Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Azhoge Nini Wellness Program
2024-11-27 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-20 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-13 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-06 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Chigamik Community Health Hub, 287 Bayshore Dr., Midland, ON, L4R1L3, Canada
Please register via this link or QR code if interested. Please see eligibility on the poster.

https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50271910survey.alchemer-ca.com/…/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Azhoge-Nini-Group-Wellness-Program-copysurvey.alchemer-ca.com/…/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Azhoge-Nini-Group-Wellness-Program-copy/Mamaway-Wiidokdaadwin-s-Azhoge-Nini-Group-Wellness-Program-copy

Red Road to Recovery- In Person at Enaahtig Outreach- Orillia
2024-11-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Enaahtig Orillia Outreach Centre, 334 West St. N., Orillia, ontaio, Canada
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.
Red Road Facilitators: Kathy St.Amant and Steve Beaupre

Indigenous Health Truthing Gathering
2024-11-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Chigamik Community Health Hub, 287 Bayshore Dr., Midland, ON, L4R1L3, Canada
Good day!
Are you currently receiving medical care or health care services in the Simcoe Muskoka region? Help us to build healthy pathways of care for Indigenous Peoples in our area!
BANAC- Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Initiative Program is looking to hear about your medical experience accessing care in our region at GBGH, CGMH, OSMH, RVH, Southlake, Waypoint, or MAHC.
We are working with our regional healthcare providers to better define the needs and expectations of Culturally Safe Care for our Indigenous Community members, and your voice of experience could really help us give feedback on the needs, successes and barriers that need to be considered.
Join us for our 1st Indigenous Health Truthing Gathering being held for our Indigenous Community Members on Tuesday, November 26th from 12 noon until 3 pm at Chigamik Health Centre – 287 Bayshore Dr. Midland.
Space is Limited to 30 participants and Registration is Required!
Light lunch & prizes!
Register at: http://s.alchemer-ca.com/s3/8af9a6e8276d

Find my Spirit Within
2024-11-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-12 10:30 - 12:30 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Come join us for an 8 week series where people can find identity, culture and ceremony. Starting Thursday Sept Oct 1st, 2024 at 10:30-12:30 pm.
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50268176/Find-my-spirit-within

Fall Yoga in the Yurt
2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Horses are Magic, 1098 Scarlett Line, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0, Canada
Come and join us for some gentle yoga at your own pace. Happening on Friday mornings at 10 am at Horses are Magic in Hillsdale.

Digital Storytelling (Virtual Engagement)
2024-11-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtually
New digital storytelling is on its way. The next show will be November 21st 2024. We will be covering chapter 7,8 and 9 of The Mishomis Book by Edward Benton Banai Baa. Please register for this by using the link below or by scanning the QR code found in the flyer. You can also catch up on past chapters using the link below or also by scanning the other QR Code found in the same flyer. Thanks a bunch!
Registration for Zoom show.
Digital Storytelling with Bawd 11/21/24
Chapters 1 through 6
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-dIVAWHPkHnIefPMnBUFhdP3fOF7WZiY&si=buYicnRFLdJpoxw1

Red Road to Recovery- In Person at Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, 175 Yonge St., Midland, Ontario, Canada

Beading Circle
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin’s Life Promoter Courtney Thomas for 8 weeks to learn how to bead every Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm in Orillia!
(Location will be shared after registration)
Starting Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, for 8 weeks!

Click here to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50274274/Beading-Circle-Q3
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca

Virtual Red Road to Recovery
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtually
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.
On Zoom
Red Road Facilitators: Kathy St.Amant and Steve Beaupre

Moonlodge with Grandmother Renee & Sarah Connors
2024-11-19 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.

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Our Spirits
2024-11-19 10:00, 2024-11-12 10:00
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Life Promoters Courtney Thomas and Bawd Elliott for Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 8-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 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 & Songs: What are shakers for?

Week 6: Medicine Pouches: Making medicine pouches for your bundle.

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/s3/50269903/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q3
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca

Nokomis Giizis Gathering
2024-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | HEART Retreat at 328 Line 15 North Oro/Medonte, 328 Line 15 North, Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Join us for our monthly Nokomis engagement happening Friday, Nov 15th,, 2024, from 12-3pm, that will offer both healing and connection as we lean into our culture, traditions, and Nokomis Giizis Teachings.
We will gather at HEART Retreat in Oro Medonte.
This month we lean into the energy of the Freezing Moon – Gshkadin Dbik Giizis.
(Freezing Moon) November is when our ancestors are closest to us, and we share in feast and stories of our loved ones. All of creation prepares for the winter by strengthening our spirits and bodies.
This Nokomis engagement location will be at HEART Retreat where we will explore the freezing moon!
We had some cancellations this month therefore we decided to postpone this month’s teachings until next month therefore we will discuss the falling leaves as well before freezing moon.
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/s3/50280637/Nokomis-Giizis-Series-Nov-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.

If you have any questions, please contact lhudon@banac.on.ca

Chris, Heather and I look forward to connecting with you in a few weeks!

Fireside Flu Clinic
2024-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Please be advised that our Mamaway Clinical Team is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for those who self ID as Indigenous at the Matchedash Hub on Weds, Nov 13th from 2-6pm.
Address: 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia
Please scan QR Code on the flyer to pre-register your spot OR book online at: https://ocean.cognisantmd.com/intake/patients.html?linkRef=c83f1ce6-50fc-4740-9071-633c47540318#/online-booking
You can enjoy a cozy fire, some soup and warm apple cider with members of the Community Health team members while you wait for your appointment in the mobile clinic.
If you have any questions, please contact your closest clinic.

Flu Clinic at BNFC
2024-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3B4, Canada
Tuesday Nov 12th: 9-12am Barrie Native Friendship Centre
65+ vaccine clinic (can offer those under 65 also)
Walk in, no registration needed!

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Fall Memorial Feast with Elder Hector Copegog
2024-11-07 16:30 - 21:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50278690/Memorial-Feast-Reg-November-7th-2024

Please see this Memorial Feast opportunity happening soon. Please register via the link.

When: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Time: 4:00pm-9:00PM (Depending on turnout, it could be an earlier end time)
What to bring: Feast Bundle (Plate, bowl, cup, cutlery) Shaker, Ribbon shirt (Women identifying), Ribbon shirt (Male identifying)
Why: Dish being made for a Loved one. who has passed away a year or more before the ceremony date

Details for the dish

-Dish to be made with kind thoughts towards the spirit who is being called in (Do not taste while making)
-Loosely made tobacco tie to be used with the dish
-No drugs or alcohol permitted to be in the dish
-Shaker will be used during the songs
-All food must be eaten, please bring a small portion for 1 person (Large Cereal Bowl sized dish)
