Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Finding my Spirit within Q 3
2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Pow Wow Family Fun Nights!
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

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-04 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 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.

Virtual Red Road to Recovery
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 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!

Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-02 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.

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

"Spirit of the Night" Christmas Market
2025-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Community Health Team for a “Spirit of the Night” Christmas Night Market to discover unique crafts and gifts from local Indigenous vendors! While shopping for your perfect holiday gifts, warm up with a complimentary cider or hot chocolate and learn about the upcoming events and programs available through Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin!
During the “Spirit of the Night” Christmas Market, join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Clinical Team for your flu vaccine in the mobile clinic while enjoying you are the Indigenous craft vendors and hot apple cider in the Matchedash Hub!
Vendors:
Patti Benson – Ribbon Skirts by Patti
Hunter Corbiere – Noopimiing Creations
Dan Fowler – RedArt
Marg Briden – Tripple G’s Granny’s Gorgeous Gifts
Rina Smith – Bella’s Beads
Amber Kennedy – Shamans Cove
Lauren Sutherland – Spirit Designs Crafts
Bridget Foley – Anung Kew Creations
Amber Scott – Rosewood Creations
Chris Walser – Little Wolf Creations
Date: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Time: 5pm- 8pm
Location: 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia, ON
To pre-register for your seasonal flu vaccination, click here: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/patients.html?linkRef=3e4fb191-783f-46de-bf2b-9748a27124a0#/online-booking
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371
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Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
2025-12-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Moon Lodge with Grandmother Renee & Sarah Connors
2025-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Monthly virtual Moon Lodge is shifting gears a little bit this fiscal.
It will still be 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.
Next year, we will be aligning our Moon Teachings with some life cycle wheel teachings. What this means is, we will focus on different age groups each month (some for 2 months because there has been a lot of requests for support in some topics discussed previously in those age groups). 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.
Grandmother Renee calls this “Life Stages Through the Moon Cycles”.
Ongoing until Dec 2025
We meet monthly over Microsoft Teams, email Lianne to receive the link.
Please fill in the registration link below:
Moon Lodge Registration 2025

Building Leather Christmas Stockings
2025-12-12 09:00 - 13:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Come and join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator to make a decorative leather Christmas Stocking. Happening on December 12th starting at 9 am at 110 Matchedash St N. Orillia.

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 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.
Starts: November 5th
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register. Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea NOV 5th
Thanks a bunch!

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
2025-12-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-08 09:00 - 16:00
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins (Virtual)
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.

Pow Wow Family Fun Nights!
2025-12-04 17:00 - 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 5:00pm! If you are able to, bring your favorite dish to contribute to the potluck.
Time:

5:00pm – 6:30pm – 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

Digital Storytelling Workshop
2025-12-03 10:00 - 2025-12-05 14:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Aaniin, Everyone!

We are excited to introduce a new 3-day Digital Storytelling Workshop series designed to celebrate and amplify our voices through the power of digital media. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn storytelling techniques, explore digital tools, and connect with others in the community to share other stories that matter.

What to Expect: 📌 Hands-on training in digital storytelling
📌 Guidance from experienced mentors
📌 A space to share and preserve cultural narratives
📌 Supportive community engagement

Whether you’re an experienced storyteller or just beginning, this workshop provides a platform to develop your skills and bring your stories to life in innovative ways.

Workshop Details: 📅 Duration: 3 consecutive days, December 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2025 (10am-2pm each day)
Spots are limited, so be sure to register now; https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50390226/Digital-Storytelling-Series-Q3

Email Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca for more information.

We look forward to seeing your story unfold!
