Facilitated by Jacob Dayfox Catering provided Supplies and tools are provided Registration required Only 8 spots available Must register before January 22nd at 3pm For questions or to register, please contact: Jacob Dayfox Cultural Support Worker Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Email: jacob.dayfox@nthc.ca Tel: (705) 968-0703
Group 1: 9:00 am - 11:30 am (Max of 5 people) Group 2: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Max of 5 people) Dan Garcia, also known as Ozowmukwanidoo which translates to Yellow Spirit Bear. Dan is Turtle Clan and is originally from Walpole Island First Nation, Bkejwanong. Dan currently resides in Whitefish River with his family. He is the proud father of five beautiful children and grandfather to three grandchildren. He has been attaining cultural knowledge for over 23 years by participating in singing with big drum, hand drumming, various teachings, fasting, helping with and conducting various ceremonies. Dan has reclaimed and utilized cultural teachings to overcome issues such as childhood trauma, violence, and addictions issues. His approach to living a healthy lifestyle is based on cultural teachings and principles from the Anishinabek Nation. For additional information, or to learn more about Traditional Health Services, please contact: Crystal Clark-McGregor Cultural Support Worker Email: crystal.clark-mcgregor@nthc.ca Tel: (705) 968-0181
*By appointment only Traditional Ceremony / Services Name, Clan, Colors Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Mental Healing Traditional Teachings and Guidance Traditional Doctoring Dreams / Visions Interpretations Traditional Medicines Life Experiences Listening / Talks Sweat Lodge Ceremony Fasting / Releasing Ceremony Spiritual Connections Identity and Relations Joseph Syrette is Anishinaabe Ojibwe from Batchewana First Nation located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He currently lives in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with his family. Joseph conducts various ceremonies and practices Ninaadiwe'iwejig (Traditional Healing) using medicines to help re-balance and heal sicknesses through prayer using Ojibwe doctoring methods to heal the mind, body and spirit. Joseph follows the practices, the ways of his mentors, and elders that went before him. To book an appointment, please contact: Renee Kozachanko Traditional Intake Care Coordinator Email: renee.kozachanko@nthc.ca Tel: (705) 368-0083 Mobile: (705) 968-0809
*By appointment only Traditional Ceremony / Services Name, Clan, Colors Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Mental Healing Traditional Teachings and Guidance Traditional Doctoring Dreams / Visions Interpretations Traditional Medicines Life Experiences Listening / Talks Sweat Lodge Ceremony Fasting / Releasing Ceremony Spiritual Connections Identity and Relations Joseph Syrette is Anishinaabe Ojibwe from Batchewana First Nation located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He currently lives in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with his family. Joseph conducts various ceremonies and practices Ninaadiwe'iwejig (Traditional Healing) using medicines to help re-balance and heal sicknesses through prayer using Ojibwe doctoring methods to heal the mind, body and spirit. Joseph follows the practices, the ways of his mentors, and elders that went before him. To book an appointment, please contact: Renee Kozachanko Traditional Intake Care Coordinator Email: renee.kozachanko@nthc.ca Tel: (705) 368-0083 Mobile: (705) 968-0809
Family Bowling November 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm Venture Lanes, 52 Mead Blvd, Espanola. 16 spots available (3 lanes and 6 people per lane). Bowling shoes are included MUST register in advance. To register, contact: Charlene Corbiere a Charlene.corbiere@nthc.ca call/text (705) 968-0624
Sweatlodge Ceremony (Co-ed) with Knowledge Keeper Daniel Garcia Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Arrival Time: 5:00PM (Or 30 minutes earlier for sweat preparation. Sweat begins at 5:30pm). *We invite all participants to actively contribute to the preparation of the ceremony and cleanup afterward. Your involvement as an active participant makes the ceremony a success. FEAST TO FOLLOW Location: Noojmowin Teg Satellite Office 31 Columbus Road Aundeck Omni Kaning *Please note there is limited parking available. Items to bring: Tobacco for offerings Sweat clothing (Example: Ribbon Skirts for Kweok, tank tops/shorts/t-shirts/sandals/ and a towel). To register, please contact: Jonn Naveau Firekeeper/Harvester jonn.naveau@nthc.ca Mobile: (705) 968-0072 Traditional Health Services are available to the Anishinabek population residing on & off-reserve in the District of Manitoulin, Espanola & area.
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
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
