Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

03/24/2026

Join us for the Indigenous Pathways to a Healthy Diet workshop being held in Midland. This workshop will help you understand and heal your body’s relationship with food led by Bridget Foley (Anung Kwe) of Babaamaazkonenjike Counselling Service, bringing you this 2 hour workshop.

Using a two eyed seeing approach to weight loss, Bridget shares knowledge on how to fuel the body to decrease cravings, achieve sustainable weight loss, and address self sabotaging thoughts and behaviors, while promoting balanced living that incorporates indigenous knowledge and teachings.

Date: April 10th
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: Midland

Register for this workshop by clicking here: www.mamaway.ca/events and select the date of engagement.

Chi Miigwech

03/24/2026

Hello,

We still have room for you to join us in person (we had a few cancellations) and virtually this Friday for Water and Berry teachings from 1-3pm.

Register for week 4 virtual or in person access here:
https://mamaway.ca/event/niimooshnaadaan-minadoo-waatsoowin-feeding-your-spirit/2026-03-27/

We hope to see you there!
Feel free to share!

03/24/2026

Good day!

Just a reminder, this weekly walking group is continuing in Barrie!

Come for a walk with Chris and find out about the upcoming programs he has to offer! Register here so he knows you’ll be joining him www.mamaway.ca/events

We hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin/ BANAC - Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle are proud to present our first Story Tellers Gathering.

Bring the whole family out to hear some amazing story tellers, sharing some amazing stories.

Happening tonight, March 17th, 2026 from 6-8 pm at St Paul’s Church in Orillia, in the lower banquet hall. Please register at www.mamaway.ca/events.

03/14/2026

We hope to see you there today, more details in the original posts!

Please share, everyone is welcome!

Sge:no/Aaniin,

I hope you are all having a great week!

BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is excited to share that we are partnering with Lakehead University and Georgian College to bring the Snow Crusted Moon Drum Social to the community! Join us for this vibrant gathering where music becomes a universal language and community comes alive!

📅Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
⌚Time: 4-9pm
📌Location: Georgian College Barrie Campus, One Georgian Drive / GYM (J Building) = Complimentary Parking!!!

Rooted in First Nations, Inuit and Metis tradition, this experience honours the language, stories, and shared culture carried through song and dance.

Tap into the heartbeat of our nation as we come together at this community event. Drum Socials create a welcoming space to explore how culture and dance connect us all.

Celebrate Culture. Everyone is welcome!

We are thrilled to welcome

🎤MC: Allan Manitowabi
🎶Invited Drums: Ashunyung Singers, Eagle Flight Singers & Snake Island Singers
🎶Haudenosaunee Singers: Terry and Lucina Sahanatien, Wahta Territory
🎶Inuit Singer: Muckpaloo Ipeelie, Iqaluit, Nu + Métis Jigger: Basile Dorian.

Everyone is welcome, no registration is required.

​If you have any questions, please direct them to Vanessa the events coordinator – see her contact below:

Vanessa Partridge
Special Events Coordinator, Indigenous Services
vanessa.partridge@georgiancollege.ca
249.388.0328

03/10/2026

Hello,

We still have room for you to join us virtually this Friday to listen in on Chris’ 7 Grandfather teachings from 1-3pm.

Register for week 2 virtual access here:
https://mamaway.ca/event/niimooshnaadaan-minadoo-waatsoowin-feeding-your-spirit/2026-03-13/

We hope to see you there!
Feel free to register for the other weeks as well 😁

03/09/2026

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, Orillia Native Women's Group & Lakehead University's Indigenous Initiatives is hosting our April Full Moon Ceremony at Match Hub in Orillia.

April 1, 2026 @ 5:30pm!

Register through ONWG here: https://orillianativewomensgroup.eventcalendarapp.com/

We hope to see you there!

03/09/2026

Good day,

Good news, a few spots have opened up for the rescheduled session on Wednesday!

We invite you to an all natural homemade cold & flu remedies workshop happening March 11, 2026 from 1-3pm.

Join us for a hands-on experience hosted by Heather McIntyre, where you'll learn how to make your own traditional and natural remedies to support your wellness during cold and flu season.

We will be making Fire Cider Honey, Ginger Tussin and Cold Muscle Balm.

Please register for this event by visiting out website www.mamaway.ca/events

For more information email Bawd Elliott at belliott@banca.on.ca or call (705) 826-0575

Chi-Miigwech

03/09/2026

Just over a week to go, it’s not too late to register!

Please note, all attendees will need to fill out a waiver. Chris will follow up via email, if not already completed.

We hope to see you there!

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..

03/04/2026

We are growing again, have you checked out our careers page recently for all the details on these new postings?

Visit our website: www.banac.on.ca/careers

03/03/2026

Sge:no/Aaniin,

I hope you are all having a great week!

BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin is excited to share that we are partnering with Lakehead University and Georgian College to bring the Snow Crusted Moon Drum Social to the community! Join us for this vibrant gathering where music becomes a universal language and community comes alive!

📅Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
⌚Time: 4-9pm
📌Location: Georgian College Barrie Campus, One Georgian Drive / GYM (J Building) = Complimentary Parking!!!

Rooted in First Nations, Inuit and Metis tradition, this experience honours the language, stories, and shared culture carried through song and dance.

Tap into the heartbeat of our nation as we come together at this community event. Drum Socials create a welcoming space to explore how culture and dance connect us all.

Celebrate Culture. Everyone is welcome!

We are thrilled to welcome

🎤MC: Allan Manitowabi
🎶Invited Drums: Ashunyung Singers, Eagle Flight Singers & Snake Island Singers
🎶Haudenosaunee Singers: Terry and Lucina Sahanatien, Wahta Territory
🎶Inuit Singer: Muckpaloo Ipeelie, Iqaluit, Nu + Métis Jigger: Basile Dorian.

Everyone is welcome, no registration is required.

​If you have any questions, please direct them to Vanessa the events coordinator – see her contact below:

Vanessa Partridge
Special Events Coordinator, Indigenous Services
vanessa.partridge@georgiancollege.ca
249.388.0328

03/02/2026

Hello,

We still have room to join us virtually this Friday to listen in on Luana Shirt's 13 Grandmother Moon teachings from 1-3pm.

Register for week 1 - Virtual access here: https://mamaway.ca/event/niimooshnaadaan-minadoo-waatsoowin-feeding-your-spirit/2026-03-06/

We hope to see you there!
Feel free to register for the other weeks as well 😁