Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

09/02/2025

Please note that paving occurring in our 125 Bell Farm Road location in Barrie limits parking availability and may require individuals to be to re-routed to alternate parking locations. With this in mind, we kindly ask that anyone attending appointments at this location be mindful of arriving earlier with ample time prior to appointments in the event of being asked to park elsewhere. Miigwech!

08/28/2025

Aanii!

BANAC / Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Clinics and Services are CLOSED at 3:00pm on August 29 and CLOSED on September 1st.

Please note that our clinics will be closed on Monday September 1st for Labour Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday September 2nd at 8:00am and resume regular services.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you when we reopen.

Miigwech / Thank You

08/22/2025

On September 3rd, 2025, we will gather as a community for a flag raising ceremony to acknowledge the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day and discuss what this day means to the Indigenous community, commencing at 1pm at City Hall in Barrie.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

08/22/2025

Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle - Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, the Barrie Native Friendship Centre, City of Barrie and Barrie Public Library are working together to bring a meaningful and educational event in Barrie on September 30, 2025 in the morning at the Spirit Catcher. Everyone is welcome to attend, no registration required.

Save the date & location =
More Information to come in the coming weeks.

08/18/2025

Gentle reminder of the informative Mino Bimaadziwin Well-Being health fair planned in Barrie tomorrow, Tuesday August 19 at South Shore Centre! Parking lot has been rented by BANAC for the day, so don't worry about parking fees. Please share on!

Coffee will be available in the morning.
and Lunch will be served around noon.

Enjoy canoeing, seated yoga/ meditation and take part in available screenings on site.

08/14/2025

Good day,

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

August 21, 2025 from 12:00-2:00pm in Coldwater.

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 weekend ahead.

08/13/2025

Gentle reminder of the Indigenous Wellbeing Health Fair occurring next Tuesday in Barrie! ❤️

See all the details below!
Please share on with friends and family!

Good day regional Indigenous community members!

Save the date, BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is planning a “Mino Bimaadiziwin-Wholistic Wellbeing Health Fair” in collaboration with RVH's Indigenous Patient Services on August 19th, 2025, 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!

Location: South Shore Community Centre in Barrie,
205 Lakeshore Drive.
Time: 10am-2pm

A light lunch will be provided along with 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 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!

Questions, please email: lhudon@banac.on.ca or leblanca@rvh.on.ca

07/31/2025

Good day,

Our Mamaway Life Promoter, Bawd would like to announce the creation of a men’s group called “Ininiwag Maawanji'idiwag” which translates to “Men Gather Together”.

He will lead an open forum group that will encourage free-flow conversation, guided but not scripted by himself.

The drop-in style format is a flexible meeting structure where participants attend as they choose, rather than committing to a set schedule or make a long-term commitment.

The group starts Monday August 18th (every Monday) at 6:00pm and runs until 8:00pm.

Registration is not require. Weather pending, the men will gather by the fire in the backyard.

Feel free to share!

You can contact Bawd at belliott@banac.on.ca or 705-826-0575 for more information and/or if you have any questions.

We hope to see you there!

07/31/2025

Aanii!

BANAC / Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Clinics and Services are CLOSED on August 4th.

Please note that our clinics will be closed on Monday August 4th for the Civic Holiday.

We will reopen on Tuesday August 5th at 8:00am and resume regular services.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you when we reopen.

Miigwech / Thank You

07/30/2025

Good morning,

We will be hosting a 10 week Red road to recovery session that will be open to all regional community members over zoom, please email Roxanne to register for the series.

rhaslam@banac.on.ca

Feel free to share with those who would benefit from attending this series.

Miigwech!

07/28/2025

Chris has a couple of spots open for Wellness on the water Wednesday at 12 pm at Bass Lake Provinicial Park. If interested please email Chris at cwalser@banac.on.ca if you have any questions.

07/25/2025

Just a reminder of Traditional Archery in the morning. 10 am start at HEART retreat.