Calendar

Nov
21
Fri
Baby Massage @ Lawrence Commanda Health Centre
Nov 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Baby Massage Workshops for NFN Parents and Caregivers with babies 0-12 months.
Strengthen your bond with your baby through gentle massage techniques!
Limited spots available, register now!
📧 [email protected] | 📞 705-753-3312
Medicine Teaching – Mtigmeg Giizis (Whitefish Moon) With Gookmis Glenna Beaucage @ Walking Alongside Building
Nov 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to NFN Members. Dress for the weather, as part of this workshop will take place outdoors by the fire.
Glenna will prepare traditional teas and demonstrate how to cook and prepare whitefish.
Registration is Limited and Required:  Call 705-753-3312  or Email [email protected] 
Nov
22
Sat
Nbisiing Nation – Cultural Arts Weekend @ Nbisiing Secondary School
Nov 22 @ 9:00 am – Nov 23 @ 4:00 pm
Join us for Cultural Arts Weekend November 22-23!
  • Saturday, November 22 – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 23 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Meals are provided.
Choose from workshops: Breast Plate Making, Moose Hide & Pendleton Mitts, Ash Basket Backpacks, Megis Shell Necklaces.
Limited spots available, must register! Deadline to register is Thursday, November 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4op5JOX
or Contact [email protected] | 705-753-2050 ext. 1274
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Nov
23
Sun
Community Circles for Connection and Support @ Garden Village Community Lodge
Nov 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We’re transitioning from Community Fires to Community Circles this summer and fall.

Every Wednesday and Sunday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Garden Village Community Lodge beside True Self POST at the Holy Spirit Church 285 Ted Commanda Dr., Garden Village
These events will take place indoors at True Self POST in case of inclement weather.
Snacks provided.
These gatherings offer a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and support one another in a judgment-free environment.
Nov
24
Mon
Prenatal Education Session @ Duchesnay Community Hall Boardroom
Nov 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Learn about preparing for pregnancy and welcoming a new baby. Dinner provided!
Register by Friday, November 21 to help us plan for meals and materials — email [email protected] or call 705-753-3312 ext. 2227.
Nishnaabemwin Classes – Garden Village @ Culture Centre
Nov 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

To keep Nipissing Nishnaabemwin alive, we must make time to speak and understand it. Learning and practicing our language is a sacred responsibility—to honour our ancestors and empower the next seven generations. Language lives when we choose to use it. 

This month, learners will build confidence using Nipissing Nishnaabemwin in everyday topics like food and eating. Guest speakers will also help deepen understanding—supporting language revitalization for future generations. 

Garden Village classes will now be held Monday nights at the Culture Centre, and Duchesnay classes will continue on Wednesdays. 

Online sessions are currently on pause and are expected to resume in the new year. 

If you have any questions, contact: 

📧 Nishnaabemwin E-Kinoomaaged (Language Teacher) – [email protected] | ☎️ 705-753-2050 ext. 1273 

📧 Culture & Language Coordinator – [email protected] | ☎️ 705-753-2050 ext. 1274 

Nov
25
Tue
Chair Yoga @ Duchesnay Elders' Lodge
Nov 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

All levels welcome! Wear comfy clothes & bring a water bottle.
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting or using a chair for support, making it ideal for improving flexibility, balance, and relaxation.
Registration required for equipment:
[email protected] 705-753-3312

Nov
26
Wed
Tea Talks @ Duchesnay Elders' Lodge
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
NFN Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for Tea Talks!
Drop-ins welcome, but registration is encouraged for food & equipment planning.
This month, Doreen Bellaire will be providing a tobacco teaching. 
To register, call 705-753-3312 or email [email protected]
Community Circles for Connection and Support @ Garden Village Community Lodge
Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We’re transitioning from Community Fires to Community Circles this summer and fall.

Every Wednesday and Sunday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Garden Village Community Lodge beside True Self POST at the Holy Spirit Church 285 Ted Commanda Dr., Garden Village
These events will take place indoors at True Self POST in case of inclement weather.
Snacks provided.
These gatherings offer a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and support one another in a judgment-free environment.
Nishnaabemwin Classes – Duchesnay @ Duchesnay Community Hall
Nov 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

To keep Nipissing Nishnaabemwin alive, we must make time to speak and understand it. Learning and practicing our language is a sacred responsibility—to honour our ancestors and empower the next seven generations. Language lives when we choose to use it. 

This month, learners will build confidence using Nipissing Nishnaabemwin in everyday topics like food and eating. Guest speakers will also help deepen understanding—supporting language revitalization for future generations. 

Garden Village classes will now be held Monday nights at the Culture Centre, and Duchesnay classes will continue on Wednesdays. 

Online sessions are currently on pause and are expected to resume in the new year. 

If you have any questions, contact: 

📧 Nishnaabemwin E-Kinoomaaged (Language Teacher) – [email protected] | ☎️ 705-753-2050 ext. 1273 

📧 Culture & Language Coordinator – [email protected] | ☎️ 705-753-2050 ext. 1274