Wabano Kids: Cultural Guidance for Spiritual Naming
Grandmother Sharon will do cultural teachings to help us understand the basics of naming ceremonies. These teachings will guide you on how to consult with knowledge keepers, spiritual advisors, or Elders on spiritual naming. Wabano Kids programming is for parents, caregivers with Indigenous children ages 0-6 years old who are registered with Wabano. If you...
Grandma Talks and Breastfeeding
Grandma Talks is a week to week program for expectant mothers looking to connect with a community for support and sharing. We will practice self-care through storytelling and traditional teachings. We look forward to celebrating this beautiful journey with you! For questions or issues registering, please contact: Shania Snache, EY Family Support Worker 613-748-0657 ext....
Diabetes Education Group: Medications & Sick Days
Come meet with our Diabetes team to learn more about diabetes management. Each week we will meet to answer your questions about diabetes and discuss different topics such as: nutrition, fitness education, light mobility activities and traditional teachings. MAY IS DIABETES 101 May 23rd: Diabetes Management - Medications & Sick Day management Refreshments will be...
Nimiigwetchwendam
A weekly, co-ed, confidential and in-person sharing circle utilizing the 7 Sacred Teachings, the Medicine Wheel and other traditional concepts as guiding principles to promote the healing and wellness of participants. Light snack and bus tickets provided. In-person at Wabano Housing, 338 Montreal Rd., 2nd Floor No registration is required for this group. Wabano programs...
Zumba (In-person & virtual!)
Join us for zumba, either in-person or virtually! Zumba is a cardio and Latin dance fitness class designed to get you moving and having fun. Due to limited space, the first 15 registrants will be confirmed for in-person, and those added to the waiting list will be provided the ZOOM link to join us virtually....
Ojibway Language classes with Louise Garrow
Louise Garrow is a member of the Sagamok Anishinaabek First Nation. She is now retired and is dedicating the next part of her life work towards helping to increase the number of people who speak Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway language). Louise grew up speaking the language and took additional Ojibway courses at Trent University with Dr. Shirley...
Wellbriety – Indigenous Recovery Group
This co-ed group will focus on a holistic approach to learn and benefit from traditional, as well as conventional means of healing. It will provide the medicine and tools that will help empower ourselves over drugs, alcohol and or violence, to help us overcome the trauma that has caused our spirits to be wounded. Programming...