Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Barrie Walking Group
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Johnson’s Beach Parking lot, 2 Johnson St, Barrie, ON, L4M 1E1
Come join Chris and Amaru for a Barrie Walking Group along Barrie’s waterfront. Starting at 10 on Tuesday mornings from the Johnson’s Beach parking lot.

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-03-17 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

Winter Story Tellers Gathering
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | St Paul’s Church, 62 Peter St N, ORILLIA, ON, L3V 4E5, Canada
Come and join Chris Walser, John Rice, Jeff Monague, Sherry Lawson and Jennifer Brunelle for an evening of story telling. Taking place at 6 pm on March 17 th, 2026 at St Paul’s Church 62 Peter St North Orillia ON.

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Field dressing and skinning deer workshop
2026-03-18 10:00 - 16:00 | 180 Courtland St, Ramara, ON, 180 Courtland St, Ramara, Ontario, L3V 0K8, Canada
Come and join Chris our Land Based Healing coordinator, as he teaches how to safely field dress and skin a deer. Taking place on March 18, 2026 from 10 am- 4 pm at 180 Matchedash St in Ramara. This is a hands on workshop, please wear appropriate work clothes. Lunch will be provided. The workshop will take place in the stalls below the main black barn.

Mino Miijim 'Good Food' Roots of Wellness Series
2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | 562 King St, Midland ON, 562 King St, Midland, Ontario, L4R 4P3, Canada
Mino Miijim “Good Food” Roots of Wellness Series:
This 4 part series will provide information about living with diabetes/ preventing diabetes, and how to nourish the body through food. Each session will focus on a specific topic, followed by a cooking session where you will prepare food to take home and enjoy.
Registration is required to allow for the planning needed in purchasing food
To register scan the QR code in poster OR follow the link below OR link at the bottom of this page under (website)
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50373133/Mino-Miijim-Roots-of-wellness-series
If you have any questions, please email Christal at cchampagne@banac.on.ca

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation, to herbal infusions that support stress relief, immune health, cold and flu recovery, pain and inflammation reduction, digestive balance, bloating relief, heart and circulatory wellness, and liver and kidney function.
March 18th (Week 1)
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register —> Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea MAR 18th
Thanks a bunch!

Snow Shoeing at Sunnidale Park Barrie
2026-03-19 10:00, 2026-03-26 10:00, 2026-04-02 10:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 | Springwater Park, 1331 ON-26, Midhurst, Ontario, L0L 1X0, Canada
Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and Amaru from the Barrie Native Friendship Center as the lead people on a snowshoe hike through Sunnidale Park. Starting on January 29th, 2026 at 10 am Weather Permitting. Please meet at the Dorian Parker Center Parking Area by 9:45 am. If you don’t have your own snowshoes we have some to lend you.

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:30
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.

Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin = Feeding your Spirit
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | zoom or Orillia Hub
Good day,
We are excited to share that we will be hosting our 4th Annual “Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin – Feeding Our Spirit Series! It will look a bit different as we will host it at our Orillia hub with limited spaces available and offer a virtual option this year.
On the 4 Fridays in March (6th, 13th, 20th and 27th) we will gather to grow our community bundles by listening to teachings of regional knowledge keepers and our Mamaway elder, from 1-3pm!
Light snack and refreshments will be available on site.
4 Week series:
Week 1 – 13 Grandmother Moon Teachings by Luana Shirt
Week 2 – 7 Grandfather Teachings by Chris Walser
Week 3 – Three Fires Sweat lodge Teachings by Hector Copegog (later start, 2:00-3:30pm)
Week 4 – Berry Fast Teachings by Waabkaniikwe King
NOTE: We will send out a confirmation email with more details related to the session you registered for leading up to the series but it is being hosted in person in Orillia.
Feel share with those who would benefit from attending the series!
See registration links below:
Week 1 – Virtual access: click here
Week 1 – In person registration: click here
Week 2 – Virtual access: click here
Week 2 – In person registration: Click here
Week 3 – Virtual access: click here
Week 3 – In person registration: click here
Week 4 – Virtual access: click here
Week 4 – In person registration: click here

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation, to herbal infusions that support stress relief, immune health, cold and flu recovery, pain and inflammation reduction, digestive balance, bloating relief, heart and circulatory wellness, and liver and kidney function.
March 25th (Week 2)
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register —> Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea MAR 18th
Thanks a bunch!

Anishnaabemowin Circle (Virtual Access)
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
every other Friday, starting January 16th, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
This virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language.
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491811/Language-Class-registration-2026

If you have any questions, please email Lianne:
lhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Red Road to Recovery Reunion
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Casino Rama, 5899 Rama Rd, Orillia,, ON, L3V 0N7, Canada
We are excited to share that our Red Road to Recovery Annual Reunion is coming up on Saturday, March 28th!
This gathering is a time for us to reconnect, celebrate the journeys we’ve walked, and honour the strength, growth, and community that continues to guide us along the Red Road.
Whether you’ve recently completed the program or it’s been some time since we’ve seen you, we would love for you to join us.
Registration is required. Please use the link below to register
We look forward to gathering together, sharing stories, laughter, and continuing to support one another.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation, to herbal infusions that support stress relief, immune health, cold and flu recovery, pain and inflammation reduction, digestive balance, bloating relief, heart and circulatory wellness, and liver and kidney function.
April 1st (Week 3)
Day and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Location: Orillia

Please click on this link to register —> Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea MAR 18th
Thanks a bunch!

BNFC Red Road to Recovery - Barrie
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3B4, Canada
A 10-week program that uses the Medicine Wheel as a teaching tool and our Indigenous approach to healing to address the Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual aspects of addiction and mental health recovery.

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, April 8th.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!
