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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/2026-02-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151921
CREATED:20260205T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T150511Z
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SUMMARY:Fraud Prevention Session Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an information fraud prevention session with special guest joining us from the Provincial Liaison Team\, Indigenous Policing Bureau as well as the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/fraud-prevention-session-information-session/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151921
CREATED:20251113T193658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193658Z
UID:10005362-1771333200-1771340400@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/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene\, ON\, 41 Main St.\, Penetanguishene\, ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151921
CREATED:20260109T143049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T143114Z
UID:10005458-1771333200-1771340400@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-2026/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151921
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002143-1771353000-1771360200@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-2025-11-25/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260119T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174147Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Hoodie Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RIBBON HOODIE WORKSHOP – FULL! Please email Courtney if you would like to be added to the cancellation/wait list at cthomas@banac.on.ca \nJoin Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for a Ribbon Hoodie Workshop on Wednesday\, February 18th\, 2026! \nDate: Wednesday\, February 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00am-3:00pm (or whenever you get your sweater finished) \nLocation: 110 Matchedash St N\, Orillia \nClick here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50510429/Ribbon-Hoodie-Workshop-Feb-18-2026 \nA light lunch & refreshments will be provided! \nThere is parking on the street or in the driveway. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ribbon-hoodie-workshop-2/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20251218T202233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T202233Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:562 King St\, Midland ON\, 562 King St\, Midland\, Ontario\, L4R 4P3\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260202T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T152045Z
UID:10005449-1771495200-1771495200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Snow Shoeing at Sunnidale Park Barrie
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-2/2026-02-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004323-1771520400-1771525800@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/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:ON
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20251202T200442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T202753Z
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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-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260202T151558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T151558Z
UID:10005506-1771592400-1771597800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Stories in the Yurt
DESCRIPTION:Come and Join Chris in the Yurt in Orr lake to hear some traditional indigenous stories. Chris will share the address with all those who register. Happening on February 20th at 1 pm- 2:30 pm. limited space available in the Yurt.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/winter-stories-in-the-yurt/
LOCATION:Yurt
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Winter-Story-Telling.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:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260130T123013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T123013Z
UID:10005502-1771592400-1771606800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Pathways to a Healthy Diet
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Pathways to a Healthy Diet. Understanding and healing your body’s relationship with food \nwould like to announce we are partnering with Bridget Foley (Anung Kwe) of Babaamaazkonenjike Counselling Service to bring to you a 4 hour workshop to help address the dietary needs of indigenous people. Using a two eyed seeing approach to weight loss\, Bridget shares knowledge on how to fuel the body to decrease cravings\, achieve sustainable weight loss\, and address self sabotaging thoughts and behaviors\, while promoting balanced living that incorporates indigenous knowledge and teachings. \nDate: February 20th\nTime: 1pm to 5pm\nLocation: Orillia \nRegister for this workshop by clicking here –>  Indigenous Pathways to a Healthy Diet FEB 20th 2026 \nChi Miigwech and Baa Maa Pii.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/indigenous-pathways-to-a-healthy-diet-2/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bawd Elliott":MAILTO:belliott@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260113T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200847Z
UID:10005477-1771920000-1771952400@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/2026-02-24/
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:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20251219T195058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T195058Z
UID:10005439-1771927200-1771941600@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/2026-02-24/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002144-1771957800-1771965000@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-2025-11-25/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260202T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T152045Z
UID:10005450-1772100000-1772100000@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Snow Shoeing at Sunnidale Park Barrie
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-2/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Springwater Park\, 1331 ON-26\, Midhurst\, Ontario\, L0L 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Snow-Shoeing-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260202T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T144338Z
UID:10005503-1772110800-1772121600@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Learning to bead loom- 3 Week series
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris the Land based healing coordinator learning to bead loom. During this three week Series Chris will teach you the basics of bead looming. Running on February 26th\, Mar 5th and March 12 2026 from 1 pm- 4pm. Limited spaces available.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/learning-to-bead-loom-3-week-series/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bead-Looming.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004324-1772125200-1772130600@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/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sweetgrass-Flyer-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20251219T185952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175228Z
UID:10005403-1772186400-1772193600@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/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Anishinaabemowin-Circle-Flyer.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260113T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200847Z
UID:10005478-1772524800-1772557200@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/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Johnson’s Beach Parking lot\, 2 Johnson St\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 1E1
CATEGORIES:in-person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Barrie-Walking-Group.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20251219T195058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T195058Z
UID:10005440-1772532000-1772546400@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/2026-03-03/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002145-1772562600-1772569800@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-2025-11-25/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260202T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T152045Z
UID:10005451-1772704800-1772704800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Snow Shoeing at Sunnidale Park Barrie
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-2/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Springwater Park\, 1331 ON-26\, Midhurst\, Ontario\, L0L 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Snow-Shoeing-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260202T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T144338Z
UID:10005504-1772715600-1772726400@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Learning to bead loom- 3 Week series
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris the Land based healing coordinator learning to bead loom. During this three week Series Chris will teach you the basics of bead looming. Running on February 26th\, Mar 5th and March 12 2026 from 1 pm- 4pm. Limited spaces available.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/learning-to-bead-loom-3-week-series/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub)\, 110 Matchedash Street N\, Orillia\, Ontario\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bead-Looming.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20250608T203027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124535Z
UID:10004325-1772730000-1772735400@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/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:ON
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sweetgrass-Flyer-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Williams":MAILTO:jwilliams@banac.on.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260123T215552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215802Z
UID:10005494-1772802000-1772809200@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin = Feeding your Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Good day\, \nWe are excited to share that we will be hosting our 4th Annual  “Niimooshnaadaan Minadoo Waatsoowin – Feeding Our Spirit Series! It will look a bit different as we will host it at our Orillia hub with limited spaces available and offer a virtual option this year. \nOn the 4 Fridays in March (6th\, 13th\, 20th and 27th) we will gather to grow our community bundles by listening to teachings of regional knowledge keepers and our Mamaway elder\, from 1-3pm!\nLight snack and refreshments will be available on site. \n4 Week series:\nWeek 1 – 13 Grandmother Moon Teachings by Luana Shirt\nWeek 2 – 7 Grandfather Teachings by Chris Walser\nWeek 3 – Three Fires Sweat lodge Teachings by Hector Copegog (later start\, 2:00-3:30pm)\nWeek 4 – Berry Fast Teachings by Waabkaniikwe King \nNOTE: We will send out a confirmation email with more details related to the session you registered for leading up to the series but it is being hosted in person in Orillia. \nFeel share with those who would benefit from attending the series! \nSee registration links below:\nWeek 1 – Virtual access: click here\nWeek 1 – In person registration: click here \nWeek 2 – Virtual access: click here\nWeek 2 – In person registration: Click here \nWeek 3 – Virtual access: click here\nWeek 3 – In person registration: click here \nWeek 4 – Virtual access: click here\nWeek 4 – In person registration: click here
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/niimooshnaadaan-minadoo-waatsoowin-feeding-your-spirit/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:zoom or Orillia Hub
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Flyer.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Hudon":MAILTO:lhudon@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260220T155320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T155320Z
UID:10005512-1772964000-1772974800@mamaway.ca
SUMMARY:Ice Fishing Derby Lake Couchiching Orillia
DESCRIPTION:Come and Join Mamaway’s Community Health Team as we host our First Ice Fishing Derby. Happening from 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday March 8th\, 2026 on Lake Couchiching. Each participant over the age of 16\, must obtain an Ontario fishing licence to participate. Prizes will be awarded.
URL:https://mamaway.ca/event/ice-fishing-derby-lake-couchiching-orillia/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:in-person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ice-Fishing-Derby.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20260113T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200847Z
UID:10005479-1773129600-1773162000@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/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Johnson’s Beach Parking lot\, 2 Johnson St\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 1E1
CATEGORIES:in-person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Barrie-Walking-Group.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Walser%2C Land Based Healing Coordinator":MAILTO:cwalser@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20251219T195058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T195058Z
UID:10005441-1773136800-1773151200@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/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:110 Matchedash St. N.\, 110 Matchedash St.\, N\, Orillia\, ON\, L3V 4T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:in-person,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mamaway.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Building-Our-Bundles-Series-Q4-Frontline-Worker-Flyer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Courtney Thomas":MAILTO:cthomas@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151922
CREATED:20230113T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170517Z
UID:10002146-1773167400-1773174600@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-2025-11-25/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Virtually
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Horst":MAILTO:zhorst@banac.on.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR