Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-06-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Orillia Red Road
2026-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 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!

Orillia walking group
2026-06-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-16 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.

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

"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

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!

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

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-06-10 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!

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.

Red Road to Recovery - BNFC, 125 Bayfield St.
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 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!

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

Midland walking group
2026-06-15 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-22 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.

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.

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-06-16 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

Storytelling through Song Engagement
2026-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Barrie Public Library: 60 Worsley St, Barrie, ON, 60 Worsley St, Barrie, Canada
Join us for an evening of storytelling through song at the Barrie Public Library downtown, on the patio.
No registration required, everyone is welcome 🙂
A light dinner will be provided, free parking after 5pm.
We hope to see you there!

Wellness on the water at Mara Provincial Park
2026-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Little lake Barrie, Barrie,, ON
Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On June 17th, July 22nd and Aug 19th 2026, 2026 12 pm and 1:15 pm meeting parking area at the Park.
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!

Relationship with food series (Facilitated by Bridget Foley)
2026-06-17 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.

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, June 17th.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
** Group will not be running on Wednesday, July 1st due to the holiday. **
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!

Crafting in the yurt-Making a Zhiishiigwaan
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Horses are Magic, 1098 Scarlett Line, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0, Canada
Come and join Chris to learn how to construct your own Zhiishiigwaan-shaker. Taking place at Horses are Magic. Pre-registration required, successful registrants will be notified if they have been selected for a spot.

Traditional Archery at Horses are Magic
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Yurt
Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and practice Traditional Archery on the land at the farm near Orr Lake by the Yurt.

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Grandmothers Circle
2026-06-18 16:30 - 18:00
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50597642/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Rama-Escaambe-Medicine-Making-Anishinaabe-Medicine-for-severe-illness-copy

Fishing Fridays-Orillia June 19th and Aug 14th 2026 at Port of Orillia
2026-06-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Port of Orillia, 50 Centennial Dr, Orillia, ON, L3V3C3
Come and join Chris as he fishes from the docks at the Port of Orillia. I will have fishing equipment you can borrow if you don’t have any.

4 day Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula Training with Zaagi’idiwin
2026-06-23 08:30 - 16:30
Good afternoon,
As part of the Regional Mobile Perinatal and Reproductive Healthcare Pilot Project, BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is hosting a Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula Training with Zaagi’idiwin.
See poster for more information.
There are limited spaces, and we hope to distribute this opportunity equally throughout the region.
You can pre-registration here: Zaagi’idiwin Indigenous Doula Training Expression of Interest
Please ensure you can commit for the full 4 days before registering.
A confirmation email will be sent to those selected for this opportunity!
Note: Preference will be given to those in the field and community members who reside within Simcoe, Muskoka and Parry Sound.
Thank you for your interest!
