Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene, ON, 41 Main St., Penetanguishene, ON
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.

Snow Shoeing at Sunnidale Park Barrie
2026-02-19 10:00, 2026-02-26 10:00, 2026-03-05 10:00, 2026-03-12 10:00, 2026-03-19 10:00, 2026-03-26 10:00, 2026-04-02 10:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 | Springwater Park, 1331 ON-26, Midhurst, Ontario, L0L 1X0, Canada
Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and Amaru from the Barrie Native Friendship Center as the lead people on a snowshoe hike through Sunnidale Park. Starting on January 29th, 2026 at 10 am Weather Permitting. Please meet at the Dorian Parker Center Parking Area by 9:45 am. If you don’t have your own snowshoes we have some to lend you.

Barrie Walking Group
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Johnson’s Beach Parking lot, 2 Johnson St, Barrie, ON, L4M 1E1
Come join Chris and Amaru for a Barrie Walking Group along Barrie’s waterfront. Starting at 10 on Tuesday mornings from the Johnson’s Beach parking lot.

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit for Frontline Workers
2026-02-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
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 each other 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/s3/50491431/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q4-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca

Ice Fishing Derby Lake Couchiching Orillia
2026-03-08 10:00 - 13:00
Come and Join Mamaway’s Community Health Team as we host our First Ice Fishing Derby. Happening from 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday March 8th, 2026 on Lake Couchiching. Each participant over the age of 16, must obtain an Ontario fishing licence to participate. Prizes will be awarded.

Field dressing and skinning deer workshop
2026-03-18 10:00 - 16:00 | 180 Courtland St, Ramara, ON, 180 Courtland St, Ramara, Ontario, L3V 0K8, Canada
Come and join Chris our Land Based Healing coordinator, as he teaches how to safely field dress and skin a deer. Taking place on March 18, 2026 from 10 am- 4 pm at 180 Matchedash St in Ramara. This is a hands on workshop, please wear appropriate work clothes. Lunch will be provided. The workshop will take place in the stalls below the main black barn.

Mino Miijim 'Good Food' Roots of Wellness Series
2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 562 King St, Midland ON, 562 King St, Midland, Ontario, L4R 4P3, Canada
Mino Miijim “Good Food” Roots of Wellness Series:
This 4 part series will provide information about living with diabetes/ preventing diabetes, and how to nourish the body through food. Each session will focus on a specific topic, followed by a cooking session where you will prepare food to take home and enjoy.
Registration is required to allow for the planning needed in purchasing food
To register scan the QR code in poster OR follow the link below OR link at the bottom of this page under (website)
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50373133/Mino-Miijim-Roots-of-wellness-series
If you have any questions, please email Christal at cchampagne@banac.on.ca

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, 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.
March 18th (Week 1)
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register —> Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea MAR 18th
Thanks a bunch!

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, 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.
March 25th (Week 2)
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register —> Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea MAR 18th
Thanks a bunch!

Red Road to Recovery Reunion
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Casino Rama, 5899 Rama Rd, Orillia,, ON, L3V 0N7, Canada
We are excited to share that our Red Road to Recovery Annual Reunion is coming up on Saturday, March 28th!
This gathering is a time for us to reconnect, celebrate the journeys we’ve walked, and honour the strength, growth, and community that continues to guide us along the Red Road.
Whether you’ve recently completed the program or it’s been some time since we’ve seen you, we would love for you to join us.
Registration is required. Please use the link below to register
We look forward to gathering together, sharing stories, laughter, and continuing to support one another.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, 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.
April 1st (Week 3)
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register —> Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea MAR 18th
Thanks a bunch!
