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SUMMARY:Fire Keeping Teachings with Troy Monague
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin\, Lakehead University and Orillia Native Women’s Group for Fire Keeping Teachings with Troy Monague on Monday July 28\, 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia! \nBe prepared to be be outside! Rain or Shine! \nLunch will be provided! There is parking available in the driveway and on the street! \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50382955/Fire-Keeping-Teachings-with-Troy-Monague \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Ashley at aht@onwg.net \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/fire-keeping-teachings-with-troy-monague/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250623T182610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T183215Z
UID:10004551-1753779600-1753806600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Plant Medicine Harvesting for 7 Pine Pain Cream
DESCRIPTION:This is to pre-register for the Harvesting of Plants to make 7 Pine Pain Cream. If you are selected you will receive further information. The Harvest and Medicine making will tale place on July 29th at 9 am for harvesting. Cooking and bottling of the medicine will happen in the afternoon.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/plant-medicine-harvesting-for-7-pine-pain-cream/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250624T140940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T141308Z
UID:10004564-1753783200-1753797600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott 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 every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia. \nClick link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50375098/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2-2025 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-4/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003561-1753813800-1753821000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-07-29/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250623T183552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T202259Z
UID:10004553-1753952400-1753956000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Yurt
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Chris and Teddi Lynn for a 5 week Yoga Series in the Yurt at Horses are Magic at 2661 Macdonald Rd\, Elmvale.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/yoga-in-the-yurt-2/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Horses are Magic\, 1098 Scarlett Line\, Hillsdale\, ON\, L0L 1V0\, 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:20250731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250608T181538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T185014Z
UID:10004231-1753966800-1753974000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce a new Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) 12-week series starting June 19\, 2025\n\nWhen: Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia\nPlease Register at the website link below\n\nThis culturally rooted series supports emotional regulation\, self-awareness\, and healing through mindfulness and creative expression. Participants will engage in activities such as drawing\, storytelling\, and guided imagery to promote holistic wellness.\n\nThe IAM series is open to Indigenous adults who have previously attended recovery groups with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin or other organizations. Eligible participants must not be engaged in active substance use that interferes with their daily coping strategies and ability to participate.\n\nSpace is limited—please register early to secure your spot.\n\nMiigwetch\,\nLorie & Jonathan
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/iam/2025-07-31/
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="Lorie Roberts":MAILTO:lroberts@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004294-1753981200-1753986600@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/2025-07-31/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250422T190550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T211812Z
UID:10003712-1754044200-1754049600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Traditional Archery at HEART Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and practice Traditional Archery on the Land at HEART Retreat. May until the end of Aug.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/traditional-archery-at-heart-retreat/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte\, 328 Line 15 North\, Oro Medonte\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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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:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250725T115329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T115329Z
UID:10004651-1754384400-1754388000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Sound Bathing with Ashleigh Jeffery-Price
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a relaxing sound bath with Ashleigh Jeffery-Price. Ashleigh will guide you through some meditation using sound vibrations from various instruments.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sound-bathing-with-ashleigh-jeffery-price/
LOCATION:Horses are Magic\, 1098 Scarlett Line\, Hillsdale\, ON\, L0L 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sound-Bath.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250624T140940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T141308Z
UID:10004565-1754388000-1754402400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott 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 every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia. \nClick link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50375098/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2-2025 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-4/2025-08-05/
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Building-Our-Bundles-Series-Flyer-2025-Q2-Final.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003562-1754418600-1754425800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-08-05/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ongoing-peer-support-group-RR2R.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250623T183552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T202259Z
UID:10004554-1754557200-1754560800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Yurt
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Chris and Teddi Lynn for a 5 week Yoga Series in the Yurt at Horses are Magic at 2661 Macdonald Rd\, Elmvale.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/yoga-in-the-yurt-2/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Horses are Magic\, 1098 Scarlett Line\, Hillsdale\, ON\, L0L 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Yoga-in-the-yurt-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250608T181538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T185014Z
UID:10004232-1754571600-1754578800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce a new Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) 12-week series starting June 19\, 2025\n\nWhen: Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia\nPlease Register at the website link below\n\nThis culturally rooted series supports emotional regulation\, self-awareness\, and healing through mindfulness and creative expression. Participants will engage in activities such as drawing\, storytelling\, and guided imagery to promote holistic wellness.\n\nThe IAM series is open to Indigenous adults who have previously attended recovery groups with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin or other organizations. Eligible participants must not be engaged in active substance use that interferes with their daily coping strategies and ability to participate.\n\nSpace is limited—please register early to secure your spot.\n\nMiigwetch\,\nLorie & Jonathan
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/iam/2025-08-07/
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="Lorie Roberts":MAILTO:lroberts@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004295-1754586000-1754591400@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/2025-08-07/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sweetgrass-Flyer-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250422T190550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T211812Z
UID:10003713-1754649000-1754654400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Traditional Archery at HEART Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and practice Traditional Archery on the Land at HEART Retreat. May until the end of Aug.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/traditional-archery-at-heart-retreat/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte\, 328 Line 15 North\, Oro Medonte\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Traditional-Archery-HEART-Retreat-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250709T184607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T184941Z
UID:10004578-1754901000-1754929800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:“Supporting the Journey Home: Growing the Community Bundle to Care for Those with Serious Illness (SJH)”
DESCRIPTION:Good day!\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that registration for the “Supporting the Journey Home: Growing the Community Bundle to Care for Those with Serious Illness (SJH)” education opportunity being offered through McMaster University in partnership with Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin. Please see more information below about this opportunity and how to register.\n\n\n\nWho can attend:\n Those who primarily serve and collaborate with First Nations individuals\, families\, and communities in Ontario\n Anyone involved in the care of First Nations community members experiencing serious illnesses (Nurses\, PSWs\, Social Workers\, Elders\, Cultural Workers\, Volunteers\, etc.)\n\n\n\nWhat can you expect:\n Indigenous knowledge and wellness practices\n Features knowledge from First Nations community resource helpers who co-designed this program\n Circle Reflections to share successful strategies and how to overcome challenges\n Case Studies depicting care in First Nations communities\n Language that is appropriate for community care providers in First Nations communities\n\n\n\nProgram commitment:\n2-day in-person training\nParticipate in Circle Reflections and activities\n\n\nDates and times:\nDay 1: Monday\, August 11th from 8:00am-4:00pm\nDay 2: Tuesday\, August 12th from 8:00am-4:00pm\n\n\n\n Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx…\n\n\nLocation: The education’s location will be shared upon confirmation of your registration. It will be hosted in/around the Midland\, Orillia\, or Barrie area.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions and/or concerns\, please feel free to contact:\n\n\nEmily Dampier-Heins (Indigenous Palliative Care Coordinator) at\nedampier-heins@banac.on.ca
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/13511/2025-08-11/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Dampier-Heins":MAILTO:edampier-heins@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250723T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202803Z
UID:10004646-1754902800-1754922600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture for Indigenous Youth age 12yrs old to 16yrs old! \nIndigenous youth from the Simcoe Muskoka region are able to register for this camp. \nThere is no cost to attend this camp. You must have your own transportation to and from the camp. \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50383238/2025-Day-Camp-Registration
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/day-camp-connecting-with-horses-and-culture/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, ON\, 180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, Ontario\, L3V 0K8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Ward":MAILTO:cward@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250214T164930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T164930Z
UID:10003615-1754902800-1754928000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod  in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Match Hub Barrie (in-person) \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nA little more about Esstin; \nEsstin (Niganobe)\, Anishinaabe Kwe of the Mississaugi First Nations in Mid-Northern Ontario\, is a Healer / Medicine Practitioner. Esstin provides spiritual consultation and remedies to Native Health Care Centers in northern Ontario. \nAs Medicine Practitioner\, Esstin provides plant-based remedies and instruction. As a Healer\, Esstin works with spiritual energies and is influenced by ceremonial practices and Anishinaabe Elders and teachers. Throughout her 30 years of study and experience\, Esstin developed a “Anishinaabe Wisdom Healing\,” workshop series. Esstin facilitates Anishinaabe Women’s retreats and healing workshops utilizing the Medicine Wheel as an approach to holistic health and healing. \nPlease prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session. \nDue to high demand\, we ask that you please call if you have to cancel your appointment so others on the waitlist can see Esstin. Miigwech for your understanding.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-esstin-mcleod-sessions-medicine-healer-9/
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin,Virtual Event Offering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250709T184607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T184941Z
UID:10004579-1754987400-1755016200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:“Supporting the Journey Home: Growing the Community Bundle to Care for Those with Serious Illness (SJH)”
DESCRIPTION:Good day!\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that registration for the “Supporting the Journey Home: Growing the Community Bundle to Care for Those with Serious Illness (SJH)” education opportunity being offered through McMaster University in partnership with Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin. Please see more information below about this opportunity and how to register.\n\n\n\nWho can attend:\n Those who primarily serve and collaborate with First Nations individuals\, families\, and communities in Ontario\n Anyone involved in the care of First Nations community members experiencing serious illnesses (Nurses\, PSWs\, Social Workers\, Elders\, Cultural Workers\, Volunteers\, etc.)\n\n\n\nWhat can you expect:\n Indigenous knowledge and wellness practices\n Features knowledge from First Nations community resource helpers who co-designed this program\n Circle Reflections to share successful strategies and how to overcome challenges\n Case Studies depicting care in First Nations communities\n Language that is appropriate for community care providers in First Nations communities\n\n\n\nProgram commitment:\n2-day in-person training\nParticipate in Circle Reflections and activities\n\n\nDates and times:\nDay 1: Monday\, August 11th from 8:00am-4:00pm\nDay 2: Tuesday\, August 12th from 8:00am-4:00pm\n\n\n\n Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx…\n\n\nLocation: The education’s location will be shared upon confirmation of your registration. It will be hosted in/around the Midland\, Orillia\, or Barrie area.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions and/or concerns\, please feel free to contact:\n\n\nEmily Dampier-Heins (Indigenous Palliative Care Coordinator) at\nedampier-heins@banac.on.ca
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/13511/2025-08-12/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Dampier-Heins":MAILTO:edampier-heins@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250723T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202803Z
UID:10004647-1754989200-1755009000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture for Indigenous Youth age 12yrs old to 16yrs old! \nIndigenous youth from the Simcoe Muskoka region are able to register for this camp. \nThere is no cost to attend this camp. You must have your own transportation to and from the camp. \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50383238/2025-Day-Camp-Registration
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/day-camp-connecting-with-horses-and-culture/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, ON\, 180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, Ontario\, L3V 0K8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Ward":MAILTO:cward@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250214T165009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T165009Z
UID:10003616-1754989200-1755014400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod  in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Match Hub Orillia (in-person) \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nA little more about Esstin; \nEsstin (Niganobe)\, Anishinaabe Kwe of the Mississaugi First Nations in Mid-Northern Ontario\, is a Healer / Medicine Practitioner. Esstin provides spiritual consultation and remedies to Native Health Care Centers in northern Ontario. \nAs Medicine Practitioner\, Esstin provides plant-based remedies and instruction. As a Healer\, Esstin works with spiritual energies and is influenced by ceremonial practices and Anishinaabe Elders and teachers. Throughout her 30 years of study and experience\, Esstin developed a “Anishinaabe Wisdom Healing\,” workshop series. Esstin facilitates Anishinaabe Women’s retreats and healing workshops utilizing the Medicine Wheel as an approach to holistic health and healing. \nPlease prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session. \nDue to high demand\, we ask that you please call if you have to cancel your appointment so others on the waitlist can see Esstin. Miigwech for your understanding.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-esstin-mcleod-sessions-medicine-healer-10/
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin,Virtual Event Offering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250624T140940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T141308Z
UID:10004566-1754992800-1755007200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott 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 every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia. \nClick link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50375098/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2-2025 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-4/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003563-1755023400-1755030600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-08-12/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250723T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202803Z
UID:10004648-1755075600-1755095400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture for Indigenous Youth age 12yrs old to 16yrs old! \nIndigenous youth from the Simcoe Muskoka region are able to register for this camp. \nThere is no cost to attend this camp. You must have your own transportation to and from the camp. \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50383238/2025-Day-Camp-Registration
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/day-camp-connecting-with-horses-and-culture/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, ON\, 180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, Ontario\, L3V 0K8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Ward":MAILTO:cward@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250623T183552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T202259Z
UID:10004555-1755162000-1755165600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Yurt
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Chris and Teddi Lynn for a 5 week Yoga Series in the Yurt at Horses are Magic at 2661 Macdonald Rd\, Elmvale.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/yoga-in-the-yurt-2/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Horses are Magic\, 1098 Scarlett Line\, Hillsdale\, ON\, L0L 1V0\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250723T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202803Z
UID:10004649-1755162000-1755181800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture for Indigenous Youth age 12yrs old to 16yrs old! \nIndigenous youth from the Simcoe Muskoka region are able to register for this camp. \nThere is no cost to attend this camp. You must have your own transportation to and from the camp. \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50383238/2025-Day-Camp-Registration
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/day-camp-connecting-with-horses-and-culture/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, ON\, 180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, Ontario\, L3V 0K8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Ward":MAILTO:cward@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250608T181538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T185014Z
UID:10004233-1755176400-1755183600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce a new Indigenous Arts-Based Mindfulness (IAM) 12-week series starting June 19\, 2025\n\nWhen: Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia\nPlease Register at the website link below\n\nThis culturally rooted series supports emotional regulation\, self-awareness\, and healing through mindfulness and creative expression. Participants will engage in activities such as drawing\, storytelling\, and guided imagery to promote holistic wellness.\n\nThe IAM series is open to Indigenous adults who have previously attended recovery groups with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin or other organizations. Eligible participants must not be engaged in active substance use that interferes with their daily coping strategies and ability to participate.\n\nSpace is limited—please register early to secure your spot.\n\nMiigwetch\,\nLorie & Jonathan
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/iam/2025-08-14/
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="Lorie Roberts":MAILTO:lroberts@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004296-1755190800-1755196200@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/2025-08-14/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250723T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202803Z
UID:10004650-1755248400-1755268200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Day Camp: Connecting with Horses and Culture for Indigenous Youth age 12yrs old to 16yrs old! \nIndigenous youth from the Simcoe Muskoka region are able to register for this camp. \nThere is no cost to attend this camp. You must have your own transportation to and from the camp. \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50383238/2025-Day-Camp-Registration
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/day-camp-connecting-with-horses-and-culture/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, ON\, 180 Courtland St\, Ramara\, Ontario\, L3V 0K8\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Day-Camp-Poster_Final_1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Ward":MAILTO:cward@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153349
CREATED:20250422T190550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T211812Z
UID:10003714-1755253800-1755259200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Traditional Archery at HEART Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and practice Traditional Archery on the Land at HEART Retreat. May until the end of Aug.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/traditional-archery-at-heart-retreat/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte\, 328 Line 15 North\, Oro Medonte\, Ontario\, 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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