Star Blanket Workshop with Nikki Shawana
2024-08-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Join the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters on July 31st & August 1st for a Star Blanket Workshop with Nikki Shawana!
Nikki Shawana is an Indigenous artist from the Odawa Nation (Anishinaabe), Eagle clan. Her roots are from Wiikwemkoong, Manitoulin Island, however, she grew up in Southern Ontario. Nikki currently resides and raises her family in Norfolk County.
Nikki started Pow Wow dancing at an early age as a way to keep connected to her Anishinaabe culture while growing up in an urban setting. As a teenager, she gathered teachings from Elders, dancers, singers and crafts people in her community and the powwow trail. Growing up in Southern Ontario, Nikki learned many teachings, songs, dances and language from the Haudenosaunee as well. She quickly found herself as a role model for other youth in her community that wanted to learn more about their culture.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO FIVE (5) SPOTS!!
Please register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50263045/Star-Blanket-Workshop
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location will be shared after registration is complete!

Traditional Archery Series
2024-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada

Beading/Sewing Circle
2024-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-22 13:00 - 15:00
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter, Courtney Thomas for a Beading/Sewing Circle from 1:00pm-3:00pm weekly starting on Thursday, July 11th, 2024.
Courtney will teach you different beading techniques and/or sewing techniques that you would like to learn. Light refreshments will be provided.
**Location will be shared after registration.
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50261557/Beading-Sewing-Circle-Q2
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca

#NotOurMedicine Campaign Development (8 weeks)
2024-08-01 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-08 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-15 16:30 - 19:00
Throughout the 8-week creation (8 consecutive Thursdays 430-7pm) of multi-media assets and campaign messaging, there will be an effort in raising awareness and education for the youth in the region. Our goal is for this to be a long-lasting campaign that is relevant in a meaningful and cultural way.
The campaign will focus on these key elements:

Awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse
Understanding what is our medicine, building our bundles
Discuss where to go to for help and support when you needed.

The foundational philosophy is to reduce the stigma of opioid addiction. And the message woven throughout will be the strength of cultural connections as supporting factors in recovery.

Yoga in Our Yurt
2024-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Horses are Magic, 1098 Scarlett Line, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0, Canada
Come join us for a 5 week series of Yoga in our Yurt located at Horses are Magic in Orr Lake ON.
dates are June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, Aug 2nd and Aug 9th from 1 pm – 2 pm each session.

Black Ash Basket Making Workshop
2024-08-02 09:00 - 17:00
Please join us for a black ash basket making workshop Aug 2nd at 9am. This workshop will be hosted by Kimberly White from Talking Turtle Baskets. She will be providing the material and the knowledge and we will be providing lunch. Hope to see you there!

Wiidosendiwag-They Walk with Each other Walking Challenge
2024-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Scouts Valley Orillia
Walking Challenge

Building Shakers in the Teepee
2024-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Our Spirits
2024-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-27 10:00 - 14:00
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 8-week Series and what we will be doing each week:

Week 1: Four Sacred Medicines: Teachings about the four sacred medicines and harvesting.

Week 2: What’s in Your Bundle?: What is a bundle? Bundle teachings.

Week 3: Eagle Feather Teachings: Eagle feather dressing and teachings.

Week 4: The Moccasin We Wear: Share various style of moccasins from different nations around Turtle Island.

Week 5: Shaker Teachings: What are shakers for?

Week 6: Learn the Songs: What do the songs mean? What songs do you know?

Week 7: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Teachings: Why do we wear ribbon skirts and ribbon skirts? What are your colors?

Week 8: Feast Your Bundles: Potluck Feast! Bring your favorite dish to share!

Throughout the 8 weeks, participants will make a bundle bag, smudge kit, dress their feather, a feather case, moccasins, a shaker, learn songs such as the Eagle Song and Traveling Song, 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/s3/50259416/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca

Red Road to Recovery- In Person at BANAC/Mamaway Office in Midland
2024-08-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | BANAC/Mamaway Office. Midland, 562 King St, Midland
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.
Facilitators: Kathy StAmant and Steve Beaupre
Case Manager: Zoe Horst 705-627-8148

Drumming in the Teepee
2024-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada

Moonlodge with Grandmother Renee & Sarah Connors
2024-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Ongoing until March 2025
3rd Tues of every month, 1-3pm
We meet monthly over Microsoft Teams
Email Lianne to be added to the distribution list.

Nokomis Giizis Gathering - Datgaagmin Dbik Giizis
2024-08-21 12:00 - 15:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us for this monthly Nokomis engagement happening Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, from 12-3pm, that will offer both healing and connection as we lean into our culture, traditions, and Nokomis Giizis Teachings.
This month we lean into the energy of the Thimbleberry Moon – Datgaagmin Dbik Giizis.
(Thimbleberry Moon) August is when the last of the berries are harvested. The Datgaagmin (Thimbleberry) produces fruits every three years and reminds us that good things take time in Life. And to honor that in all of us.
This Nokomis engagement location will be at Matchedash Hub where we will explore a recipe with Blueberries!
We will gather to share some teachings and to embrace yourself in the experience of what the Berry moon has to offer.
Feel free to share with those who this may interest.
Thank you for registering with the link below so we can prepare adequately.
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50267723/Nokomis-Giizis-Series-Aug-2024
Visit our website to see all the other programs happening this month: www.mamaway.ca/events
Don’t forget to follow us on Socials if you haven’t done so (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Throughout the year, we will gather on the land each month to deepen our connection to the land and self.
Each month our adventures will include traditional moon teaching, wellness teachings, periodically a physical adventure or a hands-on creation.

Red Road to Recovery- In Person at Rama First Nation
2024-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Wewena Minodoodawin Health Centre, 6036 Rama Rd, Rama First Nation, Ontario, Canada
Anishinaabae Miikan
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.
Facilitators: Kathy St.Amant and Steve Beaupre
Case Manager: Zoe Horst 705-627-8148

Building Drums in them Yurt
2024-08-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Horses are Magic, 1098 Scarlett Line, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0, Canada

Digital Storytelling with Bawd Elliott August 29th 2024
2024-08-27 20:00 - 21:00
Hello, all!
Please join me online for some digital storytelling August 27th at 8:00 p.m. I will be covering some chapters from The Mishomis Book written by Eddie Benton Banai Baa. Please register for this event by using the Alchemer link provided at the bottom of the page.

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Summer Community Feast (Hector Copegog)
2024-08-28 12:00 - 17:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50265515/Summer-Community-Feast-Reg-Monday-July-22nd-2024

Please Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin on Wednesday, August, 2024 at 12:00pm-5:00pm for this ceremony for community.
Notes (What to Bring)
Wild Game, Fish, Wild Rice, Corn
Feast Bundle (Plate, Bowl, cup, utensils
No Bear Meat
Large Cereal bowl maximum size of food dish to bring into the ceremony
