Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Orillia walking group
2026-08-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-25 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.

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

Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-08-12 09:30 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoter’s, Courtney Thomas for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, from 9:30am – 4:00pm.
We have 5 spots available for Community Members who have not made a skirt with us before!
Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603398/Ribbon-Skirt-Workshop-August-12-2026
Orillia location will be share after registration.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371

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
UPDATED- June 10 is cancelled please select July 15th or August 12th

Hello,
Please see attached flyers for upcoming Wellness on the water series in the region.
On June 10th, July 15th, Aug 12th, 2026 at 11 am and 12:15 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!

Mino Bimaadziwin-Wholistic Wellbeing Fair
2026-08-12 15:00 - 19:00 | General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, Canada
Good day!
Save the date, BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is planning our 3rd Annual “Mino Bimaadziwin-Wholistic Wellbeing Fair” in collaboration with RVH’s Indigenous Patient Services on Weds, August 12th, 2026, in Barrie.
There is no registration required, please share on with your friends and family!
Parking will be free at the venue for the event duration!
Event Details:
Location: South Shore Community Centre in Barrie, 205 Lakeshore Drive.
Time: 3-7pm
A light dinner will be provided along with land-based activities such as canoeing, yoga and live music throughout the event.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
The day is shaping up to be both interactive and informative, featuring on-site health screenings and engaging wellness activities. Throughout the event, a variety of regional organizations will be on hand to share valuable resources, services, and supports—all aimed at supporting your well-being journey.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, heal, and enjoy a fun interactive day!
We look forward to seeing you there! — be sure to bring your family and friends along to this free community well-being fair in Barrie!

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, June 17th.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
** Group will not be running on Wednesday, July 1st due to the holiday. **
Please use the link below to register.
Please reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334.
Miigwetch!

7 Pine pain Medicine harvest and making
2026-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Scouts Valley Orillia
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for 7 Pine pain medicine making. This workshop will take place on August 13, 2026 at 10 am at Scout Valley to harvest medicines and return to 110 Matchedash St N Orillia to boil and bottle the medicine.

We have received your information and are currently reviewing registrations. As spaces are limited, submitting a pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in the event.

We will contact you directly to confirm whether you have been registered. If you are offered a spot, you will receive a separate confirmation email with full event details.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,

Chris

Red Road to Recovery - BNFC, 125 Bayfield St.
2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00 | 125 Bayfield St, Barrie, 125 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON, L4M 3B3, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at BNFC at the Justice building – 125 Bayfield St., Barrie
The group will be starting on Thursday, June 11th and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Thursday from 1pm – 3pm at 125 Bayfield St.
Please use the link below to register.
Please reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334.
Miigwetch!

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-20 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.

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Grandmothers Circle
2026-08-15 11:00 - 15:00
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50597642/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Rama-Escaambe-Medicine-Making-Anishinaabe-Medicine-for-severe-illness-copy

Midland walking group
2026-08-17 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-24 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.

Yoga in the Yurt
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Yoga in the Yurt.

We have received your information and are currently reviewing registrations. As spaces are limited, submitting a pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in the event.

We will contact you directly to confirm whether you have been registered. If you are offered a spot, you will receive a separate confirmation email with full event details.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-08-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 14:00
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 Barrie.
Click link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50603395/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q2-2026-copy
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

Moon Lodge 2026
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

GBNWA Red Road - Penetanguishene
2026-08-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Georgian Bay Native Womens Association 41 Main St. Penetanguishene, ON, 41 Main St., Penetanguishene, ON
Aaniin,in
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at the Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association at 41 Main St., Penetanguishene
The group will be starting on Tuesday, June 23th and will run every Tuesday for 10 weeks.
This group meets every Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm at 41 Main St.
Please use the link below to register.
Please reach out to Roxanne with any questions at rhaslam@banac.on.ca or 705-627-1334.
Miigwetch!

Sound Bath- UPDATED
2026-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
Thank you for submitting your pre-registration for Sound Bath. The Sound bath will take place on July 17th, at 110 Matchedash St N Orillia and August 18th location to be determined from 2- 3 pm.

We have received your information and are currently reviewing registrations. As spaces are limited, submitting a pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in the event.

We will contact you directly to confirm whether you have been registered. If you are offered a spot, you will receive a separate confirmation email with full event details.

Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience.

Miigwech,
Chris

Wellness on the water at Mara Provincial Park
2026-08-19 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!

Painting with Clayton King
2026-08-20 10:30 - 14:30 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
A culturally grounded painting wellness workshop designed to support self-expression, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and community connection through art led by Clayton King.
A welcoming space for community members to gather, paint, share stories, and support wellness through creativity and connection. Painting will be determined on site.
Please only sign up for one painting session this summer, to allow for more community members to participate in this series!

Evening Tea Workshop in Orillia
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join us as we explore various teas— enjoy the fruity blends that summer brings and learn about the benefits of each blend.
Led by Lianne, Health Promoter.
Reach out via email if you have any questions, lhudon@banac.on.ca
NOTE: If you live in Barrie, check out the September 16th date to register there.

Fishing Fridays-Orillia June 19th and Aug 21st 2026 at Port of Orillia
2026-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Port of Orillia, 50 Centennial Dr, Orillia, ON, L3V3C3
Come and join Chris as he fishes from the docks at the Port of Orillia. I will have fishing equipment you can borrow if you don’t have any.

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle (Virtual)
2026-08-25 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
