Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Orillia walking group
2026-06-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Red Road to Recovery - BNFC, 125 Bayfield St.
2026-07-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 | 125 Bayfield St, Barrie, 125 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON, L4M 3B3, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at BNFC at the Justice building – 125 Bayfield St., Barrie
The group will be starting on Thursday, June 11th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Thursday from 1pm – 3pm at 125 Bayfield St.
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!

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-07-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-16 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.

Midland walking group
2026-07-06 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-13 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-20 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.

Raised Beaded Medallion Workshop
2026-07-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 15:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin welcomes Sarah Smoke for a two-day Raised Beaded Medallion workshop in Orillia!
**10 Spots available!** Must be committed to both days when pre-registering for this workshop!
Date: Tuesday, July 7th & Wednesday, July 8th
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (both days)
**Orillia location will be shared after registration**
To pre-register, click here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603003/Raised-Beaded-Medallion-Workshop-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371

GBNWA Red Road - Penetanguishene
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene, ON, 41 Main St., Penetanguishene, ON
Aaniin,in
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association at 41 Main St., Penetanguishene
The group will be starting on Tuesday, June 23th and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm at 41 Main St.
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!

Wellness on the water in Midland at Little Lake
2026-07-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Little Lake Park, Midland ON, 606 Little Lake Park Road, Midland, Ontario, L0K 2E0, Canada
Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On May 27th, July 8th and August 5th at Midland’s Little Lake 12 and 1:15 pm meeting at the parking lot at near the volleyball courts
Pick 1 date below that works for you, this will allow for more people to participate in the series.
We have embedded the Liability Waiver form in the registration.

Miigwech, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, June 17th.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
** Group will not be running on Wednesday, July 1st due to the holiday. **
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!

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-07-09 12:30 - 13:30 | teams
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
the 1st Thursdays of every month, lunchtime from 12:30-1:30pm over microsoft teams
Upcoming dates, June 4, July 9, August 6 and September 3.
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/s3/50561786/Language-Conversation-circle-registration-2026-monthly-lunchtime
If you have any questions, please email Lianne:
lhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Jingle Dress Teachings
2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia for Jingle Dress Teachings with Raven Noganosh!
A light dinner will be served at 5:30pm with the Jingle Dress Teachings to follow.
to register, click here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603403/Jingle-Dress-Teachings
If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or text 1-705-795-3371

Wellness on the water Christian Island-Douglas Lake
2026-07-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Little Lake Park, Midland ON, 606 Little Lake Park Road, Midland, Ontario, L0K 2E0, Canada
UPDATED- June 10 is cancelled please select July 15th or August 12th

Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On June 10th, July 15th, Aug 12th, 2026 at 11 am and 12:15 pm meeting at the lake.
Pick 1 date below that works for you, this will allow for more people to participate in the series.
We have embedded the Liability Waiver form in the registration.

Miigwech, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Relationship with food series (Facilitated by Bridget Foley)
2026-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Facilitated by Bridget Foley, of Babaamaazkonenjike (Guiding Light) Counselling Services
3-part series to learn about Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food.
The series informs participants on how to feed the body, mind and spirit to achieve wholistic body wellness.
pre-register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50567841/Relationship-with-Food-Series-pre-registration
Bridget shares her personal weight loss journey, utilizing both Western and Indigenous Knowledge. Bridget struggled with obesity and weight related health issues for over 25 years, trying a variety of fad diets, exercise regimes, medications, and weight loss surgery, with no long-term success. Bridget turned to her traditional teachings and practices, along with weight loss counselling, where she finally found the tools to heal from her unhealthy relationship with food and sustain healthy weight loss and body wellness. This journey has inspired Bridget’s path to being a helper and the development of Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food.

Finding Your Spirit within
2026-07-16 12:00 - 16:00
Come and Join Chris for a two week series exploring and connecting back to your spirit within you. There will be traditional teachings and activities to help you understand the 7 grandfather teachings. The location of the event is near Orr Lake and once you have registered the location will be shared with you. Happening on July 16th and July 23rd from 12-4 pm. Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register

Sound Bath- UPDATED
2026-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Sound Bath. The Sound bath will take place on July 17th, at 110 Matchedash St N Orillia and August 18th location to be determined from 2- 3 pm.

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

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Grandmothers Circle
2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:00
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50597642/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Rama-Escaambe-Medicine-Making-Anishinaabe-Medicine-for-severe-illness-copy

Virtual Canoe Build
2026-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Offering
Thank you for y0ur interest in a virtual offering of a total canoe construction via Zoom. The dates have yet to be confirmed so please keep an eye out for updates on the website and socials. Come and learn from Canoe Builder Del Taylor as you learn the process of building a birch bark canoe.
