Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

01/06/2026

Good day,

BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is pleased to share that we have partnered with the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) to offer this virtual Diabetes screening education session being held on Friday, January 30th, 2026 during lunch 12:00-1:00pm. This is a virtual opportunity to learn more about diabetes prevention, "Cornerstones of prevention".

A presentation designed to help individuals who are living with type 2 diabetes make sustainable lifestyle changes, focusing on healthy eating, physical activity, but primarily on self-management strategies to prevent or reduce further complications of diabetes. Laura McPherson, our Mamaway Diabetes Educator/RN will be co-facilitating with Lindsey Cosh from IDHC to share information about the importance of diabetes screening and how we can take our own health in our hands by taking part in these annual screening practices. (Kidney, Eyes, Foot Care, Blood Glucose/A1C).

This workshop has been designed for front line workers supporting those living with diabetes as well as for community members who want to learn more about proactive care.

Register here for Jan 30th session: https://soadi.wufoo.com/forms/foot-care-virtual-programming-registration/
Feel free to share this registration link with those who would benefit from attending this session.

For more Mamaway engagements, visit us here: www.mamaway.ca/events
For more information about this virtual session, please contact Lianne at lhudon@banac.on.ca or Lindsey at lindseycosh@idhc.life.

Once registered, the zoom link will be shared with you via email.

Have a good day!

01/06/2026

Due to severe weather, our in-person services are unavailable today.
Where possible, scheduled appointments will move to virtual or phone.
Some appointments may need to be rescheduled. Our team will contact all affected patients directly.

Miigwech for your understanding and patience. Please travel safely.

01/05/2026

Reminder about the drop in program on Thursday in Rama.

Everyone is welcome :)
We hope to see you there!

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

12/28/2025

Aanii boozhoo kina weya,
Hello and greetings to everyone,

Join Chris, our Mamaway Land Based healing coordinator on Thursday January 1st at 6:00pm over zoom for an hour of traditional story telling.

The first session was such a success before the holidays, he is offering another one!

Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register. Chris will be sharing some traditional knowledge and various indigenous stories. He looks forward to seeing all your faces on zoom!

Please share on with those who would enjoy this virtual engagement!

Once registered, he will email out the zoom link on January 1st so it is fresh in your inbox!

12/19/2025

Aanii,

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Holiday operating hours will be in effect for Barrie and Orillia clinics over the next 2 weeks.

Our clinics are open by appointment only for urgent needs. These appointments can be booked on our website at www.mamaway.ca

Barrie holiday hours:

December 22 : 8:00am - 4:00pm
December 29 : 8:00am - 4:00pm

Orillia holiday hours:

December 23 : 8:00am - 4:00pm
January 2 : 8:00am - 4:00pm

Regular hours resume on January 5, 2026 at 8:00am.

Miigwech and warm wishes.

12/16/2025

just a reminder of the virtual story telling on Thursday evening. Please register at www.mamaway.ca/events to receive the zoom link!

Aanii boozhoo kina weya,
Hello and greetings to everyone,

Join Chris, our Mamaway Land Based healing coordinator on Thursday December 18th at 6:00pm over zoom for an hour of traditional story telling.

Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register. Chris will be sharing some traditional knowledge and various indigenous stories. He looks forward to seeing all your faces on zoom!

Please share on with those who would enjoy this virtual engagement!

12/15/2025

Gentle reminder = We hope to see you tomorrow Dec 16 in Orillia. We would love if you came out to support our regional Indigenous vendors + find that special gift you have been looking for to finish off your holiday shopping!

Please share on with your friends and family.

The mobile clinic will also be on site, if you wish to get your annual flu shot. Pre-register here: https://mamaway.ca/events

have a good day!

12/12/2025

Aanii,

Please note that all Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin clinics will be closed on Friday December 12th for a staff event.

Clinics will re-open and programs will resume on Monday December 15th at 8:00am.

Miigwech and wishing you a safe and happy weekend!

12/11/2025

We hope to see you there next Tuesday Dec 16 in Orillia. We would love if you came out to support our regional Indigenous vendors + find that special gift you have been looking for to finish off your holiday shopping!

Please share on with your friends and family.

The mobile clinic will also be on site, if you wish to get your annual flu shot. Pre-register here: https://mamaway.ca/event/spirit-of-the-night-christmas-market/

have a good night!

12/10/2025

Aanii boozhoo kina weya,
Hello and greetings to everyone,

Join Chris, our Mamaway Land Based healing coordinator on Thursday December 18th at 6:00pm over zoom for an hour of traditional story telling.

Please visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register. Chris will be sharing some traditional knowledge and various indigenous stories. He looks forward to seeing all your faces on zoom!

Please share on with those who would enjoy this virtual engagement!

12/05/2025

Good day,

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

This Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm 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

12/05/2025

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