Calendar

Oct
30
Thu
Tea Talks @ Duchesnay Elders' Lodge
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
NFN Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for Tea Talks!
Enjoy a delicious lunch and a fun pumpkin painting activity.
Registration is encouraged for food and equipment planning, but drop-ins are welcome!
To register, call 705-753-3312 or email [email protected]
Adult Kickboxing @ Outdoor Rink
Oct 30 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
For NFN Members & Affiliates
All levels welcome! Wear comfy clothes & bring a water bottle. No experience required.
Kickboxing is a dynamic full-body workout that combines martial arts techniques and boxing to build strength, stamina, and confidence.
Registration required for equipment: 
[email protected]  705-753-3312
Nov
2
Sun
Community Circles for Connection and Support @ Garden Village Community Lodge
Nov 2 @ 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
3
Mon
Nishnaabemwin Classes – Garden Village @ Culture Centre
Nov 3 @ 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
5
Wed
Coping with Grief and Loss Circle  @ Lawrence Commanda Health Centre
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Loss affects us all, and there’s no single way to walk through it. Join us in a supportive space to share, grow, and feel less alone.
For NFN Members and Affiliates.
Registration encouraged for planning, drop-ins welcome
To Register, contact: [email protected] | 705-753-1375 ext. 2247
Open to all seeking connection and healing.
Community Circles for Connection and Support @ Garden Village Community Lodge
Nov 5 @ 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 5 @ 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
6
Thu
Car Seat Clinics @ Ojibway Daycare Parking Lot
Nov 6 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NFN families are invited to attend one of two Car Seat Clinics with Sergeant Tyeler Commanda to ensure your child’s car seat is installed safely and correctly.

🎁 Door Prizes: Car seats and booster seats available to be won!
💬 Questions? Contact The Maternal Child Health Nurse at [email protected] or 705-753-3312 ext. 2227

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about car seat safety and connect with Anishinabek Police Service .

All families welcome!

Nov
8
Sat
Village Marketplace Craft Show @ Garden Village Gym
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vendor set-up begins at 7:30 a.m.
All proceeds support the NFN Food Bank and the Ojibway Women’s Lodge (OWL)
Vendors: Be Part of Our Marketplace
Questions? Contact the Food Bank Coordinator:
[email protected] or 705-753-6972
Nov
9
Sun
Community Circles for Connection and Support @ Garden Village Community Lodge
Nov 9 @ 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.