The Métis Nation of Ontario Urban Portage Challenge
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
You are invited to participate in a walking challenge to see who can collectively walk the most steps. Bring your 4-legged friends along. Everyone wins prizes (including the dogs)!
The community with the highest step count receives funds to host a celebration.
Be a part of this exciting journey and let’s walk towards a healthier more connected community! We understand that mobility varies for everyone, so please participate in the way that feels right for you. Steps can be tracked with the app of your choice, device or pedometer, until the end of November.

Babies and Brews
2025-10-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Savvy Co., 88 Collingwood St, Flesherton, ON, Canada
Parenting is hard. Your coffee shouldn’t be.
Every Thursday is Babies & Brews at Savvy Co. It’s a dedicated, safe space for parents to connect while the little ones play (or nap!)
Play mats and toys are provided.
What’s the Deal?
Drop in anytime between 9am-2pm every Thursday
☕️ Morning Perk: $1 off all Lattes/Specialty Coffees.
Afternoon Wind-Down: Take away beer/cider/wine at 25% off!
Come find your village! We’ve saved a spot for your stroller.
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#greyhighlands
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See you this Thursday!

BALL Lecture Series: #5
2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Treaties, Important Cases and Reconciliation
Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, collectively the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, launched court claims against Canada and Ontario almost 30 years ago: an Aboriginal title claim to parts of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, and a claim that the Crown breached its treaty promise to protect the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula for the Saugeen Ojibway forever. This lecture will focus on the history of those claims, what the courts have decided and where these claims are now in the Canadian legal process.
Lecturer – Cathy Guirguis

I am a lawyer at OKT Law, a firm that is dedicated to working for Indigenous Nations and organizations across Canada. I have worked for the Saugeen Ojibway Nation for almost 15 years, and as their legal counsel, I’ve had the privilege of working on their claims making their way through the Canadian legal system.
https://www.oktlaw.com/team-members/cathy-guirguis/
Reconciliation: Re-affirming the First Nation/Crown Relationship
There is perhaps nothing more important than reconciling the First Nation/Crown relationship. As treaty people, we all have a role to play in reconciling this relationship to not only achieve justice for First Nations but to ensure we never repeat the mistakes of the past. We must focus on action and real change. This starts with first reaffirming the First Nation/Crown relationship. It is imperative that Canadians understand treaties and have an appreciation for the Crown’s commitments and obligations. We will explore a brief history of the treaties between the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and the Crown and the efforts the Crown and Canada made to marginalize and keep the Saugeen people confined to their reserves through the imposition of the Indian Act and assimilationist policies designed to strip First Nations of their identity. True reconciliation can only happen when we acknowledge this history and take the necessary steps to reaffirm our original relationship with First Nations.
Lecturer – Randall Kahgee

Randall is Senior Counsel with Olthuis Kleer Townshend and specializes in Indigenous Rights law. He served as Chief of the Saugeen First Nation from June 2006 to June 2014. He has worked with First Nation governments across Canada and participated in agreements between First Nations and government on energy matters. He has extensive experience in consultation and accommodation, has been involved in the negotiation and implementation of modern treaties, and participated in impact benefit negotiations. He also advises First Nations on governance related issues. Randall received his BA (Hon) from York University and his LLB from the University of Toronto.

John Muirhead: Everything Everywhere Tour
2025-10-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
John Muirhead is a Toronto-based troubadour crafting big-hearted indie-folk songs for dreamers, wanderers, and hopeless romantics.

In 2025, John is set to release a new record produced by Ryan Worsley (Dear Rouge, Luca Fogale, MONOWHALES) which will supported by a cross-Canada tour that will bring his songs to old friends and new fans alike.

From fingerpicked confessionals to foot-stomping, full-band singalongs, John’s award-winning songs have connected with listeners around the world. With over 100,000 fans on social media, over 3 million Spotify streams, and 8.5 million+ TikTok views, John is building a vibrant community rooted in story, sincerity, and connection.

John has toured extensively across Canada and Europe and has earned nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Ontario Folk Music Awards. He’s appeared at festivals like Winnipeg Folk Festival, CityFolk, Sound of Music Festival, and Sawdust City Music Festival, and has provided support for Canada’s top roots acts, including Whitehorse, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Craig Cardiff.

As a writer, John has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Simon Ward (The Strumbellas), Michigander, Jon Bryant, and many more, adding his distinct warmth and vulnerability to each new project he works on.
