Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-09-22 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Rama Red Road to Recovery Group
2026-09-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-13 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
2026-09-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-13 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.

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

Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-13 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
2026-09-23 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

Virtual Red Road to Recovery Group
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
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
2026-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-08 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!

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!

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-09-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-10-08 17:00 - 18:30 | ON
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
2026-09-28 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-12 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.

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
