Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-08-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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
2026-08-10 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.

Yoga in the Yurt
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Ontario
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Yoga in the Yurt.

We 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.

We 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.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,

Virtual Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Series
2026-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join the Mobile Maternity team for a free 6-week virtual support series designed to nurture your mental wellness through pregnancy and early parenthood. Together we’ll build connections, explore Indigenous teachings, and share practical tools in a safe, welcoming space.
Who should attend? This series is open to pregnant individuals and parents with babies up to 12 months of age living in Simcoe County. Partners and support people may be welcome for select sessions.
Why Join? Connect with other Parents, Learn from Indigenous professionals and Knowledge Keepers, Build confidence in your parenting journey, strengthen your mental wellness and support network.
Weekly Topics:
Week 1 – Welcome, Connection and Culture
Week 2 – Pregnancy, Birth and Traditional Parenting Practices
Week 3 – Mental Wellness and Self-care
Week 4 – Parenting Foundations
Week 5 – Safety, Support and Community Resources
Week 6 – Reflection and Celebration
Guest Speakers throughout the series; Participants will hear from Indigenous knowledge keepers, Midwives, Mental Health Professionals, Early Childhood Specialists, and Community Support Providers who will share their knowledge, experiences and practical guidance.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or welcoming another child, we invite you to join us in a supportive circle of learning, connection, and care.
We look forward to meeting you.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aQjYJG1viG

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-08-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
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 Barrie.
Click link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603395/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2-2026-copy
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

GBNWA Red Road - Penetanguishene
2026-08-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene, ON, 41 Main St., Penetanguishene, ON
Aaniin,in
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association at 41 Main St., Penetanguishene
The group will be starting on Tuesday, June 23th and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm at 41 Main 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!

Orillia walking group
2026-08-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-18 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 Peer Support Group
2026-08-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
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.
The 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.
The zoom link is sent out weekly by email.

Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-08-12 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, August 12th, 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/s3/50603398/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-August-12-2026
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

Wellness on the water Christian Island-Douglas Lake
2026-08-12 12:00 - 14:30 | 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!

Mino Bimaadziwin-Wholistic Wellbeing Fair
2026-08-12 15:00 - 19:00 | General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, Canada
Good day!
Save the date, BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is planning our 3rd Annual “Mino Bimaadziwin-Wholistic Wellbeing Fair” in collaboration with RVH’s Indigenous Patient Services on Weds, August 12th, 2026, in Barrie.
There is no registration required, please share on with your friends and family!
Parking will be free at the venue for the event duration!
Event Details:
Location: South Shore Community Centre in Barrie, 205 Lakeshore Drive.
Time: 3-7pm
A light dinner will be provided along with land-based activities such as canoeing, yoga and live music throughout the event.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
The day is shaping up to be both interactive and informative, featuring on-site health screenings and engaging wellness activities. Throughout the event, a variety of regional organizations will be on hand to share valuable resources, services, and supports—all aimed at supporting your well-being journey.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, heal, and enjoy a fun interactive day!
We look forward to seeing you there! — be sure to bring your family and friends along to this free community well-being fair in Barrie!

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-08-12 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!

7 Pine pain Medicine harvest and making
2026-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Scouts Valley Orillia
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for 7 Pine pain medicine making. This workshop will take place on August 13, 2026 at 10 am at Scout Valley to harvest medicines and return to 110 Matchedash St N Orillia to boil and bottle the medicine.

We 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.

We 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.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,

Chris

Red Road to Recovery - BNFC, 125 Bayfield St.
2026-08-13 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!

Service Canada 1-1 Session (Orillia) - August
2026-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Orillia Service Canada Office, Tudhope Building at 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 101,, Orillia, ON, Canada
We invite regional Indigenous community members to Connect 1-1 with a Service Canada Community Services Directorate to get help manage your application.
This 1-1 support is for applications of the:

Canadian Dental Care Plan
Employment Insurance (EI),
Canada Pension Plan (CPP),
Old Age Security (OAS),
Social Insurance Numbers (SIN),
and other Service Canada programs and supports.

On August 14, 2026 from 1-4pm in Orillia.
Sign up for a drop in spot with the link below: (follow up email will be sent with further instructions closer to the date)
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50614345/Service-Canada-1-1s-Orillia-Registration-August-17

Fishing Fridays-Orillia June 19th and Aug 14th 2026 at Port of Orillia
2026-08-14 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.

Fishing Friday Orillia
2026-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Fishing Friday in Orillia on August 14th from 2-4 pm.

We 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.

We 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.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwetch
Chris

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Grandmothers Circle
2026-08-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50597642/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Rama-Escaambe-Medicine-Making-Anishinaabe-Medicine-for-severe-illness-copy

Summer Community Feast
2026-08-17 12:00 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Good day,
You are invited to join our Mamaway Elder, Hector Copegog for a Summer Community Feast.
“A ceremony that brings community together to honour, celebrate and build relationships through shared food, songs (with shakers) and storytelling through teachings.”
Address: 110 Matchedash St N in Orillia
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 12-4pm
Pre-register here, so we can prepare accordingly: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50605031/Summer-Feast-Ceremony-registration-with-Hector
Some considerations while preparing your feast dish

Don’t bring too much, everyone will have a little sample of each item.
(recommended: One XLarge Cereal Bowl full of your dish)
No bear meat please

**Hector has asked that you please bring your shakers if you have one.
You’s will start around 12pm and estimated time to be done is around 4pm.
Hector Copegog will conduct the ceremony with support of Mamaway staff, some additional support may be required, your help is always appreciated

Service Canada 1-1 Session (Barrie) - August
2026-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Barrie Service Canada Office, 48 Owen Street, 1st Floor, Barrie, ON, Canada
We invite regional Indigenous community members to Connect 1-1 with a Service Canada Community Services Directorate to get help manage your application.
This 1-1 support is for applications of the:

Canadian Dental Care Plan
Employment Insurance (EI),
Canada Pension Plan (CPP),
Old Age Security (OAS),
Social Insurance Numbers (SIN),
and other Service Canada Programs & Supports

on August 17, 2026 from 1-4pm in Barrie.
Sign up for a drop in spot with the link below: (follow up email will be sent with further instructions closer to the date)
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50614340/Service-Canada-1-1s-Barrie-Registration-August-14

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-08-18 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

Sound Bath- UPDATED
2026-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Sound Bath. The Sound bath will take place on July 17th, at 110 Matchedash St N Orillia and August 18th location to be determined from 2- 3 pm.

We 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.

We 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.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,
Chris

Sound Bath Meditation- Aug 18th
2026-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 180 Courtland St, Ramara, ON, 180 Courtland St, Ramara, Ontario, L3V 0K8, Canada
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for the Sound Bath experience happening on August 18th at 180 Courtland St in Ramara from 2-3 pm.

We 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.

We 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.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwetch
Chris
