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CSC Chigamik CHC I 845 King St., Unit 10, Midland ON I L4R 0B7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Cultural Programs Programs in French Programs in English

Programming is provided at no cost to participants. Programming

occurs onsite at CSC Chigamik CHC and at various locations around

the community.

For more information or to sign-up for programs, please visit

www.chigamik.ca/programs or call Cassandra Forget at

705.527.4154 x252. All programs are FREE!

ProgramsSpring Cultural

Meditation With TheLight

During this workshop, Healer and Seer Troy

Greene will teach participants how to meditate

using the power of the light. Individuals will gain

an understanding of their spiritual wellbeing and

deepen their inner peace.

Thursday May 23rd from

1:30-3:30pm

Early Spring teachings In this workshop, Grandmother Pauline Shirt

will share teachings about the early Spring

and the cycle of the Sucker Moon and its

relationship to people on earth. The use of

medicines and ceremonies during the early

Spring time will also be discussed.

Thursday April 4th from

12:30-3pm

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Thursday May 9th from 1-5pm

Learn To Bead: HairBarrettes

Join our beading circle and learn how to bead

intricate indigenous hair barrettes for yourself or

a friend! You will be provided step-by-step

instruction, beading supplies and a warm

atmosphere to socialize with each other.


Learn To Make: MedicinePouches

Participants will come together in circle to learn

about the significance and uses of the four

sacred medicines and how they can be used in

your own lives. The group will practice a prayer

in the Ojibwe language, then fabricate

individual pouches and personalize them with

bead work.

Tuesday May 7th from 10am-

2:30pm

Healing With Colour &Symbolism

Healer Pam Tremblay-Hayes and Oshkaabewis

John Hayes, will guide participants through a

meditation to assist with the creative process.

The group will then create a personal symbolic

“medicine shield."


Learn to Bead: Earrings Come out and learn how to bead a set of

traditional Indigenous earrings and the

teachings behind beading. If you are already

working on a pair of earrings, feel free to bring

them along too! All beading supplies are

provided at no cost.




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Wednesdays 5-7pm

Ojibwe Language Drop-In Program

This drop-in program will provide Indigenous

people with the opportunity to learn the

foundations of the Ojibwe language. Fluent

speakers are also welcome to attend to create

an enriched group learning experience.

Drumming CirclePeer-led drop-in group that teaches

participants how to play the hand drum

while singing Indigenous songs.

Mondays 6-8pm

Thursday June 27th

from 1-5pm

Learn To Bead:Necklaces

Take part in our beading circle and learn to

bead a traditional Indigenous necklace. All

beading supplies and step-by-step instruction

will be provided.

Thursday June 6th from 1-5pm

Learn To Make: BirchBark Baskets

Participants will learn about the historical and

cultural importance of birch bark for Indigenous

people, as well as acquire the skills to fabricate

and decorate their very own birch bark

basket. Small baskets are a perfect container

for keeping medicines, spiritual items, jewelry,

and more.

Thursday June 20th from

10am-3pm

Strawberry MoonTeachings

This circle will celebrate the teachings of the

Strawberry Moon guided by Grandmother

Pauline Shirt. A young guest will narrate her

journey into womanhood with the help of a Berry

Fast. The group will also celebrate the Summer

Solstice and Indigenous Solidarity Day.

Cedar Foot Soak Join Elder Métis Healer, Pamela Tremblay-Hayes

as she guides participants in a healing cedar

foot soak and teaching. This workshop is open to

clients who self-identify as Indigenous and

experience generalized stress and/or anxiety.

Monday June 10th from

1:00-3:00pm

Medicine Walk Medicine Man, Jake Agoneh, and Oshkaabewis,

John Matheson will guide participants on a

medicine walk and discuss where to find and

identify healing plants at a local wild spot.

During the walk, the group will discuss the day’s

learnings and teachings with each other while

enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Thursday June 13th from

10am-2pm

in French

Spring Programs

For more information or to sign-up for our programs in French, please visit

www.chigamik.ca/programs or call Céline Roi at


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Drop-In Zumba

Starting Wednesday April 3rd

from 5:30-6:30pm

Join this eight-week dance-exercise program!

Each session features new rhythms set to

high-energy music! For ages 8 and up. All

levels of experience welcome. *At the Saint-

Joseph school gymnasium.

Starting Wednesday April 10th

from 6-7pm

Yoga in BarrieEight-week yoga series for anyone interested in

learning beginner yoga stretches and poses.

Open to ages 8 and up. No yoga experience is

required. Please register prior to classes. *At

Frère-André school gymnasium

Starting Thursday April 11th

from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Drop-In Yoga in TinyJoin us for this 8-week drop-in beginner yoga

program. Yoga is an ancient discipline that

stretches and strengthens muscles throughout

the body, increases relaxation and improves

concentration. This program is open to

individuals 8 years and up. *At the Ste-Croix

School Gymnasium

Get Fit FitnessBootcamp

Starting Tuesday April 2nd

from 5:45-6:45pm

Get fit while having fun at our 8-week

beginner’s drop-in bootcamp! Participants will

be introduced to various movements that

increase your heart rate and get you

energized! Open to ages 8 and up. *At the

Ste-Croix School Gymnasium

Starting Wednesday April 17th

from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Pilates and Yoga in Collingwood

This six-week beginner pilates & yoga program.

provides a vigorous full body workout that

strengthens and stretches the body and

integrates the mind, body and spirit. Open to 8

years and up. *At Notre-Dame de la Huronie

School Gymnasium

Wednesday April 24th from1:30-4pm

French Film Screening:The Intouchables

Spend an afternoon with other Francophones

and watch the second biggest box office hit in

France "The Intouchables." Popcorn and

refreshments will be provided at no cost! *At

the Barrie Public LIbrary

For more information or to sign-up for our programs in French, please visit

www.chigamik.ca/programs or call Céline Roi at


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Starting on Tuesday May 7thfrom 6:30-7:30pm

Yoga in Borden This five-week beginner yoga program is for

individuals ages 8 years and up. Yoga stretches

and strengthens muscles throughout the body,

increases relaxation and improves

concentration. *At Marguerite Bourgeois

Elementary School Gymnasium

Wednesday June 26

from 1:30-3pm

Movement & Music Are you looking for an exercise routine that will

keep you in great shape and help you

rediscover the joy of movement? The NIA

exercise workshop is a mind and body physical

conditioning program and is open to anyone.

Beginners are welcome! *At the Barrie CHC

Triple P: PositiveParenting Program

The Triple P program is run by two facilitators

and provides a flexible, practical way to

develop skills, strategies and confidence to

handle any parenting situation. *Includes five

in class group sessions and three individual

phone sessions.

Starting Thursday May 9th

from 6-8pm

Francophone Wellness Series

This drop-in wellness series is tailored

specifically for Francophone older adults and

seniors and is open to anyone in the

community. The educational series consists of

three workshops covering bone health, disease

prevention and mindfulness. *At the

Rendezvous Complex.

Starting Wednesday May 1stfrom 1-2pm

April 16th & June 18th from 10-

11:30am

Alzheimer SocietyFrench Webinars

The Alzheimer Society is delighted to offer bi-

monthly French-language webinars to the

general public, care partners, families and

anyone who wants to learn more about

dementia.

April 17th & 18th

from 8:30-4pm

Mental Health First AidThe Mental Health First Aid program aims to

improve mental health literacy, and provides

the skills and knowledge to help people better

manage potential or developing mental health

problems in themselves, a family member, a

friend or a colleague.*La Clé Employment

Centre (in the Village Square Mall)

in English

Spring Programs




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Taking Charge of YourFibromyalgia

This one-day workshop is led by a

Physiotherapist who will teach participants

strategies, education and exercises for living

well with Fibromyalgia.

April 25th from 10am-1pm

Miijim MarketVisit the weekly food market for delicious

fresh fruits and veggies. The market is open

to everyone and offers low prices, local

food, and a sense of community!

*Held at Operation Grow, Midland.

Mondays 2-5pm

Goodbye DepressionJoin this 12-week program that uses

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) skills to

help manage depression. *Includes

screening for eligibility.

Starting Thursday Apr 25th

from 1:30-3pm

Cloth Diapering This introductory workshop will focus on the

basics of cloth diapering including

troubleshooting tips and tricks for sizing,

washing and more! Bring in your own diapers

to receive advice and support or explore other

styles! Babies are welcome!

Thursday April 4th from 4-6pm

Baby Wearing 101 From baby wrapping to structured carriers for

infants and toddlers, participants will have the

opportunity to learn about different carriers.

Bring in your own carrier to receive support, or

explore new styles! Babies are welcome!

Wednesday April 24th from10:00am-12:00pm

Quit CaféThis drop-in smoking cessation support

group offers Nicotine Replacement

Therapy for 26 weeks at no cost.

Thursdays 10-11:30am

Every Friday from 1-3pm

Concurrent DisordersGroup

Join us for this weekly drop-in Concurrent

Disorders Group. This group focuses on

discussion around issues related to substance

use and mental health and how these issues

affect each person’s quality of life. *At

the Wendat Boardroom

Mindful MondaysDrop-in for a complete hour of guided

mindfulness practice. All levels welcome!

Mondays 11-12pm

Mama TribeDrop-in peer breastfeeding and

social support group for new moms

and babies. Registered Lactation

consultant and nurse available.

Wednesdays 12:30-3:00pm

MotherCareWeekly drop-in program for pregnant

women and new mothers (children 0-2).

Provides FREE milk, prenatal vitamins, and

nutritious foods, health info, and

breastfeeding and parenting support. On-

site programs for children available!

Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm




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Next StepWeekly drop-in program for mothers and their

young children (3 to 36 months). Provides

nutritional and parenting support and a small

selection of nutritional foods to take

home. On-site programs for children

available!

Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am

Prenatal BreastfeedingClass

This workshop is specifically designed to

prepare you for all aspects of breastfeeding.

Topics covered include milk supply,

latching positions, how to pump and store

milk, and overall support to guide you on

your breastfeeding journey.*Partners are

welcome

Tuesday May 14th

from 5-7pm

Living with OsteoporosisFour-week series for individuals with

Osteoporosis. Each week will focus on a

different topic, followed by a short exercise

session led by a physiotherapist.

Starting Monday May 27th

from 10:00-11:30am

Nordic Pole Walking Do you want to improve your physical

health while exploring the walking trails in

the North Simcoe community? Join the

walking group! Instruction on how to use

the poles is available. *Visit the website

for walk locations.

Starting Wednesday May 1st

from 11am-12pm

Parkinson's DanceGroup

Join this fun and stimulating drop-in dance

therapy program for individuals with

Parkinson’s and their care partners. This

program is designed to help improve balance,

coordination and ease of motion.

Starting Tuesday May 21st

from 10:30-11:30am

LGBT Youth Connection This is a drop-in and social space for LGBT

youth to connect with each other in the

community. It provides a relaxed place to get

together, access resources and support LGBT

topics and issues.

First & Third Wednesday of EachMonth from 4-6pm

Infant Massage Infant massage is a great way to bond with

your baby. This workshop will teach you about

the many benefits of infant massage.

Abdominal massage to help with digestion

and colic, and soothing and relaxing

techniques to help baby sleep will also be

discussed. Babies are welcome!

Thursday June 13th from10:00am-12:00pm

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