Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Service Canada Information Session
2026-07-23 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Microsoft Teams
Join us for an informative virtual session introducing Service Canada and the wide range of programs to Canadians. This session provides a clear overview of key federal benefits and services, including Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), and other essential supports designed to meet the needs of individuals and families at every stage of life.
Whether you’re seeking information for yourself or supporting others in your community, this session offers valuable insights and an opportunity to better understand what Service Canada offers and how we can assist you. Questions are welcome, and resources will be shared to help you take the next steps with confidence.

Red Road to Recovery - BNFC, 125 Bayfield St.
2026-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-09 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!

Finding Your Spirit within
2026-07-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 12:00 - 16:00 | ON
Come and Join Chris for a two week series exploring and connecting back to your spirit within you. There will be traditional teachings and activities to help you understand the 7 grandfather teachings. The location of the event is near Orr Lake and once you have registered the location will be shared with you. Happening on July 16th and July 23rd from 12-4 pm. Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 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!

Wellness on the water at Mara Provincial Park
2026-07-22 12:00 - 14:30 | 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!

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Orillia walking group
2026-07-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 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.

GBNWA Red Road - Penetanguishene
2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 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!

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-07-21 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

Midland walking group
2026-07-20 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-13 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-06 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
2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-02 17:00 - 18:30 | ON
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.

Relationship with food series (Facilitated by Bridget Foley)
2026-07-15 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.

Wellness on the water Christian Island-Douglas Lake
2026-07-15 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!

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-07-09 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

Wellness on the water in Midland at Little Lake
2026-07-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Little Lake Park, Midland ON, 606 Little Lake Park Road, Midland, Ontario, L0K 2E0, Canada
Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On May 27th, July 8th and August 5th at Midland’s Little Lake 12 and 1:15 pm meeting at the parking lot at near the volleyball courts
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!
