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SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis series will provide a safe and supportive space to connect with other community members and explore a range of topics related to cultural teachings and building your own bundle. By participating in the program\, it will provide you with the tools and resources you need to help you live a good life! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout the 6 weeks\, participants will make a bundle bag\, smudge kit\, medicine bags\, dress a feather\, a feather case\,  a shaker\, ribbon skirts/shirts and lastly\, bring their favorite dish to feast their bundles. \nThe series will run every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia. \nClick link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50311051/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q1-2025 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-3/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Building-Our-Bundles-Series-Flyer-2025-Q1-Final.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250319T180535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T130910Z
UID:10003633-1747476000-1747490400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Re-raising the teepee has been POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Teepee Raising Postponed
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/re-raising-the-teepee/
LOCATION:HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte\, 328 Line 15 North\, Oro Medonte\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Teepee-Raising-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250407T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T200205Z
UID:10003683-1747389600-1747396800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Beading Circle Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for 6 weeks to learn how to bead every Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm in Orillia! \n(Location will be shared after registration) \nStarting Friday\, May 9th\, 2025 for 6 weeks! \n  \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50355996/Beading-Circle-Drop-In-Q1 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/beading-circle-drop-in/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Beading-Circle-Drop-In-Q1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250415T083752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T083752Z
UID:10003690-1747310400-1747317600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Cooking Circle- Wild Leeks
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Registered Nurse/Nutritionist Christal Champagne for an upcoming community offering with the Cooking Circle- Wild Leeks\n\nDescription of event: \nWant to eat more traditional foods?\nWant to learn about harvesting leeks this spring?\nWant to learn how to cook with leeks? \nJoin us in the kitchen for this fun\, interactive program. You will learn about the importance of this plant and make a nutritious meal to take home and enjoy! \nNo cooking experience is needed. All supplies will be provided.\nAll ages welcomed \nWhen: Thursday\, May 15th\, 2025\n​\nTime: 12 pm- 2 pm\n​\nLocation: Orillia : 210 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 108 ​(Community Hub) \nPlease register for this program by completing the survey below \n\nhttps://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50335516/Cooking-Circle-Wild-Leeks\n\nIf you have any question please reach out to Christal Champagne cchampagne@banac.on.ca.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/cooking-circle-wild-leeks/
LOCATION:210 Memorial Ave Orillia\, Unit 108\, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108\, Orillia\, ONJ\, L3V7V1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250403T193401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T193401Z
UID:10003648-1747299600-1747324800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Arrole Lawrence - Orillia
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Arrole at Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Orillia Clinic.  \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nSessions are also offered in Midland (Chigamik) and Rama BANAC Head Office\, 6030 Rama Rd\, Unit 3 \nA little more about Arrole\, Our energy healer \nArrole 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. \nThe 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. \nClients 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. \nOnce 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/arrole-lawrence-orillia-2/
LOCATION:210 Memorial Ave Orillia\, Unit 108\, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108\, Orillia\, ONJ\, L3V7V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250214T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175422Z
UID:10003610-1747216800-1747238400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH Esstin Mcleod Workshop (Medicine Healer)
DESCRIPTION:Ceremonial Medicine making Workshop with Esstin Mcleod  in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Orillia (in-person) Limited space \n  \nPlease sign up via this link; https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50360445/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Traditional-Medicine-Workshop-with-Esstin-Mcleod-Orillia \nA little more about Esstin; \nEsstin (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. \nAs 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. \nPlease prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session. \nDue 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-esstin-mcleod-workshop-medicine-healer/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin,Virtual Event Offering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Esstin-Mcleod-Medicine-making-workshop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003550-1747161000-1747168200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ongoing-peer-support-group-RR2R.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250407T200305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T200305Z
UID:10003669-1747130400-1747144800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis series will provide a safe and supportive space to connect with other community members and explore a range of topics related to cultural teachings and building your own bundle. By participating in the program\, it will provide you with the tools and resources you need to help you live a good life! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout the 6 weeks\, participants will make a bundle bag\, smudge kit\, medicine bags\, dress a feather\, a feather case\,  a shaker\, ribbon skirts/shirts and lastly\, bring their favorite dish to feast their bundles. \nThe series will run every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia. \nClick link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50311051/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q1-2025 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-3/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Building-Our-Bundles-Series-Flyer-2025-Q1-Final.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250417T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200845Z
UID:10003693-1747128600-1747153800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Learning to Build Ojibway Style Moccasins
DESCRIPTION:Come and Join Chris in the Cabin at HEART Retreat to Learn how to build your own Ojibway style Moccasins. This will take place on May 13th\, 2025 starting at 9:30 am. This is a full day of challenging sewing\, you have strong hands to be able to complete.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/learning-to-build-ojibway-style-moccasins/
LOCATION:HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte\, 328 Line 15 North\, Oro Medonte\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Making-Moccasins-in-the-Cabin-HEART-Retreat.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250214T163902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T163902Z
UID:10003609-1747126800-1747152000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod  in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Orillia clinic (in-person) \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nA little more about Esstin; \nEsstin (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. \nAs 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. \nPlease prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session. \nDue 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-esstin-mcleod-sessions-medicine-healer-4/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin,Virtual Event Offering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250403T193049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T193049Z
UID:10003645-1747040400-1747065600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Arrole Lawrence - Midland
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Arrole in Midland at Chigamik Community Health Centre  \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nSessions are also offered in Midland (Chigamik) and Rama BANAC Head Office\, 6030 Rama Rd\, Unit 3 \nA little more about Arrole\, Our energy healer \nArrole 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. \nThe 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. \nClients 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. \nOnce 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/arrole-lawrence-midland-2/
LOCATION:Chigamik Community Health Hub\, 287 Bayshore Dr.\, Midland\, ON\, L4R1L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250214T163835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T163835Z
UID:10003608-1747040400-1747065600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer)
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod  in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Barrie clinic (in-person) \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nA little more about Esstin; \nEsstin (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. \nAs 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. \nPlease prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session. \nDue 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-esstin-mcleod-sessions-medicine-healer-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin,Virtual Event Offering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250407T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T200205Z
UID:10003682-1746784800-1746792000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Beading Circle Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for 6 weeks to learn how to bead every Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm in Orillia! \n(Location will be shared after registration) \nStarting Friday\, May 9th\, 2025 for 6 weeks! \n  \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50355996/Beading-Circle-Drop-In-Q1 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/beading-circle-drop-in/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Beading-Circle-Drop-In-Q1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250409T132405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T134948Z
UID:10003688-1746619200-1746624600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Grandmother Grandfather Series with Myrtle Jamieson
DESCRIPTION:Good day\, \nWe are thrilled to welcome Myrtle Jamieson from Beausoleil First Nation to join us for the next Grandmother & Grandfather’s Storytelling Sharing Series on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2025 \nMyrtle will share stories from her past about her community\, culture\, language\, what she has learned along the way about the Anishinaabe ways of knowing and being. \nJoin us via 2 Options:\nOver Zoom (Virtually):\n12:00-1:30pm or\nRegister here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50356133/Myrtle-Grandfather-Grandmother-Sharing-Series-2025-Virtual-Registration-copy \nIn person: 562 King St\, Midland\, ON\n11:15am-1:30pm\nRegister here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50356134/Myrtle-Grandfather-Grandmother-Sharing-Series-2025-In-Person-Registration-copy \nA light lunch will be served (Chili) \nPlease note there is limited (10 spots) in person and parking is 2 doors down at the church due to limited parking spaces at BANAC Midland office.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/13291/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MW-Grandfathers-Grandmothers-Sharing-Series.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Monague":MAILTO:tmonague@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003549-1746556200-1746563400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ongoing-peer-support-group-RR2R.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250407T200305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T200305Z
UID:10003668-1746525600-1746540000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series! \nThis series will provide a safe and supportive space to connect with other community members and explore a range of topics related to cultural teachings and building your own bundle. By participating in the program\, it will provide you with the tools and resources you need to help you live a good life! \nHere is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week: \n\nWeek 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.\n\n\nWeek 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.\n\n\nWeek 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?\n\n\nWeek 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.\n\n\nWeek 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? \n\n\nWeek 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!\n\nThroughout the 6 weeks\, participants will make a bundle bag\, smudge kit\, medicine bags\, dress a feather\, a feather case\,  a shaker\, ribbon skirts/shirts and lastly\, bring their favorite dish to feast their bundles. \nThe series will run every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia. \nClick link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50311051/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q1-2025 \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/building-our-bundles-uplifting-your-spirit-3/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003548-1745951400-1745958600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ongoing-peer-support-group-RR2R.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250403T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T191725Z
UID:10003638-1745917200-1745942400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Diane LongBoat - Barrie
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Diane Longboat\, Barrie Clinic. \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \n1-1 Healing Session with Diane Longboat\, sharing traditional teachings\, and guidance. \nKahontakwas Diane Longboat\, B.A\, B.Ed\, M.Ed is a member of the Turtle Clan\, Mohawk Nation at Six Nations Grand River Territory\, Canada and a citizen of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. She is the founder of Soul of the Mother\, a healing and teaching lodge on the shores of the Grand River. \nDiane’s work is situated at the intersection of health\, education and traditional First Nations knowledge systems. \nShe is a ceremonial leader\, traditional teacher\, and healer. \nShe works with spirit brought by creation and messages brought by ancestors. \nHealing through listening\, creating the ceremony and listen to the community members.\nHelp them regain balance in spirit\, mind\, body and in their hearts.\nSharing the knowledge with community members\, to provide clarity on their journey. \nShe travels amongst First Nations and globally\, to carry the Sacred Fire for the transformational healing of self\, community and the Earth. \nPodcast:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4r1hJysr22oQMTXf2pqShM?si=EiGl70E4TH235xmr-0qyHA \nDirect quote: Humanity stands at the precipice. Our thoughts\, behaviours and actions will dictate how life will continue or not\, on Mother Earth. \nWe must evolve spiritually\, receive spiritual guidance daily\, and act on the guidance given in order to grow as individuals and heal Mother Earth as we do so. Only when we truly live the universal spiritual laws and the natural laws of Mother Earth will we complete our spiritual mandate. Life on earth is a training ground to become the spiritual warrior of peace. \n  \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/diane-longboat-barrie/
LOCATION:210 Memorial Ave Orillia\, Unit 108\, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108\, Orillia\, ONJ\, L3V7V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250403T191646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T191646Z
UID:10003637-1745830800-1745856000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Diane LongBoat - Orillia
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Diane Longboat\, Orillia Clinic. \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \n1-1 Healing Session with Diane Longboat\, sharing traditional teachings\, and guidance. \nKahontakwas Diane Longboat\, B.A\, B.Ed\, M.Ed is a member of the Turtle Clan\, Mohawk Nation at Six Nations Grand River Territory\, Canada and a citizen of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. She is the founder of Soul of the Mother\, a healing and teaching lodge on the shores of the Grand River. \nDiane’s work is situated at the intersection of health\, education and traditional First Nations knowledge systems. \nShe is a ceremonial leader\, traditional teacher\, and healer. \nShe works with spirit brought by creation and messages brought by ancestors. \nHealing through listening\, creating the ceremony and listen to the community members.\nHelp them regain balance in spirit\, mind\, body and in their hearts.\nSharing the knowledge with community members\, to provide clarity on their journey. \nShe travels amongst First Nations and globally\, to carry the Sacred Fire for the transformational healing of self\, community and the Earth. \nPodcast:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4r1hJysr22oQMTXf2pqShM?si=EiGl70E4TH235xmr-0qyHA \nDirect quote: Humanity stands at the precipice. Our thoughts\, behaviours and actions will dictate how life will continue or not\, on Mother Earth. \nWe must evolve spiritually\, receive spiritual guidance daily\, and act on the guidance given in order to grow as individuals and heal Mother Earth as we do so. Only when we truly live the universal spiritual laws and the natural laws of Mother Earth will we complete our spiritual mandate. Life on earth is a training ground to become the spiritual warrior of peace. \n  \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/diane-longboat-orillia/
LOCATION:210 Memorial Ave Orillia\, Unit 108\, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108\, Orillia\, ONJ\, L3V7V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250225T031923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T151611Z
UID:10003626-1745575200-1745582400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Cooking Circle with RN\, Christal Champagne (reschedule)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the kitchen for a cooking circle with Christal RN from the Mamaway Team. You will learn to make easy healthy overnight oats to take home and enjoy for the upcoming week. ​ \nNo cooking experience needed. All supplies will be provided. \nWhen: Friday March 14th 2025 – ORILLA ​ \nFriday April 4th\, 2025 – BARRIE​ (RESCHEDULED to April 25th 2025) \n​Time: 10 am- 12 pm​ \nMust pre-register via link: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50303992/Cooking-Circle-Overnight-oats  \n​Location: Orillia : 210 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 108 ​& \nBarrie: 125 Bell Farm Road\, Suite 200​
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/cooking-circle-with-rn-christal-champagne-2/
LOCATION:Barrie Clinic\, 125 Bell Farm Rd Suite 200\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 6L2\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250403T193901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T193901Z
UID:10003655-1745485200-1745510400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Arrole Lawrence - Barrie
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Arrole at Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Barrie Clinic.  \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nSessions are also offered in Midland (Chigamik) and Rama BANAC Head Office\, 6030 Rama Rd\, Unit 3 \nA little more about Arrole\, Our energy healer \nArrole 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. \nThe 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. \nClients 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. \nOnce 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/arrole-lawrence-barrie/
LOCATION:Barrie Clinic\, 125 Bell Farm Rd Suite 200\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250403T193633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T193633Z
UID:10003651-1745398800-1745424000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Arrole Lawrence - Rama
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Arrole at Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Rama Clinic.  \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nSessions are also offered in Midland (Chigamik) and Rama BANAC Head Office\, 6030 Rama Rd\, Unit 3 \nA little more about Arrole\, Our energy healer \nArrole 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. \nThe 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. \nClients 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. \nOnce 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/arrole-lawrence-rama/
LOCATION:6036 Rama Road\, Rama ON\, 6036 Rama Road\, Rama\, ON\, L3V6H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250321T155739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T160606Z
UID:10003634-1745398800-1745424000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ribbon Skirt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s\, Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop on Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 2025\, from 9:00am – 4:00pm. \nWe have 6 spots available for Community Members who have not made a skirt with us before! \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50310534/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-April-23-2025 \nOrillia location will be share after registration. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney Thomas cthomas@banac.on.ca and/or Bawd at belliott@banac.on.ca
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ribbon-skirt-workshop-4/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/April-23rd-Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250410T194458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T194458Z
UID:10003689-1745352000-1745355600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Storytelling online with Bawd Elliott
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin! We are hosting some digital storytelling April 22 2025 at 8pm. Please register for this event by clicking on the link below. Thanks a bunch! \n  \nDigital Storytelling with Bawd 04/22/25
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/digital-storytelling-online-with-bawd-elliott/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event Offering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250122T150350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151352Z
UID:10003547-1745346600-1745353800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ongoing Red Road to Recovery Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:If you have attended Red Road to Recovery series in the past and are looking for continued connection. \nThis ongoing peer support group meets weekly over zoom\, Tuesdays from 630-830pm. \nA peer support group is a safe space where community members with similar experiences can connect\, share\, and support each other. \nThis peer support group can help you feel less alone in your recovery\, learn from others\, and maintain hope. \nRegister by emailing Steve for zoom access.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ongoing-red-road-to-recovery-peer-support-group/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ongoing-peer-support-group-RR2R.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Beaupre":MAILTO:mwredroad2@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250113T183844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T184935Z
UID:10003521-1745312400-1745337600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH John Rice; Sessions' (Elder/ Traditional Healing Counsellor )
DESCRIPTION:Please contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nThis session is being held in the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Orillia Clinic while offering 1-1 Healing Sessions with John Rice\, sharing traditional teachings and offering counselling. \nMore about Elder\, John Rice: \nZahgausgai “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 an Elder and advisor to DBCFS and the cultural programming that occur there for families along with ceremony and teachings around the region as a respected Elder in our region. His past work experience includes work as the Early Psychosis Intervention Team at Canadian Mental Health Association in Barrie\, Ontario as a Healer\, 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-john-rice-sessions-elder-traditional-healing-counsellor-2/
LOCATION:210 Memorial Ave Orillia\, Unit 108\, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108\, Orillia\, ONJ\, L3V7V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250417T140940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T140940Z
UID:10003692-1745222400-1745254800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/closed-2/
LOCATION:ON
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250417T140922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T140922Z
UID:10003691-1744963200-1744995600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/closed/
LOCATION:ON
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250214T163516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T202109Z
UID:10003606-1744880400-1744905600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:TH Esstin Mcleod Session's (Medicine Healer) Barrie
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Healing Session with Esstin Mcleod  in Mamaway Wiidokdaadwins Barrie clinic (in-person) \nPlease contact our clinic closest to you to make a referral \nBarrie Clinic Location \n125 Bell Farm Rd\, Suite 200\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-721-9554\nFax: 855-941-2529 \nOrillia Clinic Location \n210 Memorial Ave\, Unit 112A&B\nHours: 8:00am – 4:00pm\nPhone: 705-259-9520\nFax: 855-941-2531 \nA little more about Esstin; \nEsstin (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. \nAs 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. \nPlease prepare your tobacco ahead of time to provide to Esstin Mcleod at your session. \nDue 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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/th-esstin-mcleod-sessions-medicine-healer/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin,Virtual Event Offering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142905
CREATED:20250319T160257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T160257Z
UID:10003632-1744797600-1744812000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Learning to Bead Loom
DESCRIPTION: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\,
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/learning-to-bead-loom/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bead-Looming-Final.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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END:VCALENDAR