Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Red Road to Recovery - Open to Community members (Virtual Session)
2025-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Good day,

We will be hosting a 10 week Red road to recovery session Open to all community members over zoom, please email Kathy to register for the series.

Feel free to share with those who would benefit from attending this series.

Miigwech!

Finding My Spirit Q #4
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Please Join us for an 8 week series exploring and reconnecting to culture and ceremony. Finding your spirit within. Starting on Thursday January 16th, 2025 at HEART Retreat 2 hours per day. Jan 16th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th, 13th, 20th, Mar 6th and 13th. from 10 am-12 pm.

FULL! 6-Week Regalia Accessory Making Workshop
2025-03-06 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas in a 6-Week Regalia Accessory Making Workshop!
We will design and begin creating your regalia over a 6-week workshop in Orillia. We will create the small pieces such a moccasins & leggings, cuffs, chokers, hair ties, etc. Due to the limited time, we will not be making big pieces such as fancy shawls, jingle dresses, breaches, etc.
Starting Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 10:00am-2:00pm!
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50274276/Regalia-Making-Workshop
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca

Front Line Worker Red Road to Recovery - Virtual Session / Zoom
2025-03-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Good day,
We will be hosting another 10 week red road to recovery session over zoom.
Feel free to share with those who would benefit from attending this series.
Register by emailing Kathy St.Amant.
Miigwech!

Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin - 3rd Annual Feeding Our Spirit Series
2025-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Hello,
We are extremely excited to share that we will be hosting our 3rd Annual “Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin – Feeding Our Spirit Series!
The 4 Fridays in March (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) we are gathering to grow our sacred community bundles by taking in the teachings of elders, knowledge keepers and healers from our communities, from 1-3pm! Join us at 12:00pm for a light lunch 😊
We are thrilled to share that Knowledge Keeper Dave Rice will be joining us week 1 of the series!
We are dedicated to engaging our community and building the knowledge and sharing with our communities in traditional ways that not only build our identity as Indigenous Peoples but grow our connection to each other and the land we walk on.

Addiction Support & Education Circle
2025-03-10 12:00, 2025-03-11 12:00, 2025-03-17 12:00, 2025-03-18 12:00, 2025-03-24 12:00, 2025-03-25 12:00 | virtual
Good day!

Starting March 3rd, 2025

This four-week program is designed to support indigenous and non indigenous participants in recovery from substance use helping to increase self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical coping skills.

The information covered will help participants to gain tools to manage cravings, process emotions, and reach their substance use goals.

Key topics covered include:
– Wellness & Self-Awareness: Explore the four domains of wellness: physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional.
– CBT & Thought Patterns: Learn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence substance use; recognize maladaptive thinking and practice positive self-talk.
– DBT Skills for Recovery: Develop mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation to manage cravings and emotional triggers.
– Empathy, Self-Compassion & Forgiveness: Cultivate kindness toward yourself and others while letting go of past mistakes.
– Resilience & Emotional Processing: Strengthen the ability to navigate stress, fully experience emotions, and reframe negative narratives.
– Relapse Prevention & Future Planning: Identify community resources, support systems, and coping strategies to maintain long-term sobriety.

By the end of the program, participants will have a personalized recovery plan with clear goals and practical tools to help them to sustain their progress and confidently face future challenges.

To register for this program, contact our Central Registration at: 705-721-9554

If you have any questions, please email Lorie at lroberts@banac.on.ca

Bimaagime-Goes snow Shoeing
2025-03-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-24 15:00 - 16:30 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Come join Chris for some fun and exercise at HEART retreat for some snow shoeing weather permitting each week. If you don’t have your own shoes, we have some to lend you. We will gather at 3 pm each Monday afternoon.

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
2025-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 8-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 8-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: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.

Week 4: The Moccasin We Wear: Share various style of moccasins from different nations around Turtle Island.

Week 5: Shaker: What are shakers for?

Week 6: Feast Bundle: Making a feast bundle.

Week 7: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? What are your colors?

Week 8: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!

Throughout the 8 weeks, participants will make a bundle bag, smudge kit, medicine bags, dress a feather, a feather case, moccasins, a shaker, build a feast bundle, 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/s3/50291887/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q4
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca

Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection.
This ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom, Tuesdays from 630-830pm.
A peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect, share, and support each other.
This peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery, learn from others, and maintain hope.
Register by emailing Steve for zoom access.

Monthly Drumming with Chris
2025-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Come and join Chris in some drumming in the Cabin at Heart Retreat. March 12th, 2025 at 10:30 in the upper Cabin.

Cooking Circle with RN, Christal Champagne
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Orilia Clinic Hub, 210 Memorial Ave, Suite 108, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7V1, Canada
Join us in the kitchen for a cooking circle with Christal RN from the Mamaway Team. You will learn to make easy healthy overnight oats to take home and enjoy for the upcoming week. ​
No cooking experience needed. All supplies will be provided.
When: Friday March 14th 2025 – ORILLA ​
Friday April 4th, 2025 – BARRIE​
​Time: 10 am- 12 pm​
Must pre-register via link: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50303992/Cooking-Circle-Overnight-oats
​Location: Orillia : 210 Memorial Avenue, Suite 108 ​&
Barrie: 125 Bell Farm Road, Suite 200​

Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin - 3rd Annual Feeding Our Spirit Series
2025-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Ontario
Hello,
We are extremely excited to share that we will be hosting our 3rd Annual “Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin – Feeding Our Spirit Series!
The 4 Fridays in March (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) we are gathering to grow our sacred community bundles by taking in the teachings of a number of elders and healers from our communities, from 1-3pm! Join us at 12:00pm for a light lunch 😊
We are thrilled to share that Andrew Reuben will be joining us week 2 of the series!
We are dedicated to engaging our community and building the knowledge and sharing with our communities in traditional ways that not only build our identity as Indigenous Peoples but grow our connection to each other and the land we walk on.

Moonlodge with Grandmother Renee & Sarah Connors
2025-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Ongoing until March 2026
3rd Tues of every month, 1-3pm
We meet monthly over Microsoft Teams
Email Lianne to be added to the distribution list.
Moon Lodge Registration 2025

Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin - 3rd Annual Feeding Our Spirit Series
2025-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Hello,
We are extremely excited to share that we will be hosting our 3rd Annual “Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin – Feeding Our Spirit Series!
The 4 Fridays in March (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) we are gathering to grow our sacred community bundles by taking in the teachings of a number of elders and healers from our communities, from 11am-2pm! A light lunch will be provided😊
We are thrilled to share that Leroy Jock Hill will be joining us week 3 of the series!
We are dedicated to engaging our community and building the knowledge and sharing with our communities in traditional ways that not only build our identity as Indigenous Peoples but grow our connection to each other and the land we walk on.

Harvester Safety Training
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Harvester training course taking place at 110 Matchedash St N in Orillia. The course will take place on Saturday March 22nd and Sunday March 23rd. Things community members will learn about, Wildlife Management, Hunter Responsibilities, Hunting Laws and Regulations, Hunting Safety and Equipment,
Hunting techniques and wildlife identification. Expect the days to be long, 10-12 hr days. Lunch will be provided both days.

Building Odewe'iigaan
2025-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Come join Chris in the upper Cabin at Heart Retreat to learn how to build your own Hand Drum with a birthing Ceremony to follow at a later date. Limited spaces available, please register early. If you have done this workshop previously please allow others to enjoy the experience! March 25th at 10 am in the cabin at HEART Retreat.
