs Blend and brew your own herbal teas Take home samples and DIY recipes!
Please click on this link to register. Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
Thanks a bunch!

Traditional Archery at HEART Retreat
2025-08-29 10:30 - 12:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and practice Traditional Archery on the Land at HEART Retreat. May until the end of Aug.

Red Road to Recovery at GBNFC
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 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.

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
2025-09-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-20 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)
2025-09-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 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.

Mens Ribbon Shirt Workshop Sept 18th 2025 Midland
2025-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Hello all. We are having a ribbon shirt workshop Thursday September 18th at 10:00 am in Midland.

Please register for this by clicking on this registration link: Mens Ribbon Shirt Workshops Sept 18 2025

Space is limited.

If you have any questions please email me at belliott@banac.on.ca

Thanks a bunch!

Womans Ribbon Skirt Workshop Sept 24
2025-09-24 09:30 - 17:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Hello all. We are having a ribbon skirt workshop on Wednesday September 24th at 9:30 A.M. in Orillia.
Please register for this event by clicking on this link: Ribbon Skirt Workshop Sept 24
Space is limited
If you have any questions please email Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca

Learning to make Moose Hide Mitts
2025-09-25 09:30 - 16:30 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Come join Land based healing Coordinator Chris as he guides you through the steps to make your own Moose Hide Mitts. Taking place on Sept 25th at 9:30 – 4:30 at 110 Matchedash St N. Orillia.

Indigenous Death Worker Training via Blackbird Medicines
2025-10-14 08:00 - 2025-10-15 16:30 | Horseshoe Valley Resort
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is excited to announce that we will be hosting a two-day, in-person education session with Blackbird Medicines to share the Indigenous Death Worker Training. We would like to invite you to register for this training event; please see more information below:
ABOUT: The Indigenous Death Worker Training program helps individuals become prepared to offer care and support in their communities. This program supports helpers to:

Reclaim traditional teachings for coping with grief, loss, death, and dying.
Build skills and capacity to supporting others experiencing grief, loss, death, and dying.
Gain essential knowledge in end-of-life care and support systems.
Role model health expressions of grief and learn the foundations of sharing personal stories in a safe environment.
Empower caregivers to reclaim death, dying, grief, and loss ways.
Learn practical strategies for grief and harm reduction to cope with scenarios inside and outside the end-of-life realm.

WHO IS THIS FOR:

Anyone who provides palliative and/or end of life care and support for Indigenous peoples (First Nation, Inuit, and Métis)

Priority will be given to those who live and work within the North Simcoe Muskoka areas

DATES AND TIMES:

Day 1: Tuesday, October 14th (8:00am-4:00pm)
Day 2: Wednesday, October 15th (8:00am-4:00pm)

LOCATION: The training will take place at the Horseshoe Valley Resort.
NOTES:

Registration spaces are limited.
Priority will be given to applicants who live and work in the North Simcoe Muskoka Areas, and specifically provide palliative and/or end of life care, services, and supports to Indigenous peoples.
This is an expression of interest form. Please check your email in the coming weeks for confirmation of your registration.

This form will be open until September 28th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

REGISTRATION LINK:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Y_H4GvW3w0-8mBUv921ZQGzluHrCQlxMv1hDwU-eQ1dUMDY0VUNKT1Y5T0FCTk9DSllDMlBTWUU0Ry4u

Please contact Emily Dampier-Heins (Indigenous Palliative Care Coordinator with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin) for any questions or concerns regarding this event and registration: edampier-heins@banac.on.ca
We hope to see you there!

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit (Midland)
2025-10-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-21 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

Harvesting Camp
2025-10-23 12:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 | 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.
