Relationship with food series (Facilitated by Bridget Foley)
2026-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Microsoft Teams
Facilitated by Bridget Foley, of Babaamaazkonenjike (Guiding Light) Counselling Services
3-part series to learn about Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food.
The series informs participants on how to feed the body, mind and spirit to achieve wholistic body wellness.
pre-register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50567841/Relationship-with-Food-Series-pre-registration
Bridget shares her personal weight loss journey, utilizing both Western and Indigenous Knowledge. Bridget struggled with obesity and weight related health issues for over 25 years, trying a variety of fad diets, exercise regimes, medications, and weight loss surgery, with no long-term success. Bridget turned to her traditional teachings and practices, along with weight loss counselling, where she finally found the tools to heal from her unhealthy relationship with food and sustain healthy weight loss and body wellness. This journey has inspired Bridget’s path to being a helper and the development of Indigenous pathways to a healthy relationship with food.

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
Location: 110 Matchedash St N, OrilliaTime: Thursdays – Join in person at 5:00 PM for food and connection, or join virtually at 5:30 PM
The Sweetgrass Gathering Circle is a weekly hybrid peer support group for Indigenous adults actively engaged in recovery. Each session opens in a good way—with smudging, food, and community—and offers a safe, supportive space to build wellness, identity, and resilience.
Through a mix of cultural teachings, creative expression, group discussion, and meaningful connection, participants explore topics such as the Seven Grandfathers Teachings, Miikaans (Stages of Life), emotional awareness, gratitude, healthy boundaries, and cultural crafting.
Whether you’ve been part of WMS, ASEC, AA, or other recovery programs, this circle offers a space to stay grounded in recovery through culture and community.

Midland walking group
2026-07-20 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-27 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-03 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-17 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.

Moon Lodge 2026
2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams
Monthly virtual Moon Lodge
A 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.
We 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.
Ongoing until Dec 2026
We meet monthly over Microsoft Teams, email Lianne with any questions.
Please fill in the registration link below to receive the link.
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491760/Moon-Lodge-Registration-2026

Orillia walking group
2026-07-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Tudhope Park Orillia, 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia, ON
Come and join Chris for a walk through Tudhope Park. Beginning April 28th, 2026 at 3 pm. Please meet Chris in the parking lot at Tudhope Park.

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Wellness on the water at Mara Provincial Park
2026-07-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Little lake Barrie, Barrie,, ON
Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On June 17th, July 22nd and Aug 19th 2026, 2026 12 pm and 1:15 pm meeting parking area at the Park.
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!

Fishing Fridays-Midland July 24th, 2026 at William St Pier
2026-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Midland Harbour, William St, Midland, ON, L4R1R2, Canada
Come and join Chris as he fishes from the docks at the William Street Pier. I will have fishing equipment you can borrow if you don’t have any.

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle (Virtual)
2026-07-28 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 Lianne:
lhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Wellness on the water in Barrie at Little Lake
2026-07-29 12:00 - 14:30 | Little lake Barrie, Barrie,, ON
Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On May 20th, June 24th, July 29th and Aug 26th, 2026 at Barrie’s Little Lake 12 and 1:15 pm meeting at the launch area in Barrie.
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!

Fishing Fridays-Christian Island dock July 31st, 2026
2026-07-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Christian Island Dock, 6-18 O'gemaa Miikan, Christian Island, ON
Come and join Chris as he fishes from the dock at Christian Island. I will have fishing equipment you can borrow if you don’t have any.

Wellness on the water in Midland at Little Lake
2026-08-05 12:00 - 14:30 | 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!

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle Lunchtime (Virtual)
2026-08-06 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

Wellness on the water Christian Island-Douglas Lake
2026-08-12 12:00 - 14:30 | 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 June 10th, July 15th, Aug 12th, 2026 at 12 pm and 1:15 pm meeting at the lake.
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!
