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SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-continuing-peer-support-group-2025-11-25/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260107T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Red Road to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday\, November 5th . \nThis group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne to register. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/virtual-red-road-to-recovery-4/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T183000
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CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
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SUMMARY:Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe 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. \nThrough 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. \nWhether 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. \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sweetgrass-gathering-circle/2026-01-08/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251202T195533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T203141Z
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SUMMARY:Pow Wow Family Fun Nights!
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin\, we invite you all to join us for “Pow Wow Family Fun Nights” starting Thursday\, December 4th\, 2025\, at the Rama Community Hall at 5:00pm! \nThis drop-in style event will showcase and teach various styles of dance that you would see at a pow wow. We will have Oshki Gnebig Mnis Youth Drum practicing with a couple dancers in regalia each evening to showcase their style of dance and will be available to show any of our community members how to dance. If you have regalia that you would like to wear\, you are more than welcome to bring it to dance with. \nWe will be having a potluck style dinner starting at 5:30pm! If you are able to\, bring your favorite dish to contribute to the potluck. \nTime:  \n\n5:30pm – 6:30pm – Pot Luck Dinner\n6:30pm – 8:00pm – Dancing & Singing\n\nLocation: Rama Community Hall (5950 Rama Rd\, Rama\, ON) \nDates:  \n\nDecember 4th & December 18th\,2025\nJanuary 8th & January 22nd\, 2026\nFebruary 5th & February 19th\, 2026\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371 or  Stephanie at stephaniem@ramafirstnation.ca or 1-705-325-3611 ext 1429
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/pow-wow-family-fun-nights-3/
LOCATION:Rama Community Hall\, 5950 Rama Rd\, Rama\, Ontario\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251204T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201049Z
UID:10005377-1768212000-1768219200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Addiction Support & Education Circle
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share\, and learn in a safe\, supportive circle. Join us in Orillia at 110 Matchedash St. N. or from the comfort of your own home over Zoom. Open to all\, Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. \nPlease click the link below to register
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/addiction-support-education-circle-6/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid - in person and online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roxanne Haslam":MAILTO:rhaslam@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251113T193658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193658Z
UID:10005358-1768309200-1768316400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/penetanguishene-red-road-to-recovery-group/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene\, ON\, 41 Main St.\, Penetanguishene\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002138-1768329000-1768336200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-continuing-peer-support-group-2025-11-25/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251219T200718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T200718Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s\, Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for a Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Workshop on Wednesday\, January 14th\, 2026\, from 9:30am – 4:00pm. \nWe have 6 spots available for Community Members who have not made a skirt or shirt with us before! \nClick here to pre-register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50493300/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-January-14-2026 \nOrillia location will be share after spots have been selected! \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-shirt-workshop/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251006T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191808Z
UID:10005343-1768413600-1768420800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Red Road to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday\, November 5th . \nThis group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne to register. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/virtual-red-road-to-recovery-4/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004318-1768496400-1768501800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe 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. \nThrough 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. \nWhether 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. \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sweetgrass-gathering-circle/2026-01-15/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251219T185952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175228Z
UID:10005400-1768557600-1768564800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Anishnaabemowin Circle (Virtual Access)
DESCRIPTION:Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation \nElder\, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle\,\nevery other Friday\, starting January 16th\, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm \nThis virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language. \nRegister here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491811/Language-Class-registration-2026 \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please email Lianne:\nlhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder\, Hector
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/anishnaabemowin-circle-virtual-access/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251219T192443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T192443Z
UID:10005434-1768582800-1768590000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, we invite you to an all natural homemade cold & flu remedies workshop happening January 16th and 23rd. Join us for a hands-on experience hosted by our very own Heather McIntyre\, where you’ll learn how to make your own traditional and natural remedies to support your wellness during cold and flu season.\n\nPlease register for this event using the link provided.\n\nJanuary 16th   5pm to 7pm –> Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living JAN 16th 5pm to 7pm\n\nChi-Miigwech and Baa Maa Pii.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/natural-remedies-to-support-healthy-living-2/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bawd Elliott":MAILTO:belliott@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20260113T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200847Z
UID:10005472-1768896000-1768928400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Barrie Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/barrie-walking-group/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Johnson’s Beach Parking lot\, 2 Johnson St\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 1E1
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20251113T193658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193658Z
UID:10005359-1768914000-1768921200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/penetanguishene-red-road-to-recovery-group/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene\, ON\, 41 Main St.\, Penetanguishene\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20260109T143049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T143114Z
UID:10005457-1768914000-1768921200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Moon Lodge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monthly virtual Moon Lodge \nA safe place for women to come together to share their life experiences and embrace the teachings offered by Grandmother Renee and the knowledge shared by Sarah Connors\, Naturopath & Indigenous Doula. And it will continue to occur the Third Tuesday of every month\, 1-3pm. \nWe will be aligning our Moon Teachings with our endocrine system (how the body relates to nature). What this means is\, we will focus on different areas of the body each month with focus on caring for one’s self and as always Sarah will share her knowledge to use Traditional Medicines to support that par to the body. This will provide an opportunity for all ages to join us and learn more about some ways they can incorporate these tools and teachings to live the good life in all stages along our journey. \nOngoing until Dec 2026\nWe meet monthly over Microsoft Teams\, email Lianne with any questions.\nPlease fill in the registration link below to receive the link.\nhttps://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491760/Moon-Lodge-Registration-2026 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/moon-lodge-2026/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140043
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002139-1768933800-1768941000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-continuing-peer-support-group-2025-11-25/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251218T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T205501Z
UID:10005395-1769000400-1769007600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Mino Miijim 'Good Food' Roots of Wellness Series
DESCRIPTION:Mino Miijim “Good Food” Roots of Wellness Series: \nThis 4 part series will provide information about living with diabetes/ preventing diabetes\, and how to nourish the body through food. Each session will focus on a specific topic\, followed by a cooking session where you will prepare food to take home and enjoy. \nRegistration is required to allow for the planning needed in purchasing food \nTo register scan the QR code in poster OR follow the link below OR link at the bottom of this page under (website) \nhttps://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50373133/Mino-Miijim-Roots-of-wellness-series \nIf you have any questions\, please email Christal at cchampagne@banac.on.ca
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/mino-miijim-good-food-roots-of-wellness-series-7/
LOCATION:562 King St\, Midland ON\, 562 King St\, Midland\, Ontario\, L4R 4P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251006T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191808Z
UID:10005344-1769018400-1769025600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Red Road to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, \nWe will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday\, November 5th . \nThis group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm. \nPlease reach out to Roxanne to register. \nMiigwetch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/virtual-red-road-to-recovery-4/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Program Offering
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251215T152607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T152607Z
UID:10005387-1769018400-1769025600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation\, to herbal infusions that support stress relief\, immune health\, cold and flu recovery\, pain and inflammation reduction\, digestive balance\, bloating relief\, heart and circulatory wellness\, and liver and kidney function. \nStarts: January 21st \nDay and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM \nLocation: Orillia \n  \nPlease click on this link to register. Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea JAN 21st \nThanks a bunch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/naakshik-aniibiishaaboo-evening-tea-8/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bawd Elliott":MAILTO:belliott@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004319-1769101200-1769106600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe 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. \nThrough 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. \nWhether 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. \n 
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/sweetgrass-gathering-circle/2026-01-22/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251202T195658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T203213Z
UID:10005369-1769103000-1769112000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Pow Wow Family Fun Nights!
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin\, we invite you all to join us for “Pow Wow Family Fun Nights” starting Thursday\, December 4th\, 2025\, at the Rama Community Hall at 5:00pm! \nThis drop-in style event will showcase and teach various styles of dance that you would see at a pow wow. We will have Oshki Gnebig Mnis Youth Drum practicing with a couple dancers in regalia each evening to showcase their style of dance and will be available to show any of our community members how to dance. If you have regalia that you would like to wear\, you are more than welcome to bring it to dance with. \nWe will be having a potluck style dinner starting at 5:30pm! If you are able to\, bring your favorite dish to contribute to the potluck. \nTime:  \n\n5:30pm – 6:30pm – Pot Luck Dinner\n6:30pm – 8:00pm – Dancing & Singing\n\nLocation: Rama Community Hall (5950 Rama Rd\, Rama\, ON) \nDates:  \n\nDecember 4th & December 18th\,2025\nJanuary 8th & January 22nd\, 2026\nFebruary 5th & February 19th\, 2026\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371 or  Stephanie at stephaniem@ramafirstnation.ca or 1-705-325-3611 ext 1429
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/pow-wow-family-fun-nights-4/
LOCATION:Rama Community Hall\, 5950 Rama Rd\, Rama\, Ontario\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251219T192916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T192916Z
UID:10005435-1769173200-1769180400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:Aaniin\, we invite you to an all natural homemade cold & flu remedies workshop happening January 16th and 23rd. Join us for a hands-on experience hosted by our very own Heather McIntyre\, where you’ll learn how to make your own traditional and natural remedies to support your wellness during cold and flu season.\n\nPlease register for this event using the link provided.\n\nJanuary 23th   1pm to 3pm –>Natural Remedies to Support Healthy Living JAN 23rd 1pm to 3pm\n\nChi-Miigwech and Baa Maa Pii.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/natural-remedies-to-support-healthy-living-3/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bawd Elliott":MAILTO:belliott@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20260113T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200847Z
UID:10005473-1769500800-1769533200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Barrie Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/barrie-walking-group/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Johnson’s Beach Parking lot\, 2 Johnson St\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 1E1
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251204T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201149Z
UID:10005378-1769508000-1769515200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Addiction Support & Education Circle
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share\, and learn in a safe\, supportive circle. Join us in Orillia at 110 Matchedash St. N. or from the comfort of your own home over Zoom. Open to all\, Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. \nPlease click the link below to register
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/addiction-support-education-circle-8/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid - in person and online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lorie Roberts":MAILTO:lroberts@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251219T195058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T195058Z
UID:10005399-1769508000-1769522400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit for Frontline Workers
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 each other 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/s3/50491431/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q4-2026 \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-for-frontline-workers/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251113T193658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193658Z
UID:10005360-1769518800-1769526000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Penetanguishene Red Road to Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/penetanguishene-red-road-to-recovery-group/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene\, ON\, 41 Main St.\, Penetanguishene\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002140-1769538600-1769545800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/red-road-to-recovery-continuing-peer-support-group-2025-11-25/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251219T182212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T141348Z
UID:10005398-1769594400-1769616000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:BNFC Foot Care Screening Event
DESCRIPTION:Good day\, \nJoin us at the foot care screening event in Barrie. A community event to educate\, spread awareness\, and prevent/reduce diabetic foot complications for urban-Indigenous people in the region. \nSee tentative schedule below for the day. \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFoot care screenings\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDiabetes Education (Lunch & Learn)\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nFoot care screenings\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nNutritional bingo \nMamaway Wiidokdaadwin – Foot Care nurse/diabetes educator\, and nutritional bingo\nBNFC – Taylor Grisdale – Foot care screening\nSpirit Fit (Scott Simpson) – reflexologist\nThink Feet (Calista Laviola) – chiropodist \nWe hope to see you there\, please register through Taylor for this upcoming screening event so she can prepare accordingly.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/bnfc-foot-care-screening-event/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Grisdale":MAILTO:t.grisdale@bnfc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20251215T152755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T152755Z
UID:10005388-1769623200-1769630400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation\, to herbal infusions that support stress relief\, immune health\, cold and flu recovery\, pain and inflammation reduction\, digestive balance\, bloating relief\, heart and circulatory wellness\, and liver and kidney function. \nJanuary 28th \nDay and Time: Wednesdays @ 6 PM \nLocation: Orillia \n  \nPlease click on this link to register. Naakshik Aniibiishaaboo Evening Tea JAN 21st \nThanks a bunch!
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/naakshik-aniibiishaaboo-evening-tea-9/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bawd Elliott":MAILTO:belliott@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140044
CREATED:20260108T160817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T175328Z
UID:10005446-1769680800-1769688000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Snow Shoeing at Springwater Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris the Land Based Healing Coordinator and Amaru from the Barrie Native Friendship Center as the lead people on a snowshoe hike through Sunnidale Park. Starting on January 29th\, 2026 at 10 am Weather Permitting. Please meet at the Dorian Parker Center Parking Area by 9:45 am.  If you don’t have your own snowshoes we have some to lend you.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/snow-shoeing-at-sunnidale-park-barrie/
LOCATION:Springwater Park\, 1331 ON-26\, Midhurst\, Ontario\, L0L 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
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