Events

Sunrise Ceremony  Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 5:30am - 7:00am Rainbow Lodge 7566B Highway 6 Birch Island, ON P0P 1A0 Opening the day with a Sunrise Ceremony to honour the loved ones who never made t home and to the survivors of Residential School & Indian Day School. In partnership with Whitefish River First Nation Anishinabe Aadziwin Pipe carriers welcomed  Please dress according to the weather  Light refreshments will be provided  Everyone Welcome  Ceremony conducted by Dan Garcia   For more information, contact:  Crystal Clark-McGregor Cultural Support Worker Mobile: (705) 968-0181 crystal.clark-mcgregor@nthc.ca

 Tuesday, September 30th, 2025  12:30pm - 2:30pm Espanola Recreation Complex 175 Avery Dr, Espanola, ON  *Outdoors at the Track  Join us for short presentation from our Guest Speaker followed by a walk around the track. Wear your orange shirt in support of September 30th National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).  In partnership with the Town of Espanola.  Door prizes  Trout Creek Settlement information  Information booths  Please bring your Regalia and a chair  Dress according to the weather  Light Lunch provided  Everyone Welcome  For more information, contact:  Crystal Clark-McGregor Cultural Support Worker Mobile: (705) 968-0181 crystal.clark-mcgregor@nthc.ca

After School Archery Program For Grades 4-12 in Manitowaning SEPTEMBER 24th, 25th & OCTOBER 1st, 2nd, 2025 5:00-6:30PM Grades 4-12 NASP 6:30-7:30PM Open Range for people to bring their own bows to sight and prepare for upcoming bow hunting season. ASSIGINACK ARENA 59 VANKOUGHNET ST. MANITOWANING, ON An afterschool program providing students with a chance to develop their basic Archery skills through NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). Students may also have the opportunity to shoot their own bows in preparation for bow hunting. NOTE: For people shooting bows/crossbows in excess of a 40 pound draw weight, we are going to ask people to BYOT (Bring your own target). To register, contact: Given Cortes Wellness Promoter Email: given.cortes@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0667

After School Archery Program For Grades 4-12 in Manitowaning SEPTEMBER 24th, 25th & OCTOBER 1st, 2nd, 2025 5:00-6:30PM Grades 4-12 NASP 6:30-7:30PM Open Range for people to bring their own bows to sight and prepare for upcoming bow hunting season. ASSIGINACK ARENA 59 VANKOUGHNET ST. MANITOWANING, ON An afterschool program providing students with a chance to develop their basic Archery skills through NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). Students may also have the opportunity to shoot their own bows in preparation for bow hunting. NOTE: For people shooting bows/crossbows in excess of a 40 pound draw weight, we are going to ask people to BYOT (Bring your own target). To register, contact: Given Cortes Wellness Promoter Email: given.cortes@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0667

Fall: Let Go  Tuesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 2025  10:00am -12:00pm  Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Satellite Office 407 Centre Street Espanola, ON P5E 1E4  A playful art journalling group series for adults 18+ in Espanola and surrounding area. Take a break and be curious with us!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED  LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE  Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with different materials, connect with the earth, and each other. Prompts provided by the facilitator weekly, relating to the theme of each group.  To register, please contact the Facilitator:  Nicole Jol RSSW, DWHEAT (she/they) Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor Email: nicole.jol@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0795  About the Facilitator: Nicole is a Polish/Dutch second generation Canadian, counsellor, artist, and student completing the final stages of a dual diploma program in Art and Expressive Arts Therapy with the Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy Institute.   

For Grades 4-12 in Little Current OCTOBER 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2025 4:30-6:00PM Grades 4-12 (National Archery in Schools Program) NEMI REC CENTRE (UPSTAIRS) 9001 HWY 6, LITTLE CURRENT, ON An afterschool program providing students with a chance to develop their basic Archery skills through NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). To register, contact: Lisa Hallaert Email: lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca For additional information, contact: Given Cortes Email: given.cortes@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0667  

Thursdays, October 9th, November 6th, 13th, 27th & December 4th, 11th, 2025  5:00pm - 6:00pm Transportation Provided *Van Departs Sheguiandah Health Centre at 4:45pm & returns at 6:30pm from Little Current Public School.  All equipment provided  Healthy snacks provided  Bring your own waterbottle   Youth can enjoy activities including:  Floor hockey  Basketball  Volleyball  Badminton  Dodgeball  Pickleball  To register, contact:  Zane Aguonia or Emma Chokomoolin Sheguiandah Health Centre 705-368-1150  For additional information, contact Mark Peltier via email at mark.peltier@nthc.ca or call/text 705-968-0626 

Fall: Let Go  Tuesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 2025  10:00am -12:00pm  Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Satellite Office 407 Centre Street Espanola, ON P5E 1E4  A playful art journalling group series for adults 18+ in Espanola and surrounding area. Take a break and be curious with us!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED  LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE  Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with different materials, connect with the earth, and each other. Prompts provided by the facilitator weekly, relating to the theme of each group.  To register, please contact the Facilitator:  Nicole Jol RSSW, DWHEAT (she/they) Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor Email: nicole.jol@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0795  About the Facilitator: Nicole is a Polish/Dutch second generation Canadian, counsellor, artist, and student completing the final stages of a dual diploma program in Art and Expressive Arts Therapy with the Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy Institute.   

For Grades 4-12 in Little Current OCTOBER 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2025 4:30-6:00PM Grades 4-12 (National Archery in Schools Program) NEMI REC CENTRE (UPSTAIRS) 9001 HWY 6, LITTLE CURRENT, ON An afterschool program providing students with a chance to develop their basic Archery skills through NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). To register, contact: Lisa Hallaert Email: lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca For additional information, contact: Given Cortes Email: given.cortes@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0667  

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:00pm Zhiibaahaasing Complex Come out and learn how to cook balanced meals to help manage blood sugars. *Dinner provided Brought to you by the Diabetes Wellness Team and Food/Nutrition Coordinator

 Thursday, October 16, 2025  10:00am - 12:30pm Summer Breeze Co. 35 Water Street East, Unit 2 Little Current, ON  Join us for a morning of building fresh floral pumpkin arrangements at Summer Breeze Co. with Summer Beaudin.   15 spaces available  *If you register, please plan on attending.  To register, contact: Rebecca Dantouze Nurse Navigator Mobile: (705) 968-0631 rebecca.dantouze@nthc.ca

Fall: Let Go  Tuesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 2025  10:00am -12:00pm  Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Satellite Office 407 Centre Street Espanola, ON P5E 1E4  A playful art journalling group series for adults 18+ in Espanola and surrounding area. Take a break and be curious with us!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED  LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE  Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with different materials, connect with the earth, and each other. Prompts provided by the facilitator weekly, relating to the theme of each group.  To register, please contact the Facilitator:  Nicole Jol RSSW, DWHEAT (she/they) Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor Email: nicole.jol@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0795  About the Facilitator: Nicole is a Polish/Dutch second generation Canadian, counsellor, artist, and student completing the final stages of a dual diploma program in Art and Expressive Arts Therapy with the Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy Institute.   

For Grades 4-12 in Little Current OCTOBER 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2025 4:30-6:00PM Grades 4-12 (National Archery in Schools Program) NEMI REC CENTRE (UPSTAIRS) 9001 HWY 6, LITTLE CURRENT, ON An afterschool program providing students with a chance to develop their basic Archery skills through NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). To register, contact: Lisa Hallaert Email: lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca For additional information, contact: Given Cortes Email: given.cortes@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0667  

Thursday, October 23, 2025  6:00pm - 8:00pm Bittersweet Tea Co. 6284 Hwy 540 M’Chigeeng, ON  A new Book Club where we will gather for an evening and read Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. Free tea & light snacks included.  Space is limited. Registration required. *Please register by October 20th, 2025  To register, contact:  Daniel Manitowabi Cultural Support Worker daniel.manitowabi@nthc.ca (705) 968-0991 

Fall: Let Go  Tuesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 2025  10:00am -12:00pm  Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Satellite Office 407 Centre Street Espanola, ON P5E 1E4  A playful art journalling group series for adults 18+ in Espanola and surrounding area. Take a break and be curious with us!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED  LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE  Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with different materials, connect with the earth, and each other. Prompts provided by the facilitator weekly, relating to the theme of each group.  To register, please contact the Facilitator:  Nicole Jol RSSW, DWHEAT (she/they) Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor Email: nicole.jol@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0795  About the Facilitator: Nicole is a Polish/Dutch second generation Canadian, counsellor, artist, and student completing the final stages of a dual diploma program in Art and Expressive Arts Therapy with the Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy Institute.   

For Grades 4-12 in Little Current OCTOBER 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2025 4:30-6:00PM Grades 4-12 (National Archery in Schools Program) NEMI REC CENTRE (UPSTAIRS) 9001 HWY 6, LITTLE CURRENT, ON An afterschool program providing students with a chance to develop their basic Archery skills through NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). To register, contact: Lisa Hallaert Email: lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca For additional information, contact: Given Cortes Email: given.cortes@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0667