Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

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

11/28/2025

Aanii,

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Clinics and services will be CLOSED on Friday November 28 due to inclement weather.

We will reopen on Monday December 1st at 8:00am and resume regular services.

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

Miigwech!

11/24/2025

Aaniin , Everyone!

We are excited to share another 3-day Digital Storytelling Workshop series designed to celebrate and amplify our Indigenous voices through the power of digital media.

This program offers a unique opportunity to learn storytelling techniques, explore digital tools, and connect with others in the community to share other stories that matter.

What to Expect:
📌 Hands-on training in digital storytelling
📌 Guidance from experienced mentors
📌 A space to share and preserve
📌 Supportive community engagement

Whether you're an experienced storyteller or just beginning, this workshop provides a platform to develop your skills and bring your stories to life in innovative ways.

Workshop Details: 📅 Duration: 3 consecutive days, December 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2025 (10am-2pm each day)
Spots are limited, so be sure to register now; https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50390226/Digital-Storytelling-Series-Q3

For an example of what your digital storytelling could be click below for a youtube video Bawd made earlier in the year: https://youtu.be/WuWNlZMHZBE

Email Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca for more information.

We look forward to seeing your story unfold!

11/21/2025

We need you! Come share your valuable voice with us at our BANAC- KTA Stories of Healthcare Truth Gathering. Within the KTA Framework we are committed to working with our regional health partners to build stronger and more equitable Indigenous Cultural Safe Pathways to health care in our hospitals, community health centres and teams.

Join us for our Orillia Session being held on Tues. Dec 16th, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pm. Lunch and giveaways will be included as we work together to build new relationships and understanding!

Register to day at this link: http://s.alchemer-ca.com/s3/4c8cad3ec4fd

For further questions contact our KTA Coordinator- Heather McIntyre at hmcintyre@banac.on.ca