Red Road to Recovery - Open to Community members (Virtual Session)
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 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!

Front Line Worker Red Road to Recovery - Virtual Session / Zoom
2025-03-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 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
2025-03-21 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.

Addiction Support & Education Circle
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
2025-03-24 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 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.

Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-15 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.

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
2025-03-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Orillia clinic (in-person)
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
A little more about Esstin;
Esstin (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.
As 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.
Please prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session.
Due 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.

Winter Stories in the Cabin
2025-03-27 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 and listen to some traditional Anishnaabe Stories.

Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin - 3rd Annual Feeding Our Spirit Series
2025-03-28 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 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 Esstin McLoed will be joining us week 4 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.

Digital Storytelling with Bawd 03/31/25
2025-03-31 20:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Aanii, we will be doing some digital storytelling on March 31st at 8:oopm online.
Wintertime is when we usually do our storytelling. These stories involve our ancestor Nanabush and his interactions with the animals of the forest. These tales, made using AI generated pictures, usually come with a moral at the end. Hope to see you there, have a great week!

Please register for this event by visiting this link Digital Storytelling with Bawd 03/31/25
or by scanning the QR Code in the flyer.
Chi-miigwech!

Monthly Drumming with Neil Monague and Angie Pamajawan
2025-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Come join us to learn some songs and share some laughter. Taking Place on April 2nd, 2025 at 10 am in the Upper Cabin at HEART Retreat. Bring your Drums or shakers if you have one, but not necessary. I have a couple of extras to lend if needed.

Arrole Lawrence - Midland
2025-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Chigamik Community Health Hub, 287 Bayshore Dr., Midland, ON, L4R1L3, Canada
Traditional Healing Session with Arrole in Midland at Chigamik Community Health Centre
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
Sessions are also offered in Midland (Chigamik) and Rama BANAC Head Office, 6030 Rama Rd, Unit 3
A little more about Arrole, Our energy healer
Arrole Lawrence is a Saulteaux healer and band member of the Keeseekoowenin First Nation located in Elphinstone, Manitoba. Over 20 years of practice, he has worked at many First Nations healing centres across south and central Ontario, where he has performed thousands of healing sessions.
The healing centres have given him extensive experience in addressing physical disease, injury rehabilitation, as well as dealing with issues of a mental and emotional nature. Healing has required development of skills sets for addressing physical and emotional trauma, addiction recovery, ancestor healing, the breaking of spiritual agreements and helping clients connect to the heart and spirit so they can live a life in communication with spirit. As an indigenous healer, Arrole helps individuals to quickly resolve, crippling physical ailments, patterns of depression, grief and trauma.
Clients seeking healing are asked to come forward, exchange tobacco for the healing they will be receiving and be prepared to provide permission for the healing work. Once permission is granted, you will be guided inward by closing your eyes, deep breathing, then connecting to the heart.
Once the connection is made, clients are guided through their physical and spiritual systems to address, trauma, drama, fear, pain, suffering and spiritual fragmentation. The work is extensive and so much can be healed in an hour. The goal is always to return the individual to health, wellness and balance for the highest possible outcome.

TH John Rice; Sessions' (Elder/ Traditional Healing Counsellor )
2025-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Barrie Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, 125 Bell Farm Suite 200, Barrie, Ontario, L4M6L2, Canada
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
This session is being held in the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Barrie Clinic while offering 1-1 Healing Sessions with John Rice, sharing traditional teachings and offering counselling.
More about Elder, John Rice:
Zahgausgai “Sun Ray”, Mukwa “Bear Clan”, is an Ojibwa and a 3rd Degree member of the Three Fires Midewiwin Society. John’s home community is Wasauksing First Nation near Parry Sound, Ontario. John’s childhood was rich in stories of his people; his Midewiwin Education began in 1982 and is ongoing. He has made it a life passion to study the “Mlikaans” Teachings which are about the whole development of the human before, during and after life. John is a Storyteller, Big Drum Carrier, Ceremonialist, Singer and Dancer. His greatest joy is watching Ojibwa youth learn and practice the culture. John generously shares his knowledge throughout the Ontario region. He currently works as part of the Early Psychosis Intervention Team at Canadian Mental Health Association in Barrie, Ontario as a Healer. His past work experience includes work as the Elder/Healer at the Mental Health Centre in Penetanguishene and Fenbrook Medium Institution near Gravenhurst, Ontario. He has lectured part time at Georgian College in Barrie. John travels internationally and is a well-respected teacher and elder in the Anishinaabe Nation.

Arrole Lawrence - Orillia
2025-04-10 09:00 - 16:00 | 210 Memorial Ave Orillia, Unit 108, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108, Orillia, ONJ, L3V7V1, Canada
Traditional Healing Session with Arrole at Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Orillia Clinic.
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
Sessions are also offered in Midland (Chigamik) and Rama BANAC Head Office, 6030 Rama Rd, Unit 3
A little more about Arrole, Our energy healer
Arrole Lawrence is a Saulteaux healer and band member of the Keeseekoowenin First Nation located in Elphinstone, Manitoba. Over 20 years of practice, he has worked at many First Nations healing centres across south and central Ontario, where he has performed thousands of healing sessions.
The healing centres have given him extensive experience in addressing physical disease, injury rehabilitation, as well as dealing with issues of a mental and emotional nature. Healing has required development of skills sets for addressing physical and emotional trauma, addiction recovery, ancestor healing, the breaking of spiritual agreements and helping clients connect to the heart and spirit so they can live a life in communication with spirit. As an indigenous healer, Arrole helps individuals to quickly resolve, crippling physical ailments, patterns of depression, grief and trauma.
Clients seeking healing are asked to come forward, exchange tobacco for the healing they will be receiving and be prepared to provide permission for the healing work. Once permission is granted, you will be guided inward by closing your eyes, deep breathing, then connecting to the heart.
Once the connection is made, clients are guided through their physical and spiritual systems to address, trauma, drama, fear, pain, suffering and spiritual fragmentation. The work is extensive and so much can be healed in an hour. The goal is always to return the individual to health, wellness and balance for the highest possible outcome.

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer) Orillia
2025-04-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario

Haudenosaunee Lunch & Learn: Sweet Water Teachings
2025-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Sweet Water Teachings with Leroy Jock Hill!
Wednesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am-1:00pm in Orillia!
(Orillia location will be shared after registration)
Hohahes Leroy Jock Hill is Haudenosaunee Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River. He is a Faithkeeper, Sub-Chief and one of the Wampum/Record Keepers for the Haudenosaunee. Leroy will be sharing his knowledge about sweet water and maple syrup.
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50304565/Haudenosaunee-Lunch-Learn-Sweet-Water-Teachings-with-Leroy-Jock-Hill

Moon Lodge with Grandmother Renee & Sarah Connors
2025-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Monthly virtual Moon Lodge is shifting gears a little bit this fiscal.
It will still be 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.
Next year, we will be aligning our Moon Teachings with some life cycle wheel teachings. What this means is, we will focus on different age groups each month (some for 2 months because there has been a lot of requests for support in some topics discussed previously in those age groups). 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.
Grandmother Renee calls this “Life Stages Through the Moon Cycles”.
Ongoing until Dec 2025
We meet monthly over Microsoft Teams, email Lianne to receive the link.
Please fill in the registration link below:
Moon Lodge Registration 2025

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer) Rama
2025-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Rama clinic (in-person)
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
A little more about Esstin;
Esstin (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.
As 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.
Please prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session.
Due 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.

Learning to Bead Loom
2025-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Come join Chris on April 16th at 10 am at 11o Matchedash St North Orillia to learn the basics of bead looming. All Supplies provided. We will be making a bracelet project. Limited spaces available,

TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer) Barrie
2025-04-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Barrie clinic (in-person)
Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral
Barrie Clinic Location
125 Bell Farm Rd, Suite 200
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-721-9554
Fax: 855-941-2529
Orillia Clinic Location
210 Memorial Ave, Unit 112A&B
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 705-259-9520
Fax: 855-941-2531
A little more about Esstin;
Esstin (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.
As 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.
Please prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session.
Due 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.
