Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

CKD Clinic at the Beausoleil Health Centre
2026-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Beausoleil First Nation
Hosted by RVH/ Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
The goal of the Chronic Kidney Disease Care Mobile Clinic is to slow the progression of kidney failure and educate community members and their families for a healthy kidney journey and next steps of dialysis, if applicable.
Educational resources can be provided as needed at the time of screening.
Register for the screening day at the Beausoleil Health Fair, on June 11th, 2026.

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-06-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-09 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

Midland walking group
2026-06-15 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-08 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.

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-04 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.

Red Road to Recovery - BNFC, 125 Bayfield St.
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | 125 Bayfield St, Barrie, 125 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON, L4M 3B3, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at BNFC at the Justice building – 125 Bayfield St., Barrie
The group will be starting on Thursday, June 11th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Thursday from 1pm – 3pm at 125 Bayfield St.
Please use the link below to register.
Please reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334.
Miigwetch!

Information booth at the Beausoleil Health Fair
2026-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Beausoleil First Nation
Hosted by Beausoleil Health Centre – Annual Health Fair
BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin will set up an information booth and be part of this meaningful day by engaging with community members in a good way and letting them know how they can connect with community in the future and access primary care. Our Mamaway RN, will be doing foot assessments on site as well.
Register for our upcoming Mobile CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) clinic at the Beausoleil Health Centre on June 16, 2026.
Beausoleil Family Health Centre Extends an invitation to you join us at their Annual Health Fair.
This years theme is entitled HEALING TOGETHER.

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

POSTPONED!!!! Pow Wow Dance Practice in the Park!
2026-06-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Couchiching Beach Park, 140 Canice St, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 1Z6, Canada
POSTPONED until further notice due to inclement weather!
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin and Orillia Native Women’s Group for Pow Wow Dance practice to learn various dance styles. All Indigenous individuals and families are welcome to come together, honor culture and have fun!
We will meet at Couchiching Park in the field area on May 2nd, 2026 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and June 10th, 2026 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Please wear comfortable clothing and foot wear (runners, moccs or socks)
Click here to register: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/powwow-dancing-with-owng-and-mamaway
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371 or contact Lisa Philips at pal@onwg.net or 1-705-345-0587

Wellness on the water Christian Island-Douglas Lake
2026-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Little Lake Park, Midland ON, 606 Little Lake Park Road, Midland, Ontario, L0K 2E0, Canada
UPDATED- June 10 is cancelled please select July 15th or August 12th

Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On June 10th, July 15th, Aug 12th, 2026 at 11 am and 12:15 pm meeting at the lake.
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!

"Our Story" with Nokomis Mary Elliott - For Allies & Non-Indigenous Partner Organizations
2026-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Rama Community Hall, 5950 Rama Rd, Rama, Ontario, Canada
In the spirit of reclaiming and revitalizing traditional practices in the earliest stages of life, the BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Mobile Maternity Team invites expressions of interest to attend a Traditional Parenting Workshop with respected knowledge keeper, ​​Nokomis Mary Elliot. This opportunity is part of a Regional Mobile Perinatal and Reproductive Healthcare Pilot Project, in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Network. It aims to build capacity in the region as recommended in “Sharing our Stories, Strengthening Community Understanding of Our Children’s Health, 2018 Needs Assessment with the IHC, GBGH, and OSMH-Birthing Program, led by Saint Elizabeth FNIM Program.

Topics to Include: WHY TALK ABOUT TRADITIONAL PARENTING, PREGNANCY & CARRYING LIFE, MOSSBAG/CRADLEBOARD: The Importance of it, RITES OF PASSAGE, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES, GRANDPARENTHOOD: Giving Back
Take Out Lunch & snacks are provided
Miigwech for your interest.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TwP3xxvh1i

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Orillia walking group
2026-06-09 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
2026-06-09 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!

Traditional Anishinaabe Parenting Workshop - For Frontline Workers supporting FNMI Families
2026-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Rama Community Hall, 5950 Rama Rd, Rama, Ontario, Canada
In the spirit of reclaiming and revitalizing traditional practices in the earliest stages of life, the BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Mobile Maternity Team invites expressions of interest to attend a Traditional Parenting Workshop with respected knowledge keeper, ​​Nokomis Mary Elliot. This opportunity is part of a Regional Mobile Perinatal and Reproductive Healthcare Pilot Project, in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Network. It aims to build capacity in the region as recommended in “Sharing our Stories, Strengthening Community Understanding of Our Children’s Health, 2018 Needs Assessment with the IHC, GBGH, and OSMH-Birthing Program, led by Saint Elizabeth FNIM Program.

Topics to be discussed: Why talk about Traditional Parenting, Pregnancy, & Carrying Life; Mossbag/Cradleboard: The Importance of it; Rites of Passage, Roles, & Responsibilities; Grandparenthood: Giving Back
Lunch & snacks are provided
Miigwech for your interest.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QaeUgWGNzc

Hunter Safety/PAL Course in partnership with Barrie Native Friendship Center
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 18:00, 2026-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3B4, Canada
Come and join Mamaway’s Land Based Healing coordinator in partnership with the Barrie Native Friendship Center, on June 8th and 9th, 2026 for a course for community to learn about Hunter Safety and Fire arms safety. You will learn essential , legal and ethical practices for hunting. You will also learn wildlife identification, conservation principles and hunting techniques. Hunter safety happens on June 8th 2026 from 8am – 5 pm. Firearms Safety will be June 9th, 2026 from 8 am – 6 pm. Both courses happening at BNFC.

Traditional Anishinaabe Parenting Workshop
2026-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | MASK (RAMA) – Community Room A, 6147 Rama Rd, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 0N7, Canada
In the spirit of reclaiming and revitalizing traditional practices in the earliest stages of life, the BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Mobile Maternity Team invites expressions of interest to attend a Traditional Parenting Workshop with respected knowledge keeper, ​​Nokomis Mary Elliot.
This opportunity is part of a Regional Mobile Perinatal and Reproductive Healthcare Pilot Project, in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Network. It aims to build capacity in the region as recommended in “Sharing our Stories, Strengthening Community Understanding of Our Children’s Health, 2018 Needs Assessment with the IHC, GBGH, and OSMH-Birthing Program, led by Saint Elizabeth FNIM Program.

Topics to be discussed: Why talk about Traditional Parenting, Pregnancy, & Carrying Life; Mossbag/Cradleboard: The Importance of it; Rites of Passage, Roles, & Responsibilities; Grandparenthood: Giving Back.
Lunch & snacks are provided
Miigwech for your interest.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EEBiENpBbz

Information booth at the (MMIMB) Awareness Walk
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Tudhope Park Orillia, 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia, ON
Hosted by Orillia Native Women’s Group
Missing Murdered Indigenous Men Boys (MMIMB) Awareness Walk
This event is a time for community to come together to honour and remember our men and boys; while also raising awareness, it will be an opportunity for sharing and strengthening connections.
BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin will set up an information booth and be part of this meaningful day by engaging with community members in a good way and letting them know how they can connect with community in the future and access primary care.
For more information: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/blue-jean-jacket-awareness-walk

Odemin Moon Drum Social 2026
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 9W2, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin for our Odemin Moon Drum Social on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at Ferndale Banquet Hall from 6:00pm – 9:00pm!!
Everyone is welcome! (no registration is required)
A light dinner and refreshments will be served at 6:00pm!
We are thrilled to welcome back:

MC: Beedahsiga Elliott
Host Drum: Ashunyung Singers
Co-Host Drum: Eagle Flight Singers
Water Drum: Haudenosaunee Singers

There will be craft vendors on site!!
Important Considerations: (please read before attending)

We ask that you please stay home if you are feeling ill. Let’s consider our Elders and keep everyone healthy!
This is a drug and alcohol-free event!

Mark your calendars, come listen to the drums and come rock your moccs with us!!
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or text 705-795-3371

BNFC Red Road to Recovery - Barrie
2026-06-04 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.

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-06-04 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

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-06-04 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

Flag Raising Ceremony (Barrie)
2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00 | City Hall in Barrie, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Join us at City Hall in Barrie for a flag raising ceremony at 1pm, to acknowledge National Indigenous History Month.
Information booths will be set up inside the rotunda from 12:00-1:00pm.

BNFC
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
Barrie Public Library
City of Barrie – Parks Department
and more to be determined.

No registration required, everyone welcome!

Virtual Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Teachings with Hohahes Leroy Hill
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:00
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas invites you to join us virtually for Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Teachings with Hohahes Leroy Hill on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm!
Zoom Link will be shared upon registration! (Please check your junk and/or spam mail if you have not received the link)
Please register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50560473/Virtual-Haudenosaunee-Thanksgiving-Teachings-with-Leroy-Jock-Hill
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Grandmothers Circle
2026-06-03 11:00 - 15:00
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50597642/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Rama-Escaambe-Medicine-Making-Anishinaabe-Medicine-for-severe-illness-copy
