Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

11/13/2025

Have you checked out our recent job postings, we are growing again! www.banac.on.ca/careers

11/10/2025

11/03/2025

Gentle reminder that Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is hosting our 4th Annual Harvest Moon Big Drum Social.

📅Date: Friday, November 14th, 2025
⌚Time: 6-9pm
📌Location: Ferndale Banquet Hall - 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive, Barrie ON

Everyone is welcome, no registration is required.

We are thrilled to welcome back;
🎤MC: Allan Manitowabi
🎶Drums: Ashunyung Singers, Eagle Flight Singers &
Haudenosaunee Singers

Mark your calendars; come listen to the drums and come rock your moccs with us!!

Please share broadly with community, friends and family!

Connect with Courtney Thomas if you have any questions; cthomas@banac.on.ca or you can call direct at 705-795-3371

We hope to see you there!deg

10/30/2025

Good morning,

We had some cancellations this morning. We are all set up and ready to welcome you today!

Event is scheduled 9am-4pm as we have a fun filled day with education on foot care, diabetes 101 knowledge, personal stories will be shared, and presentations related to managing your diabetes through movement & nutrition + a game of Nutritional BINGO to finish off the day!

Join us for a healthy Lunch (12-1pm) and snacks will be provided during the day at the Casino in the Ballroom!

Plus, you will have the opportunity to get your feet screened supported by the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC), retinopathy eye screening (provided by Anishinabek Nation) and Kidney Screening provided by Mamaway/RVH Indigenous Chronic Disease screening team! We will also have information related to food programs from around the region and Abbott Canada will be joining us with their brand new libre 3 sensors to “Test Drive/ try on”! And bonus, we have 2 reflexologist on site today to pamper you and your feet!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/20/2025

Good day,

Our Mamaway Life Promoter, Bawd has created a men’s group called “Ininiwag Maawanji’idiwag” which translates to “Men Gather Together”.

An open forum group that will encourage free-flow conversation, guided but not scripted.

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 is every Monday from 6:00pm and runs until 8:00pm at 110 Matchedash St North Orillia.

Registration is not required. 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!

10/16/2025

Good day,

Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle - Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin and Chippewas of Rama First Nations invites you to a homemade cold & flu remedies Workshop. Join us for a hands-on experience led by Heather McIntyre, where you'll learn how to make traditional and natural remedies to support your wellness during cold and flu season. We will be meeting in the lower level kitchen of the building.

Making = Fire Cider Honey, Ginger Tussin and Cold Muscle Balm

When: November 17th
Location: 6036 Rama Road, Rama
(lower level kitchen of the Mnoyaawgmig building)
Time: 1pm to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm
(pick the one that works best for you)

Please find more details here to register:
https://mamaway.ca/event/natural-remedies-to-support-healthy-living/

For more information contact Bawd at belliott@banca.on.ca or Julie at julies@ramafirstnation.ca

We hope to see you t

10/14/2025

Good day,

We hope you all had a good long weekend.

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

October 22, 2025 from 11:00am-1:00pm in Bracebridge.
October 23, 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 week ahead.

10/09/2025

Good day,

Mamaway is hosting another evening tea series.

Please join us each week as we explore various teas—from calming blends that promote restful sleep and relaxation, to herbal infusions that support stress relief, immune health, cold and flu recovery, pain and inflammation reduction, digestive balance, bloating relief, heart and circulatory wellness, and liver and kidney function.

We will have samples of the teas and information handouts each week.

Starts: November 5th - December 10th
Day and Time:
Wednesdays @ 6 PM each week
Location: Orillia

You can register for this workshop by visiting our website at www.mamaway.ca/events

If you have any questions feel free to contact Bawd directly belliott@banac.on.ca or Courtney at cthomas@banac.on.ca

We hope to see you there!e

10/06/2025

Good morning,

Join us for the weekly “Ininiwag Maawanji'idiwag” group which translates to “Men Gather Together”.

The group is every Monday from 6:00pm and runs until 8:00pm at 110 Matchedash St North Orillia.

An open forum group that will encourage free-flow conversation, guided but not scripted.

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.

Registration is not required. 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.

Bawd hopes to see you there!

10/02/2025

Come say hello to some members of our Mamaway community health team at the Rama Mask Arena today!

The Mamaway Mobile Clinic - Indigenous Chronic Kidney Disease team will be offering screening. Come and register at the booth in the gym!

See you soon!

09/26/2025

Happy Friday,

Our Mamaway Life Promoter, Bawd has created a men’s group called “Ininiwag Maawanji'idiwag” which translates to “Men Gather Together”.

NOTE: We will be gathering at 210 Memorial Ave Suite 108 in Orillia on September 29th due to repairs at the Match Hub occurring next week.

An open forum group that will encourage free-flow conversation, guided but not scripted.

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 is every Monday from 6:00pm and runs until 8:00pm.

Registration is not required. 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!