Ward 4 Meeting

St. Paul's Centre 62 Peter Street N, Orillia

Councillors Janet-Lynne Durnford and Tim Lauer invite you to join them at a ward meeting to discuss issues affecting Ward 4 and the City of Orillia. Registration is not required. When: May 31, 2023 from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: St. Paul’s United Church (62 Peter St. N.) For more information, please contact Councillor Durnford …

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Gathering: Festival of First Nations Stories

Rama First Nation

Gathering is a free literary festival featuring First Nations stories and writers. Two ticketed concerts, one featuring Tom Wilson and one featuring Tomson Highway, are also part of this event. All information about the event can be found here: https://www.artsorillia.ca/gathering2023.

Orillia Grandmothers to Grandmothers Plant and Yard Sale

145 Cedar Street Orillia, Ontario

Perennials, hostas, ladies' mantle, sedums, ferns, ground covers, rhubarb Also offering jewelry and quilting fabric All proceeds from this sale go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign - a part of the Stephen Lewis Foundation supporting African grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren.

Enough is Enough Day of Action

Jill Dunlop's Office 575 West Street South, Orillia, Ontario

Join us June 3rd as we participate in the OFL province wide #enoughisenough rally to protect public services, demand affordable gas, groceries and housing, fair wages for all and protect our environment Sponsored by the North Simcoe and Muskoka District Labour Council

Honour and Harvest Wiigwasitig ‘Birch Tree’

Lakehead University 500 University Ave, Orillia, Ontario

You are invited to join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives in Honouring and Harvesting the Wiigwasitig 'Birch Tree' on June 8, 2023 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. This will be an opportunity for the Lakehead Community to honour the life of Wiigwasitig 'Birch Tree' in a good way.

Tipi Raising and Teachings

Lakehead University 500 University Ave, Orillia, Ontario

You are invited to join Lakehead University in a tipi raising on Sunday, June 11. In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Luana Harper-Shirt & her family will be sharing tipi teachings and will be leading us in the raising of the tipi on the Orillia Campus. The Tipi Raising is in partnership with the …

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Rally at MPP Dunlop’s Orillia Office – CORRUPTION in the Greenbelt

Jill Dunlop's Office 575 West Street South, Orillia, Ontario

Please join us, including speakers Madeleine Fournier (Stop Sprawl Orillia), Aaron Cayden Hiltz (Past candidate Simcoe North Liberal Party), Dr. Elizabeth Van Houtte (Past candidate Simcoe North NDP), Jacob Kearey Moreland (Co-founder of Orillia for Democracy), and Margaret Prophet (Executive Director Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition), as we express our serious concerns, not only about the …

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Rama Powwow

Rama First Nation

Rama Powwow is one of the biggest and best powwows in Ontario. All are welcome! Held on Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory, at the John Snake Memorial Community Multi-Purpose Grounds. Cost is $10/day $15/weekend pass; free for kids under 12, seniors, handicapped, or veterans. No pre-registration or advance tickets necessary – pay at gate. …

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Greenbelt Public Forum

Hey #Simcoe Community! Are you frustrated over the Ontario government’s handling of the Greenbelt? Do you still have questions about the whole process? Wondering what can be done in response? Us too! Mark your calendars for September 12th @ 7:00 PM and join us at Grace United Church in Barrie for a special public forum. …

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