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SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit Series
DESCRIPTION:Join BANAC/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis 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! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout 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. \nThe series will run Tuesday’s from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia starting October 20\, 2026! \nClick link to register:  \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-series/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T150000
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CREATED:20260723T142709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T194042Z
UID:10006294-1793710800-1793718000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Rama Red Road to Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Rama Social Services building at 6036 Rama Rd.\, Rama\, Level B – Birch Room \nThe group will be starting on Tuesday\, September 8th and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks. \nThis group meets every Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at 6036 Rama Rd. in Rama \nPlease use the link below to register. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/rama-red-road-to-recovery-group/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:6036 Rama Road\, Rama ON\, 6036 Rama Road\, Rama\, ON\, L3V6H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260327T191432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T131551Z
UID:10005600-1793718000-1793721600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Orillia walking group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/orillia-walking-group/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Tudhope Park Orillia\, 450 Atherley Rd\, Orillia\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260629T150314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T150314Z
UID:10006019-1793730600-1793736000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing peer support group is open to all Red Roaders who have completed the Red Road to Recovery program.  Please join Red Road facilitator Steve Beaupre every Tuesday evening for Hope\, Belonging\, Meaning & Purpose renewal. \nThe group runs from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm and is a drop in style.  Can’t join for the 6:30 pm start? That’s fine… join group anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 pm. \nThe zoom link is sent out weekly by email.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260915T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T200011Z
UID:10006359-1793786400-1793804400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Bundle Blanket Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas to make a Bundle Blanket on Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026\, from 10:00am – 3:00pm at 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia. \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50642231/Bundle-Blanket-Workshop-November-4-2026 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/bundle-blanket-making-workshop/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260914T210136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T210227Z
UID:10006344-1793797200-1793804400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Relationship with Food series
DESCRIPTION:Good day\, \nPlease join BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin & Bridget Foley\, of Babaamaazkonenjike (Guiding Light) Counselling Services who will be facilitating this 3-part series to share Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food. \nThe series informs participants on how to feed the body\, mind and spirit to achieve wholistic body wellness. \nWe will have 3 sessions online (Microsoft Teams) with the final session in person at the Match Hub in Orillia. \nSee attached flyer for more details \nDates: Weds\, October 7th\, November 4th\, December 2nd\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: The 3 first session of the series will be hosted virtually – Microsoft Teams  \nAnd an in-person session to finish off the series together held on December 9th\, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm at 110 Matchedash St N (Match Hub) in Orillia. \nPre-register here: www.mamaway.ca/events \nBridget 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. \nFeel free to share with those who would benefit from attending the series. \nHave a good day!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/relationship-with-food-series-2/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260724T185822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T185822Z
UID:10006322-1793815200-1793822400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Red Road to Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday\, September 2nd. \nThis group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm. \nPlease use the link below to register. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/virtual-red-road-to-recovery-group/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260723T141309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T141309Z
UID:10006283-1793872800-1793880000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:GBNFC Red Road to Recovery Group - Midland
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre at 175 Yonge St.\, Midland \nThe group will be starting on Thursday\, September 17th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks. \nThis group meets every Thursday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 175 Yonge St. in Midland. \nPlease use the link below to register. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/gbnfc-red-road-to-recovery-group-midland/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre\, 175 Yonge St.\, Midland\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004360-1793898000-1793903400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe 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. \nThrough 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. \nWhether 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. \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sweetgrass-gathering-circle/2026-11-05/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260327T191835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T183050Z
UID:10005569-1794218400-1794265200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Midland walking group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/midland-walking-group/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Midland Town Dock\, 575 Dominion Ave\, Midland\, ON\, L4R1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Midland-Walking-Group-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260915T173433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T140808Z
UID:10006336-1794304800-1794319200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit Series
DESCRIPTION:Join BANAC/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis 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! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout 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. \nThe series will run Tuesday’s from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia starting October 20\, 2026! \nClick link to register:  \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-series/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Building-Our-Bundles-Series-Q3-2026-Flyer-.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260723T142709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T194042Z
UID:10006295-1794315600-1794322800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Rama Red Road to Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Rama Social Services building at 6036 Rama Rd.\, Rama\, Level B – Birch Room \nThe group will be starting on Tuesday\, September 8th and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks. \nThis group meets every Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at 6036 Rama Rd. in Rama \nPlease use the link below to register. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/rama-red-road-to-recovery-group/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:6036 Rama Road\, Rama ON\, 6036 Rama Road\, Rama\, ON\, L3V6H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260327T191432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T131551Z
UID:10005601-1794322800-1794326400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Orillia walking group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/orillia-walking-group/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Tudhope Park Orillia\, 450 Atherley Rd\, Orillia\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260629T150314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T150314Z
UID:10006020-1794335400-1794340800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing peer support group is open to all Red Roaders who have completed the Red Road to Recovery program.  Please join Red Road facilitator Steve Beaupre every Tuesday evening for Hope\, Belonging\, Meaning & Purpose renewal. \nThe group runs from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm and is a drop in style.  Can’t join for the 6:30 pm start? That’s fine… join group anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 pm. \nThe zoom link is sent out weekly by email.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peer-Support-Group.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260915T195317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T140722Z
UID:10006357-1794475800-1794499200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ribbon Skirt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s\, Courtney Thomas for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop on Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\, from 9:30am – 4:00pm. \nWe have five (5) spots available for Community Members who have not made a skirt with us before! \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50642220/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-November-12-2026 \nOrillia location will be share after registration. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ribbon-skirt-workshop-10/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-November-12-2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260723T141309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T141309Z
UID:10006284-1794477600-1794484800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:GBNFC Red Road to Recovery Group - Midland
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre at 175 Yonge St.\, Midland \nThe group will be starting on Thursday\, September 17th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks. \nThis group meets every Thursday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 175 Yonge St. in Midland. \nPlease use the link below to register. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/gbnfc-red-road-to-recovery-group-midland/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre\, 175 Yonge St.\, Midland\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GBNFC-Sept-Nov.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T183000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004361-1794502800-1794508200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe 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. \nThrough 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. \nWhether 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. \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sweetgrass-gathering-circle/2026-11-12/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T230000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260327T191835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T183050Z
UID:10005570-1794823200-1794870000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Midland walking group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/midland-walking-group/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Midland Town Dock\, 575 Dominion Ave\, Midland\, ON\, L4R1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260915T173433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T140808Z
UID:10006337-1794909600-1794924000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit Series
DESCRIPTION:Join BANAC/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis 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! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout 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. \nThe series will run Tuesday’s from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia starting October 20\, 2026! \nClick link to register:  \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-series/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260109T143049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T143114Z
UID:10005467-1794920400-1794927600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Moon Lodge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monthly virtual Moon Lodge \nA 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. \nWe 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. \nOngoing until Dec 2026\nWe meet monthly over Microsoft Teams\, email Lianne with any questions.\nPlease fill in the registration link below to receive the link.\nhttps://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491760/Moon-Lodge-Registration-2026 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/moon-lodge-2026/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260914T213756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T130313Z
UID:10006354-1794920400-1794931200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Service Canada 1-1 Session (Barrie) - Nov
DESCRIPTION:We invite regional Indigenous community members to Connect 1-1 with a Service Canada Community Services Directorate to get help manage your application.  \nThis 1-1 support is for applications of the: \n\nCanadian Dental Care Plan \nEmployment Insurance (EI)\, \nCanada Pension Plan (CPP)\, \nOld Age Security (OAS)\, \nSocial Insurance Numbers (SIN)\, \nand other Service Canada programs and supports.\n\non November 17\, 2026 from 1-4pm in Barrie. \nSign up for a drop in spot with the link below: (follow up email will be sent with further instructions closer to the date)
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/service-canada-1-1-session-barrie-nov/
LOCATION:Barrie Service Canada Office\, 48 Owen Street\, 1st Floor\, Barrie\, ON\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260327T191432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T131551Z
UID:10005602-1794927600-1794931200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Orillia walking group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/orillia-walking-group/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Tudhope Park Orillia\, 450 Atherley Rd\, Orillia\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260629T150314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T150314Z
UID:10006021-1794940200-1794945600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing peer support group is open to all Red Roaders who have completed the Red Road to Recovery program.  Please join Red Road facilitator Steve Beaupre every Tuesday evening for Hope\, Belonging\, Meaning & Purpose renewal. \nThe group runs from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm and is a drop in style.  Can’t join for the 6:30 pm start? That’s fine… join group anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 pm. \nThe zoom link is sent out weekly by email.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260914T213327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T213415Z
UID:10006352-1795006800-1795017600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Service Canada 1-1 Session (Orillia) - November
DESCRIPTION:We invite regional Indigenous community members to Connect 1-1 with a Service Canada Community Services Directorate to get help manage your application.  \nThis 1-1 support is for applications of the: \n\nCanadian Dental Care Plan \nEmployment Insurance (EI)\, \nCanada Pension Plan (CPP)\, \nOld Age Security (OAS)\, \nSocial Insurance Numbers (SIN)\, \nand other Service Canada programs and supports.\n\nOn November 18\, 2026 from 1-4pm in Orillia. \nSign up for a drop in spot with the link below: (follow up email will be sent with further instructions closer to the date) \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/service-canada-1-1-session-orillia-november/
LOCATION:Orillia Service Canada Office\, Tudhope Building at 50 Andrew Street South\, Suite 101\,\, Orillia\, ON\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260915T201047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201047Z
UID:10006361-1795019400-1795028400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Regalia Making Workshop Series for Youth 11-17yrs old
DESCRIPTION:Join BANAC-Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas and Orillia Native Women’s Group Parenting Across Lifecycles Worker Lisa Phillips for a Regalia Making Workshop 4-Week Series starting on November 18th\, 2026 at 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia! \nSpace is very limited! \n\nMust be a dancer or wanting to dance and must attend each week to participate in the 4-Week series!\n\nTo register\, click here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50642233/Regalia-Making-Series-for-Youth-11-17yrs-old \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Lisa Phillips at pal@onwg.net \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/regalia-making-workshop-series-for-youth-11-17yrs-old/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260721T144407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T145734Z
UID:10006269-1795078800-1795093200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building O'dewe'iigaan-Hand Drum Q3
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Hand Drum Building taking place on November 19th at 110 Matchedash St N Orillia from 9 am to 1 pm. \n  \nWe 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. \n  \nWe 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. \n  \nThank you for your interest\, and we appreciate your patience. \n  \nMiigwech\, \n[NAME]
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-odeweiigaan-hand-drum-q3/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260723T141309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T141309Z
UID:10006285-1795082400-1795089600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:GBNFC Red Road to Recovery Group - Midland
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre at 175 Yonge St.\, Midland \nThe group will be starting on Thursday\, September 17th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks. \nThis group meets every Thursday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 175 Yonge St. in Midland. \nPlease use the link below to register. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/gbnfc-red-road-to-recovery-group-midland/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre\, 175 Yonge St.\, Midland\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004362-1795107600-1795113000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe 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. \nThrough 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. \nWhether 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. \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sweetgrass-gathering-circle/2026-11-19/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261123T230000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260327T191835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T183050Z
UID:10005571-1795428000-1795474800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Midland walking group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/midland-walking-group/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Midland Town Dock\, 575 Dominion Ave\, Midland\, ON\, L4R1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260919T185719
CREATED:20260915T173433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T140808Z
UID:10006338-1795514400-1795528800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit Series
DESCRIPTION:Join BANAC/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis 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! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout 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. \nThe series will run Tuesday’s from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia starting October 20\, 2026! \nClick link to register:  \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-series/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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