Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, April 8th.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!

Relationship with food series (Facilitated by Bridget Foley)
2026-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Facilitated by Bridget Foley, of Babaamaazkonenjike (Guiding Light) Counselling Services
3-part series to learn about Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food.
The series informs participants on how to feed the body, mind and spirit to achieve wholistic body wellness.
pre-register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50567841/Relationship-with-Food-Series-pre-registration
Bridget shares her personal weight loss journey, utilizing both Western and Indigenous Knowledge. Bridget struggled with obesity and weight related health issues for over 25 years, trying a variety of fad diets, exercise regimes, medications, and weight loss surgery, with no long-term success. Bridget turned to her traditional teachings and practices, along with weight loss counselling, where she finally found the tools to heal from her unhealthy relationship with food and sustain healthy weight loss and body wellness. This journey has inspired Bridget’s path to being a helper and the development of Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food.

UPDATED- Wellness on the water in Barrie at Little Lake
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Little lake Barrie, Barrie,, ON
Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On June 24th and Aug 26th, 2026 at Barrie’s Little Lake 12 and 1:15 pm meeting at the launch area in Barrie.
Pick 1 date below that works for you, this will allow for more people to participate in the series.
We have embedded the Liability Waiver form in the registration.

Miigwech, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-05-20 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 for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop on Wednesday, May 20th, 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/s3/50560303/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-May-20-2026
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

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Orillia walking group
2026-05-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 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.

Orillia Red Road
2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 210 Memorial Ave Orillia, Unit 108, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108, Orillia, ONJ, L3V7V1, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at 210 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Suite 108, starting Tuesday, April 14th.
This group meets every Tuesday in Orillia from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-05-19 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

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-05-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas 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/s3/50560302/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q1-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

Barrie Walking Group-UPDATED
2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 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.

Midland walking group
2026-05-18 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-11 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.

Beaded Birch Bark Earrings
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas to make a beautiful pair of beaded birch bark earrings!
Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia.
There is parking available in the driveway or on the street. Light refreshments will be served. Limited space available!
Please click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50560236/Beaded-Birch-Bark-Earring-Workshop-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

BNFC Red Road to Recovery - Barrie
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3B4, 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.

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-07 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.

Harvesting and cleaning spruce root
2026-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Springwater Park, 1331 ON-26, Midhurst, Ontario, L0L 1X0, Canada
Come and join Chris our Land based Healing coordinator to learn how to harvest and clean spruce root for upcoming workshops. Please meet Chris at lot # 5. Dress in work clothes that can get dirty.

Seven stages of life teachings with Hector
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Hector Copegog as he shares the seven stages of life teachings to help you better understand the changes in life through each stage, and how to help support you and your family along the way.
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50561898/Seven-Stages-of-Life-Teachings-with-Hector

Information booth at the Barrie Wellness Fair
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Barrie’s Farmers Market (City Hall), 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5
Hosted by Barrie Police Service & Barrie Public Library
With Mental Health Awareness Week in mind, the Wellness Fair is an opportunity to reach a wide range of community members, and share information on resources and services available within our area, to support overall wellness.
BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin will be on site with an information booth to share resources and upcoming program details including HART Hub.
More information here: Wellness Fair 2026 — Barrie Farmers’ Market
