Events
Perinatal Program Co-Creates Decorative Mini Moccasins
What do moccasins mean to you? Join the Perinatal program as we welcome Wabano’s Pierrette Vezina.. She will guide us in co-creating and decorating mini decorative moccasins. Every time we look at these moccasins, we will be reminded of strength, courage and bravery as we travel on our own journeys. Mino Bimaadziwin ~ Living the...
Garden Rock Painting
Let’s decorate the Early Years backyard with beautiful garden rocks! To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your Early years team via email earlyyears@wabano.com or call: 613-748-0657 ext. 376 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch will be served...
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
275 Bradley 275 Bradley St., OttawaIt's Spring! Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to join us as we celebrate more daylight each day, the return of birds and Thunderbirds, new growth, new projects and overall, a refreshed vision of the world! We'll explore topics that are relevant to youth throughout the seasons through cultural and artistic activities...
Wellbriety – Relapse Prevention
Starting Wednesday June 25ᵗʰ, join us at 268 Bradley Avenue for a relapse prevention group, utilizing the medicine wheel, culture and ceremony to honour our spirit. With knowledge and guidance from Cultural Grandmother Louella, learn how to recognize the potential for relapse before it happens. Light dinner provided Bus tickets available upon request Programming schedule:Wednesday...
Men’s Drum Practice
Wabano Centre, Grand Gathering Space 299 Montreal Road, OttawaExperience the heartbeat of the drum! Come learn the teachings, protocols, songs of the drum with our drum group. Wabano Centre's Men's drum practice passes on traditional knowledge and provides a healthy space for our community to learn, laugh, have fun and to carry on the traditions. The Pow Wow Drum & Song was created...
Beading Nights
299 Montreal Rd. (Atellier) OttawaJoin us for Beading Nights every Wednesday in June. This month we welcome Laurel Thomas-Racette from Six Nations who will be teaching us Haudenosaunee beadwork - a traditional and contemporary style. We will be learning flat stitch and raised beadwork and we will also be making Strawberry pins! Proof of ancestry or Kinship connection required....
Women’s Drum Group
299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor 299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor, OttawaPlease join us in learning and singing traditional hand drum songs with guest facilitator Rhonda Doxtator every Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm Rhonda Doxtator - Guest Facilitator Proof of ancestry or kinship connection required. Space is limited. Please register here: Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy