Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin (Everyone Helps) is a Simcoe County regional Indigenous primary care team.

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, Orillia Native Women's Group & Lakehead University's Indigenous Initiatives is hosting our May Fu...
05/01/2026

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

May 4, 2026 @ 5:30pm!

Register through ONWG here: https://www.onwg.net/events

We hope to see you there!

Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin for our Odemin Moon Drum Social on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at Ferndale Banquet Hall from 6:00...
05/01/2026

Join Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin for our Odemin Moon Drum Social on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at Ferndale Banquet Hall from 6:00pm – 9:00pm!!

Everyone is welcome! (no registration is required)

A light dinner and refreshments will be served at 6:00pm!

We are thrilled to welcome back:

MC: Beedahsiga Elliott
Host Drum: Ashunyung Singers
Co-Host Drum: Eagle Flight Singers
Water Drum: Haudenosaunee Singers

There will be craft vendors on site!!

Important Considerations: (please read before attending)

We ask that you please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Let’s consider our Elders and keep everyone healthy!

This is a drug and alcohol-free event!

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

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at cthomas@banac.on.ca or text 705-795-3371

Good day, Join Elder, Hector Copegog as he shares the seven stages of life teachings to help you better understand the c...
04/28/2026

Good day,

Join Elder, Hector Copegog as he shares the seven stages of life teachings to help you better understand the changes through each stage of life, and how to help support you and your family along the way.

Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Match Hub

Pre-register here: www.mamaway.ca/events

We hope to see you there!

Sge:no/Aaniin,Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Life Promoter Courtney Thomas invites you to join us virtually for Haudenosaunee T...
04/28/2026

Sge:no/Aaniin,

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin's Life Promoter Courtney Thomas invites you to join us virtually for Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Teachings with Hohahes Leroy Hill on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!

Zoom Link will be shared upon registration!
(Please check your junk and/or spam mail leading up to the engagement, if you have not received the link)

Please register here: www.mamaway.ca/events

If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Thomas at cthomas@banac.on.ca or 705-795-3371

Walking groups tomorrow, Barrie 10 am at Johnson’s Beach and Orillia 3pm at Tudhope park. Let’s get moving and take our ...
04/27/2026

Walking groups tomorrow, Barrie 10 am at Johnson’s Beach and Orillia 3pm at Tudhope park. Let’s get moving and take our Health back one step at a time! Rain or shine so grab your rain gear and umbrella and let’s get going!

Reminder of upcoming and ongoing walking groups in the region. Tuesdays in Barrie at 10 am from Johnson's Beach parking ...
04/23/2026

Reminder of upcoming and ongoing walking groups in the region.

Tuesdays in Barrie at 10 am from Johnson's Beach parking lot.

Starting Next Tuesday at 3 pm the Orillia walking group will happen at Tudhope Park.

On Monday May 4th the Midland walking group will start up in partnership with the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre. 10 am from the Midland town dock!

Message Chris if you have any questions and visit www.mamaway.ca/events to register.

What does good care look like for you, your family, and your community?On April 16, National Advance Care Planning Day i...
04/15/2026

What does good care look like for you, your family, and your community?

On April 16, National Advance Care Planning Day invites us to reflect on our wishes for future care and share them with the people who matter most.

Advance care planning is not just paperwork—it is conversation, relationship, and respect for your values, culture, and voice.

Start the conversation today.


https://www.rvh.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IPS-Advance-Care-Planning-Final.pdf

https://www.advancecareplanningontario.ca/

https://livingmyculture.ca/media/3846/cvh-22459-coming-full-circle-fin-eng-fillable-spreads.pdf

Good day, See more details on the flyer for the upcoming horse supported wellness engagement this Saturday at 4pm.Note: ...
04/08/2026

Good day,

See more details on the flyer for the upcoming horse supported wellness engagement this Saturday at 4pm.

Note: This opportunity is for regional indigenous community members.

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.

✨ We’re Hiring: Nurse Practitioners (Full-Time, Permanent) ✨The Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) is seeking Nu...
04/02/2026

✨ We’re Hiring: Nurse Practitioners (Full-Time, Permanent) ✨
The Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) is seeking Nurse Practitioners to join our Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, wholistic primary care within an Indigenous-led and Indigenous-governed organization.
Working alongside Traditional Healers and an interprofessional team, the Nurse Practitioner will support Indigenous patients and families through health promotion, disease prevention, and community-based care—meeting people where they are at and honouring physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness.

💚 Why BANAC?
At BANAC, our work is guided by Indigenous knowledge systems, community priorities, and principles of respect, reciprocity, and self-determination. We offer a supportive, relational work environment, competitive benefits (including HOOPP), cultural leave, professional development, and the chance to be part of meaningful, community-driven health care.

📍 Regional role with a designated base location
📄 Indigenous ancestry is encouraged to self-identify; lived experience is valued
👉 Apply today and help advance Indigenous health in Indigenous hands.

https://banac.on.ca careers for more details

BANAC - Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin offices will be closed Friday April 3rd for Good Friday and Monday April 6th for Easter Mo...
04/02/2026

BANAC - Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin offices will be closed Friday April 3rd for Good Friday and Monday April 6th for Easter Monday.

Regular office hours resume Tuesday April 7th 2026 at 8:00am.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310 or the CMHA Crisis Helpline at 1-888-893-8333.

Miigwech

Reminder of the Barrie walking group this morning at 10 am. Rain or shine. Bring your rain boots and umbrella ☔️ ! We ho...
03/31/2026

Reminder of the Barrie walking group this morning at 10 am. Rain or shine. Bring your rain boots and umbrella ☔️ !

We hope to see you down at Johnson’s beach!

Join us for the Indigenous Pathways to a Healthy Diet workshop being held in Midland.  This workshop will help you under...
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

Address

125 Bellfarm Rd, Suite 200 Barrie ON& 210 Memorial Avenue, Suite 112 Orillia
Barrie, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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