Building O'dewe'iigaan-drums
2026-09-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Drum building. Taking place September 3rd at 110 Matchedash St. N Orillia. 9 am to 12 pm. Drum birthing ceremony happening one week later on Sept 10, in the back yard of 110 Matchedash weather permitting.

We have received your information and are currently reviewing registrations. As spaces are limited, submitting a pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in the event.

We will contact you directly to confirm whether you have been registered. If you are offered a spot, you will receive a separate confirmation email with full event details.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,

Chris

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-09-03 12:30 - 13:30 | teams
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
the 1st Thursdays of every month, lunchtime from 12:30-1:30pm over microsoft teams
Upcoming dates, June 4, July 9, August 6 and September 3.
This virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language.
All levels of speakers are welcome to join Hector!
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50561786/Language-Conversation-circle-registration-2026-monthly-lunchtime
If you have any questions, please email Lianne:
lhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-09-03 12:30 - 13:30 | teams
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
the 1st Thursdays of every month, lunchtime from 12:30-1:30pm over microsoft teams
Upcoming dates, June 4, July 9, August 6 and September 3.
This virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language.
All levels of speakers are welcome to join Hector!
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50561786/Language-Conversation-circle-registration-2026-monthly-lunchtime
If you have any questions, please email Jackson:
jbeer@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-09-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
Location: 110 Matchedash St N, OrilliaTime: Thursdays – Join in person at 5:00 PM for food and connection, or join virtually at 5:30 PM
The Sweetgrass Gathering Circle is a weekly hybrid peer support group for Indigenous adults actively engaged in recovery. Each session opens in a good way—with smudging, food, and community—and offers a safe, supportive space to build wellness, identity, and resilience.
Through a mix of cultural teachings, creative expression, group discussion, and meaningful connection, participants explore topics such as the Seven Grandfathers Teachings, Miikaans (Stages of Life), emotional awareness, gratitude, healthy boundaries, and cultural crafting.
Whether you’ve been part of WMS, ASEC, AA, or other recovery programs, this circle offers a space to stay grounded in recovery through culture and community.

Midland walking group
2026-09-07 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-21 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 23:00 | Midland Town Dock, 575 Dominion Ave, Midland, ON, L4R1R2, Canada
Come and join Chris and Katy for a walk along Midland’s water front. We will meet at the Midland town dock at 9:45 am and walk for 45 minutes to an hour.

Orillia walking group
2026-09-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Tudhope Park Orillia, 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia, ON
Come and join Chris for a walk through Tudhope Park. Beginning April 28th, 2026 at 3 pm. Please meet Chris in the parking lot at Tudhope Park.

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-09-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Quilling for Beginners
2026-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas to learn how to harvest porcupine quills, clean, prep & dye quills and learn basic quilling stitches with Chris Warner!
We will meet every Wednesday for 43-weeks starting September 9th, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm at 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia.
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603410/Quilling-for-Beginners-Workshop-September-2026
If you have any questions, please email Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca or text 1-705-795-3371

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Monthly virtual Moon Lodge
A safe place for women to come together to share their life experiences and embrace the teachings offered by Grandmother Renee and the knowledge shared by Sarah Connors, Naturopath & Indigenous Doula. And it will continue to occur the Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3pm.
We will be aligning our Moon Teachings with our endocrine system (how the body relates to nature). What this means is, we will focus on different areas of the body each month with focus on caring for one’s self and as always Sarah will share her knowledge to use Traditional Medicines to support that par to the body. This will provide an opportunity for all ages to join us and learn more about some ways they can incorporate these tools and teachings to live the good life in all stages along our journey.
Ongoing until Dec 2026
We meet monthly over Microsoft Teams, email Lianne with any questions.
Please fill in the registration link below to receive the link.
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491760/Moon-Lodge-Registration-2026

Evening Tea Workshop in Barrie
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin: 125 Bell Farm Road, Suite 200 Barrie ON, 125 Bell Farm Rd Suite 200, Barrie, ON
Join us as we explore various teas— enjoy the fruity blends that summer brings and learn about the benefits of each blend.
Led by Lianne, Health Promoter.
Reach out via email if you have any questions, lhudon@banac.on.ca

Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-09-22 09:30 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s, Courtney Thomas for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, from 9:30am – 4:00pm.
We have 5 spots available for Community Members who have not made a skirt with us before!
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603399/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-September-22-2026
Orillia location will be share after registration.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle (Virtual)
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | teams
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
the Fourth Tuesday of every month, evening from 6-7:30pm
This virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language.
All levels of speakers are welcome to join Hector!
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50556148/Language-Conversation-circle-registration-2026-monthly
If you have any questions, please email Jackson:
jbeer@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Painting with Clayton King
2026-09-24 10:30 - 14:30 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
A culturally grounded painting wellness workshop designed to support self-expression, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and community connection through art led by Clayton King.
A welcoming space for community members to gather, paint, share stories, and support wellness through creativity and connection. Painting will be determined on site.
Please only sign up for one painting session this summer, to allow for more community members to participate in this series!
