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  • hand on the shoulder of a man with the medicine wheel overlayed on the photo

    Nimiigwetchwendam

    Recurring
    Wabano Housing Office 338 Montreal Rd., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    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...

  • Seasonal Food and Wellness

    Recurring
    299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Nourish your body, mind, heart, and spirit through the holistic guidance of the Medicine Wheel. Journey with us to: Create: special kitchen bundle items like berry baskets, plant pots and more! Explore: On the Land, community kitchens Learn: from Elders, food experts, and budget friendly nutrition Reflect: in wellness and creative workshops Join our circle...

  • Person reading an Ojibwe language dictonary

    Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes

    Recurring
    295 Montreal Rd.

    Join us for an engaging 10-week language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members with proof of ancestry or kinship connection. Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy Registration covers all 10 weeks. Click here to register for the full series.

  • Mind & Body Reset

    Recurring
    295 Montreal Rd.

    Life feeling busy or overwhelming? Looking for a gentle way to slow down and reconnect with yourself? Mind & Body Reset is designed to help you reduce stress, calm your mind, and end your day feeling more grounded. Each session combines gentle movement, mobility exercises, stretching, self-reflection, and guided relaxation to help release tension and...

  • Smoke Free Lunch Hour

    Recurring
    online

    Looking to cut down or go completely smoke-free? Join our virtual Smoke Free Lunch Hour! Bring your lunch and connect with a supportive community as we tackle midday cravings together. Distract: Shift your focus with engaging group chat and activities Delay: Wait out the urge--most cravings peak and pass in minutes. Drink Water: Stay hydrated...

  • Smudge burning with medicines around it on a fabric medicine wheel

    Relapse Prevention

    Recurring
    268 Bradley St (MW House)

    Relapse Prevention Group This weekly Relapse Prevention Group provides a welcoming and supportive space for Indigenous community members who are committed to maintaining their recovery and strengthening their overall wellness. Designed for individuals who are focused on sustaining long-term recovery, the group offers practical relapse prevention strategies, peer support, and learning opportunities grounded in Indigenous...

  • Beading Nights

    Recurring
    299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Jessica Dumont - Guest Facilitator Join us this November for a fun, hands-on workshop to connect, make new friends, and learn new beading techniques! We are thrilled to welcome guest facilitator Jessica Dumont, who will teach us how to craft stunning brick stitch strawberry earrings and fringe earrings. Handmade beadwork is full of care and...

  • 2 people using kettlebells one yellow and one pink

    Kettlebells

    Recurring
    815 St Laurent (Old Rideau High) 815 St Laurent, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Looking for a fun and effective full-body workout? Our Kettlebells class combines strength training and functional movement to help build muscle, improve mobility, and enhance balance, coordination, grip strength, and core stability. Using kettlebells and bodyweight exercises, you'll learn movements such as swings, Turkish get-ups, windmills, carries, squats, lunges, and more. It's a great way...

  • Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant

    Recurring
    299 Montreal Road - Earth room

    Come and join carving and sculpting with Byron Conant every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Byron Conant is a Cree artist, crafter and carver from James Smith First Nation in Saskatchewan, and has been living in Ottawa for the past 20 years. Byron makes dreamcatchers, drums, lanyards, keychains, wood carvings and knives. He...

  • "Poster for the 'Moon Phases Beading Project' at Wabano. The poster features a painted wooden board in purple, blue, and pink tones displaying four circular beaded designs representing the primary lunar phases. The board sits on a star chart background. Text promotes a series of guided beading workshops where participants create lunar phases on a birch board using eco-conscious watercolours made from recycled food waste. Workshops begin October 30 and run every Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Sky Room on the 3rd floor. Contact: Krystal Cox, Health Promotion Coordinator, 613-748-0657 ext. 231, kcox@wabano.com. Wabano logo appears at the bottom, along with the note: 'Funded by The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.'

    Moon Phases Beading Project

    Recurring
    299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, Canada

    A series of guided beading workshops to craft the four primary lunar phases into a celestial canvas! Prepare a birch board with eco-conscious watercolours made from recycled food waste. A unique gift or personalized artwork! 🧡 This program is open to First Nations, Métis and Inuit community members.

  • Clearing the Air: Vaping Information for Parents

    299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor 299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor, Ottawa, ON, Canada

    What are vapes? And why are kids so obsessed with them? If you have teens or kids approaching that age, you may be concerned about their exposure to vapes. Come to this info session for parents where we will learn about vapes, how tobacco companies target young people, and how to talk to your kids...

  • Fall colours with a stone bridge

    Fall / Winter Hike

    Recurring
    295 Montreal Rd.

    🍂 Connect with the land and community this fall and early winter! Join us for a series of seasonal hikes designed to help you slow down, get outdoors, and nourish your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As the leaves change and the weather turns crisp, spending time on the land offers a grounding space to...