Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-06 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.

Barrie Walking Group-UPDATED
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living
2026-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Aaniin, we invite you to an all natural homemade cold & flu remedies workshop happening January 16th and 23rd. Join us for a hands-on experience hosted by our very own Heather McIntyre, where you’ll learn how to make your own traditional and natural remedies to support your wellness during cold and flu season.

Please register for this event using the link provided.

January 16th 5pm to 7pm –> Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living JAN 16th 5pm to 7pm

Chi-Miigwech and Baa Maa Pii.

Anishnaabemowin Circle (Virtual Access)
2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
every other Friday, starting January 16th, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
This virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language.
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491811/Language-Class-registration-2026

If you have any questions, please email Lianne:
lhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-01-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:30
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.

Virtual Red Road to Recovery
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, November 5th .
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!

Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Workshop
2026-01-14 09:30 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s, Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for a Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Workshop on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, from 9:30am – 4:00pm.
We have 6 spots available for Community Members who have not made a skirt or shirt with us before!
Click here to pre-register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50493300/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-January-14-2026
Orillia location will be share after spots have been selected!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas cthomas@banac.on.ca and/or Bawd at belliott@banac.on.ca

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Addiction Support & Education Circle
2026-01-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Connect, share, and learn in a safe, supportive circle. Join us in Orillia at 110 Matchedash St. N. or from the comfort of your own home over Zoom. Open to all, Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants.
Please click the link below to register

Pow Wow Family Fun Nights!
2026-01-08 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Rama Community Hall, 5950 Rama Rd, Rama, Ontario, Canada
In collaboration with Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, we invite you all to join us for “Pow Wow Family Fun Nights” starting Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at the Rama Community Hall at 5:00pm!
This drop-in style event will showcase and teach various styles of dance that you would see at a pow wow. We will have Oshki Gnebig Mnis Youth Drum practicing with a couple dancers in regalia each evening to showcase their style of dance and will be available to show any of our community members how to dance. If you have regalia that you would like to wear, you are more than welcome to bring it to dance with.
We will be having a potluck style dinner starting at 5:30pm! If you are able to, bring your favorite dish to contribute to the potluck.
Time:

5:30pm – 6:30pm – Pot Luck Dinner
6:30pm – 8:00pm – Dancing & Singing

Location: Rama Community Hall (5950 Rama Rd, Rama, ON)
Dates:

December 4th & December 18th,2025
January 8th & January 22nd, 2026
February 5th & February 19th, 2026

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371 or Stephanie at stephaniem@ramafirstnation.ca or 1-705-325-3611 ext 1429

POSTPONED - Full Moon Ceremony
2026-01-05 17:30 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Sge:no/Aaniin,
Full Moon Ceremony Postponed until February 2026! Our apologies for any inconveniences.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas by email or text 1-705-795-3371.
😊

Winter Stories 2026
2026-01-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Offering
Come Join for another night of story Telling on Zoom to ring in the New Year of 2026. If you joined the first one, there may be some repetitive stories.

Finding my Spirit within Q 3
2025-12-19 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.

Virtual story telling with Chris Walser
2025-12-18 06:00 - 19:15 | Zoom
Come and join Chris on Zoom from the comfort of your own home to listen to some traditional indigenous stories.

Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:30
If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection.
This ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom, Tuesdays from 630-830pm.
A peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect, share, and support each other.
This peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery, learn from others, and maintain hope.
Register by emailing Steve for zoom access.
