Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

02/20/2026

Less than a month away, share the word with friends and family. Please register a www.mamaway.ca/events. Any questions please reach out to Chris directly. Each participant must be registered..

02/19/2026

Last one tonight, come on out! 🙂

In collaboration with Chippewas of Rama First Nation, we invite you all to join us for “Pow Wow Family Fun Nights” on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at the Rama Community Hall at 5:00pm!

This 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.

We will be having a potluck style dinner starting at 5:00pm! If you are able to, bring your favorite dish to contribute to the potluck.

Time:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Dinner
6:30pm – 8:00pm – Dancing & Singing

Location: Rama Community Hall
(5950 Rama Rd, Rama, ON)

Upcoming Dates:
December 18th,2025
January 8th & January 22nd, 2026
February 5th & February 19th, 2026

If 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

02/18/2026

Join us for our monthly Full Moon Ceremony in partnership with Lakehead University and Orillia Native Women’s Group.

We ask that you register in advance at www.onwg.net/events so we can prepare adequately. We hope to see you there.

02/17/2026

Chris has some room for an afternoon of story telling in Mamaway's cozy Yurt Located in Orr Lake. Happening Feb 20th at 1 pm, Come and enjoy some space and time with Chris as he shares some indigenous stories. Once you have registered at www.mamaway.ca/events he will send you the exact location.

02/12/2026

In collaboration with the Orillia Native Women’s Group & Lakehead University, BANAC-Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is hosting our March Full Moon Ceremony & Potluck at 110 Matchedash St N, Orillia, happening on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026.

The potluck will begin at 5:30pm with the Full Moon Ceremony to follow.

02/09/2026

Just a reminder for Midland area clients, Feb 13th, 2026 there is an opportunity to get out on the land with Chris, our Land Based Healing Coordinator. Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register if interested.

02/06/2026

Save the date, more details to come!!

02/02/2026

Just a reminder of our First Winter Storytellers Gathering happening on March 17th, during March break. Bring the whole family out to listen to some talented local Storytellers. Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register each participant.

01/29/2026

Good day,

Please see below flyer for the upcoming horse supported wellness engagement to support our regional Indigenous community members.

This Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm in Coldwater.
We understand this workshop is short notice, we are just being mindful of the forecast throughout the winter and finding the most favourable weather for these type of engagements.

Please contact Sue directly with any questions and to register for the session.
Call: 705-380-2680 or
Email: phwh77@gmail.com

Have a good rest of your week!

01/28/2026

Aanii kina weya, just a reminder of the weekly snowshoe hike happening tomorrow morning. We have shifted from Springwater park to Sunnidale park in Barrie. If interested in coming out, please register at www.mamaway.ca/events. Please dress accordingly, for cold weather.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group December 30, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group

01/19/2026

Just a reminder for Barrie residents that Chris, our Land Based Healing coordinator will be in Barrie for our walking group tomorrow. Jan 20th at 10 am at the Johnson’s beach parking area. Please register at.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group December 30, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Red Road to Recovery Continuing Peer Support Group

01/16/2026

Aanii kena weya, Hello everyone,

Just letting you know, Chris our Land Based Healing Coordinator will be offering a snow shoe hike in Little Lake Park in Midland on February 13th, 2026.

Meeting at 10 am in the East parking lot close to the Huronia Museum. Snowshoes available to borrow if required.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Please register at www.mamaway.ca/events