Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Sweetgrass Gathering Circle - Aftercare Peer Support
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto)
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.

BNFC Red Road to Recovery - Barrie
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrie Native Friendship Centre, 175 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3B4, 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.

Anishnaabemowin Circle (Virtual Access)
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Anishnaabemowin Circle – Join the conversation
Elder, Hector Copegog will be leading an Anishnaabemowin Talking Circle,
every other Friday, starting January 16th, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
This virtual drop-in group is a space for supporting each other through a talking circle in the language.
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50491811/Language-Class-registration-2026

If you have any questions, please email Lianne:
lhudon@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Barrie Walking Group
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Johnson’s Beach Parking lot, 2 Johnson St, Barrie, ON, L4M 1E1
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.

Orillia Red Road
2026-04-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 210 Memorial Ave Orillia, Unit 108, 210 Memorial Ave Unit 108, Orillia, ONJ, L3V7V1, Canada
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program at 210 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Suite 108, starting Tuesday, April 14th.
This group meets every Tuesday in Orillia from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!

Orillia walking group
2026-04-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 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.

Anishnaabemowin Language Circle (Virtual)
2026-04-28 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 Jackson:
jbeer@banac.on.ca and she will coordinate with Elder, Hector

Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually

Zoom Red Road to Recovery
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Aaniin,
We will be hosting our 10-week Red Road to Recovery program over Zoom starting Wednesday, April 8th.
This group meets every Wednesday over Zoom from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Please reach out to Roxanne to register.
Miigwetch!

Spring Community Feast
2026-04-30 12:00 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Good day,
You are invited to join our Mamaway Elder, Hector Copegog for a Spring Community Feast.
“A ceremony that brings community together to honour, celebrate and build relationships through shared food, songs (with shakers) and storytelling through teachings.”
Address: 110 Matchedash St N in Orillia
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 12-4pm
Pre-register here, so we can prepare accordingly: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50561742/Spring-Feast-Ceremony-registration-with-Hector
Some considerations while preparing your feast dish

Don’t bring too much, everyone will have a little sample of each item.
(recommended: One XLarge Cereal Bowl full of your dish)
No bear meat please

**Hector has asked that you please bring your shakers if you have one.
You’s will start around 12pm and estimated time to be done is around 4pm.
Hector Copegog will conduct the ceremony with support of Mamaway staff Jackson & Kathy, some additional support may be required, your help is always appreciated.
Have a good rest of your week!

Hunter Safety/ Firearms Safety Course
2026-05-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-03 08:00 - 16:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Come and join Mamaway’s Land Based Healing coordinator as he hosts a weekend course for community to learn about Hunter Safety and Fire arms safety. You will learn essential , legal and ethical practices for hunting. You will also learn wildlife identification, conservation principles and hunting techniques. Hunter safety happens on May 2nd 2026 from 8am – 4 pm. Firearms Safety will be May 3rd, 2026 from 8 am – 6 pm. Lunch will provided each day.

Pow Wow Dancing in the Park!
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Couchiching Beach Park, 140 Canice St, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 1Z6, Canada
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin and Orillia Native Women’s Group for Pow Wow Dance practice to learn various dance styles. All Indigenous individuals and families are welcome to come together, honor culture and have fun!
We will meet at Couchiching Park in the field area on May 2nd, 2026 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and June 10th, 2026 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Please wear comfortable clothing and foot wear (runners, moccs or socks)
Click here to register: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/powwow-dancing-with-owng-and-mamaway
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 1-705-795-3371 or contact Lisa Philips at pal@onwg.net or 1-705-345-0587

Midland walking group
2026-05-04 10:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-11 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.

Full Moon Ceremony (Monthly)
2026-05-04 17:30 - 20:00 | onwg, 169 Front St S, Orillia, ontario, L3V 4S8, Canada
Sge:no/Aaniin,
Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, Orillia Native Women’s Group, and Lakehead University Indigenous Initiatives for the monthly Full Moon Ceremony taking place at 169 Front St S, Orillia, ON with potluck starting at 5:30pm and ceremony to follow!
Register here: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/full-moon-ceremony-9 so we can plan accordingly.
We hope to see you there!

Information booth at the Barrie Wellness Fair
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Barrie’s Farmers Market (City Hall), 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5
Hosted by Barrie Police Service & Barrie Public Library
With Mental Health Awareness Week in mind, the Wellness Fair is an opportunity to reach a wide range of community members, and share information on resources and services available within our area, to support overall wellness.
BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin will be on site with an information booth to share resources and upcoming program details including HART Hub.
More information here: Wellness Fair 2026 — Barrie Farmers’ Market

Seven stages of life teachings with Hector
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia (Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Match Hub), 110 Matchedash Street N, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4T8, Canada
Join Hector Copegog as he shares the seven stages of life teachings to help you better understand the changes in life through each stage, and how to help support you and your family along the way.
Register here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50561898/Seven-Stages-of-Life-Teachings-with-Hector

Building Our Bundles: Uplifting Your Spirit 6-week Series
2026-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | 110 Matchedash St. N., 110 Matchedash St., N, Orillia, ON, L3V 4T8, Canada
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 Orillia.
Click link to register: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50560302/Building-Our-Bundles-Uplifting-Your-Spirit-Q1-2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371
