Moon Lodge 2026
2026-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Rama Red Road to Recovery Group
2026-09-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-29 13:00 - 15:00 | 6036 Rama Road, Rama ON, 6036 Rama Road, Rama, ON, L3V6H6, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Rama Social Services building at 6036 Rama Rd., Rama, Level B – Birch Room
The group will be starting on Tuesday, September 8th and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at 6036 Rama Rd. in Rama
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
2026-09-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-29 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
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 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.

Quilling for Beginners
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 to learn how to harvest porcupine quills, clean, prep & dye quills and learn basic quilling stitches with Chris Warner!
We will meet every Wednesday for 43-weeks starting September 9th, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm at 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia.
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603410/Quilling-for-Beginners-Workshop-September-2026
If you have any questions, please email Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca or text 1-705-795-3371

Evening Tea Workshop in Barrie
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin: 125 Bell Farm Road, Suite 200 Barrie ON, 125 Bell Farm Rd Suite 200, Barrie, ON
Join us as we explore various teas— enjoy the fruity blends that summer brings and learn about the benefits of each blend.
Learn about various seasonal teas and the benefits of each blend. We want this to be a safe space to encourage discussion and an opportunity for you to share your own knowledge with others. We will steep and sample some seasonal teas together, while going over the benefits. And you will take a sample home to enjoy later.
Led by Lianne, Health Promoter.
Reach out via email if you have any questions, lhudon@banac.on.ca

Virtual Red Road to Recovery Group
2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | ONJ
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, September 2nd.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
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!

GBNFC Red Road to Recovery Group - Midland
2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, 175 Yonge St., Midland, Ontario, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre at 175 Yonge St., Midland
The group will be starting on Thursday, September 17th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Thursday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 175 Yonge St. in Midland.
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 (Barrie) - Sept
2026-09-17 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 and supports.

on September 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/s3/50614342/Service-Canada-1-1s-Barrie-Registration-September-17

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-09-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | ONJ
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.

Service Canada 1-1 Session (Orillia) - September
2026-09-18 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 September 18, 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/s3/50614344/Service-Canada-1-1s-Orillia-Registration-September-18

Midland walking group
2026-09-21 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-28 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.

Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-09-22 09:30 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s, Courtney Thomas for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop on Tuesday, September 22nd, 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/s3/50603399/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-September-22-2026
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

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle (Virtual)
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | teams
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
the Fourth Tuesday of every month, evening from 6-7:30pm
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/s3/50556148/Language-Conversation-circle-registration-2026-monthly
If you have any questions, please email Jackson:
jbeer@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Painting with Clayton King
2026-09-24 10:30 - 14:30 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
A culturally grounded painting wellness workshop designed to support self-expression, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and community connection through art led by Clayton King.
A welcoming space for community members to gather, paint, share stories, and support wellness through creativity and connection. Painting will be determined on site.
Please only sign up for one painting session this summer, to allow for more community members to participate in this series!

Moose Hide Mitt Workshop
2026-10-01 09:30 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Moose Hide Mitt Workshop.

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
