Adults
Wellbriety – Kiyam
Wellness House 268 Bradley Ave., Ottawa, ON, CanadaThis in-person men's 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....
Cardio Drum Fitness Program
295 Montreal Rd.Come and join an exciting and fun drumming exercise you are sure to have fun as we "drum" ourselves to fitness. This provides a workout that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health for all life stages. Come and get your heartbeat in sync with the drum :) PLEASE NOTE: December 24th there will be...
Ribbon Skirt
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSew Your Own Ribbon Skirt Workshop Create your very own ribbon skirt in this hands-on workshop! The $125 materials fee includes fabric, ribbon, thread, and elastic—everything you need to craft your masterpiece. 🧵 Important: Sewing machine experience is required. Choose your preferred day—Friday or Saturday—and learn from skilled ribbon skirt makers who will guide you...
Sisters in Recovery
Wellness House 268 Bradley Ave., Ottawa, ON, CanadaSisters in Recovery will be cancelled for Dec 23rd and 30th Join us in-person for a weekly harm-reduction based healing circle for Indigenous women, and those beyond the binary, that will focus on a holistic approach to healing and recovery, incorporating traditional teachings as well as Western knowledge. Group will be co-facilitated by Addictions Counsellor,...
Diabetes Education Group Program
299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor 299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJoin us for a welcoming and supportive group where you can connect with others who truly understand the daily challenges of managing diabetes. This is a safe, non-judgmental space to share your struggles and get practical tips that can make life with diabetes a little easier. Together, we’ll explore key areas of diabetes management—handling stress,...
Journey to Freedom Challenge
The Journey to Freedom Challenge is a fun and supportive aboriginal group therapy program designed to help individuals reduce their tobacco intake or quit altogether. Participants will join weekly online sessions focused on building coping strategies, staying motivated, and learning about tobacco addiction. The program offers personalized one-on-one support, free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and...
Culture Nights for January
Wabano Centre, Grand Gathering Space 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaHappy New Year! Culture Night is Back! We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting lineup of events for Culture Night every Monday from 5:30–7:00 PM. No online registration needed—just drop in and sign up when you arrive! Bannock, Coffee and Tea will be served ✨ January Events: January 6: Cultural Funding for Indigenous Creators &...
Diabetes Education Group
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCome 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, light mobility activities, diabetes education, traditional teachings, etc. Refreshments will be provided! Wabano programs are for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members only....
Nimiigwetchwendam
Wabano Housing Office 338 Montreal Rd., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaPlease note: NiMiigwetch-Wendam (Tuesday Sharing Circle) is canceled the following dates: Dec 17, Dec 24, Dec 31 We will return Tues Jan 7,2025 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...
Cardio Drum Fitness Program
295 Montreal Rd.Come and join an exciting and fun drumming exercise you are sure to have fun as we "drum" ourselves to fitness. This provides a workout that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health for all life stages. Come and get your heartbeat in sync with the drum :) PLEASE NOTE: December 24th there will be...
Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor 299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaLearn Anishnaabemowin with Louise Garrow We’re excited to welcome Louise Garrow back to Wabano this January to teach Anishnaabemowin! Join us for this engaging language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members. 📅 When: Tuesday evenings, January 21 – March 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, please arrive 15 mins before class starts 📍...
Zumba
295 Montreal Rd.Zumba is a cardio and lively dance fitness class designed to get you moving and having fun! This weekly event takes place at 295 Montreal Rd. from 5 pm to 6pm. Come out and get moving for free with some fun music, beginner moves and lots of smiles! Registration is required. Please fill out the...