Barrie NFC - Family Team

04/04/2023

May 5th, 2023 BNFC is hosting a Sacred Fire in honor of MMIWG2S and their families. The fire will be lit at sunrise followed with the sunrise ceremony as well as opening our gym from 10am-5pm for red dress displays, view missing posters, and some documentaries that further show the impact of this silent genocide. For more information please contact our Cultural Resource Coordinator; Meghan Cote [email protected]

03/29/2023

Zhiishiibensag Drop Ins are back starting April 4th! Every Tuesday from 10am-12pm for parents & caregivers with children ages 0-6. Come enjoy some free play and socialization with other parents and children! Please contact Rose Noganosh [email protected] for more information

01/15/2023

Wasa-Nabin is hosting youth beading nights. Our first gathering is January 23rd for ages 13-18. Please contact Courtney Laurin to register [email protected]. This will be beginner friendly and also great for experienced beaders.

* POSTPONED*. Please contact Courtney Laurin c.laurin@bnfc.

01/15/2023

Incredibly beautiful 💕

01/11/2023

Come on out to the Barrie Native Friendship Centre with your little ones for some free play and socialization! No registration required.

01/11/2023

Join us at BNFC for a family movie night! We will be showing the DC league of super pets and a concession stand to enjoy. Registration is required. Please contact Meghan Cote to register [email protected]

01/10/2023

We have our first lunch & learn of 2023 scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, January 11th. Gertie Beaucage will be joining us to share part of the Creation Story. In-Person registration is full, but you can still join us to hear the Creation Story via zoom. Miigwech! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81965421783 no code required

01/02/2023

12/24/2022

Life is water⁣
Water is life ⁣
Life is sacred ⁣
Sacred is life ⁣
Life is birth ⁣
Birth is transformational ⁣
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~ when art imitates life

12/17/2022

As we enter the winter months, it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down and share those stories as a family 💕 here is how Nanabozho brought shkode to his anishinaabeg!

12/09/2022

The Barrie Native Friendship Centre and The Maclaren Art Centre are coming together to bring Indigenous Story Circle & Creations on February 15th, 22nd & March 1st. This will be hosted at the Maclaren Art Centre and Facilitated by Meghan Cote. You can register for all 3 dates or selected dates. There is no fee for the event. To register please click the link below.

To register for all 3 dates:
https://maclarenart.com/product/indigenous-story-circle-creation-ages-0-6-caregivers-bundle/

To register for individual dates:
https://maclarenart.com/product/indigenous-story-circle-creation-ages-0-6-caregivers/

Please contact Meghan Cote if you have any questions [email protected] or 705-721-7689 ext. 210

12/08/2022

Fever Medicines with Joe Pitawanakwat on December 8th via Zoom.

12/01/2022

(Credit: Doopnibiikwe Linda George Bkejwanong Territory) 2013) | Bkejwanong Ngamowinan | Anishinaabemowin 2022 |

11/29/2022

Awesome upcoming workshop!

Next week! A few spots still available. Please email Paige to register.

11/28/2022

We have 30 holiday theme craft kits available for families! Please let me know if you’d like to drop by to pick one up. Meghan Cote [email protected] or Rose Noganosh [email protected] While supplies last!

11/28/2022

*FULL*

11/25/2022

Come decorate yummy treats! Please register with Meghan Cote [email protected] or Tracey Fox [email protected]