Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Orillia walking group
2026-05-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-02 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.

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle (Virtual)
2026-05-26 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 Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Wellness on the water in Midland at Little Lake
2026-05-27 12:00 - 14:00 | 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
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 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!

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-05-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-04 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.

BNFC Red Road to Recovery - Barrie
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 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.

UPDATED: Ribbon Skirt Workshop for Youth (11-18yrs)
2026-05-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Orillia Common Roof, 169 Front St S, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
**NEW DATE**
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter, Courtney Thomas and ONWG’s Lisa Phillips for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop for Teens on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Orillia.
We have limited spots available for Indigenous youth ages 11-18 years old who have not made a skirt with us before!
Priority will be given to families already engaged in both agencies who would like to learn to make a skirt for themselves or a loved one.
Facilitated by ONWG’s PAL coordinator Lisa Phillips and BANAC/Mamaway’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas
Location: ONWG at 169 Front Street South Orillia, ON
Dinner will be provided.
Inquiries to pal@onwg.net or call/text 705-345-0587
Register here: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/ribbon-skirth-workshop-for-youth

Midland walking group
2026-06-01 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-08 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.

Barrie Walking Group
2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Information booth at the Georgina Island Health Fair
2026-06-02 09:30 - 13:30 | Georgina Island Health Centre
Hosted by Georgina Island Health Centre – Annual Health Fair
BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin will set up an information booth and be part of this meaningful day by engaging with community members in a good way and letting them know how they can connect with community in the future and access primary care. Our Mamaway RN, will be supporting the RVH Chronic Kidney Disease Screening.
Georgina Island Family Health Centre Extends an invitation to you join us at their Annual Health Fair.

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series!
This 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!
Here is the breakdown of the 6-week Series and what we will be doing each week:

Week 1: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.

Week 2: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.

Week 3: Shaker: What are shakers for?

Week 4: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.

Week 5: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts?

Week 6: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!

Throughout 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.
The series will run every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Orillia.
Click link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50560302/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q1-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

Orillia Red Road
2026-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | 210 Memorial Ave Orillia, Unit 108, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108, Orillia, ONJ, L3V7V1, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at 210 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Suite 108, starting Tuesday, April 14th.
This group meets every Tuesday in Orillia from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!

Fire Keeping & Full Moon Ceremony Teachings
2026-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Springwater Park, 1331 ON-26, Midhurst, Ontario, L0L 1X0, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin & Orillia Native Women’s Group at Springwater Park on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 at 10:00am – 2:00pm for Fire Keeping Teachings with Jackson Beer and Full Moon Ceremony Teachings with Ashley King.
We will meet at Springwater Park at the portable and small pavilion. Keep an eye out for the signs!
Lunch will be provided!
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50560306/Fire-Keeping-Teachings-Full-Moon-Ceremony-Teachings-June-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Lisa at pal@onwg.net

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Grandmothers Circle
2026-06-03 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 Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Teachings with Hohahes Leroy Hill
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:00
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas invites you to join us virtually for Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Teachings with Hohahes Leroy Hill on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm!
Zoom Link will be shared upon registration! (Please check your junk and/or spam mail if you have not received the link)
Please register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50560473/Virtual-Haudenosaunee-Thanksgiving-Teachings-with-Leroy-Jock-Hill
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

Flag Raising Ceremony (Barrie)
2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00 | City Hall in Barrie, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Join us at City Hall in Barrie for a flag raising ceremony at 1pm, to acknowledge National Indigenous History Month.
Information booths will be set up inside the rotunda from 12:00-1:00pm.

BNFC
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
Barrie Public Library
City of Barrie – Parks Department
and more to be determined.

No registration required, everyone welcome!

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-06-04 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

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-06-04 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 Jackson:
jbeer@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Odemin Moon Drum Social 2026
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 9W2, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin for our Odemin Moon Drum Social on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at Ferndale Banquet Hall from 6:00pm – 9:00pm!!
Everyone is welcome! (no registration is required)
A light dinner and refreshments will be served at 6:00pm!
We are thrilled to welcome back:

MC: Beedahsiga Elliott
Host Drum: Ashunyung Singers
Co-Host Drum: Eagle Flight Singers
Water Drum: Haudenosaunee Singers

There will be craft vendors on site!!
Important Considerations: (please read before attending)

We ask that you please stay home if you are feeling ill. Let’s consider our Elders and keep everyone healthy!
This is a drug and alcohol-free event!

Mark your calendars, come listen to the drums and come rock your moccs with us!!
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or text 705-795-3371

Information booth at the (MMIMB) Awareness Walk
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Tudhope Park Orillia, 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia, ON
Hosted by Orillia Native Women’s Group
Missing Murdered Indigenous Men Boys (MMIMB) Awareness Walk
This event is a time for community to come together to honour and remember our men and boys; while also raising awareness, it will be an opportunity for sharing and strengthening connections.
BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin will set up an information booth and be part of this meaningful day by engaging with community members in a good way and letting them know how they can connect with community in the future and access primary care.
For more information: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/blue-jean-jacket-awareness-walk

Hunter Safety/PAL Course in partnership with Barrie Native Friendship Center
2026-06-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 18:00 | Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3B4, Canada
Come and join Mamaway’s Land Based Healing coordinator in partnership with the Barrie Native Friendship Center, on June 8th and 9th, 2026 for a course for community to learn about Hunter Safety and Fire arms safety. You will learn essential , legal and ethical practices for hunting. You will also learn wildlife identification, conservation principles and hunting techniques. Hunter safety happens on June 8th 2026 from 8am – 5 pm. Firearms Safety will be June 9th, 2026 from 8 am – 6 pm. Both courses happening at BNFC.

Traditional Anishinaabe Parenting Workshop
2026-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | MASK (RAMA) – Community Room A, 6147 Rama Rd, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 0N7, Canada
In the spirit of reclaiming and revitalizing traditional practices in the earliest stages of life, the BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Mobile Maternity Team invites expressions of interest to attend a Traditional Parenting Workshop with respected knowledge keeper, ​​Nokomis Mary Elliot.
This opportunity is part of a Regional Mobile Perinatal and Reproductive Healthcare Pilot Project, in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Network. It aims to build capacity in the region as recommended in “Sharing our Stories, Strengthening Community Understanding of Our Children’s Health, 2018 Needs Assessment with the IHC, GBGH, and OSMH-Birthing Program, led by Saint Elizabeth FNIM Program.

Topics to be discussed: Why talk about Traditional Parenting, Pregnancy, & Carrying Life; Mossbag/Cradleboard: The Importance of it; Rites of Passage, Roles, & Responsibilities; Grandparenthood: Giving Back.
Lunch & snacks are provided
Miigwech for your interest.
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