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  • painting Leah Dorion of Parents with their 3 children

    Parenting Bundle

    Recurring
    299 Montreal Road - Earth room

    Please join us to receive the gifts of songs, stories, medicines, traditions and the wisdom of experience. This is a 6-week cultural parenting program that empowers Indigenous parents and caregivers so that we raise healthy children, families and communities. Program will run: Sept 14, 21 & 28 and Oct 5, 19 & 26 Mondays from...

  • Sisters in Recovery

    Recurring
    269 Bradley Ave. Ottawa, ON, Canada

    Join us in-person for a weekly harm-reduction based sharing circle for Indigenous women, and those beyond the binary, that will focus on a holistic approach to healing and recovery, incorporating traditional teachings from Cultural Grandmother Louella to support you on your wellness journey. Light lunch to be provided Bus tickets available upon request Location: 269...

  • A circle of fruit

    Diabetes Wellness Group Program

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

    Join 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,...

  • Chronic Disease Support Circle

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

    A safe space open to those living with a chronic disease. Practice skills, mindfulness, and explore community supports. Bring your own art projects to work on during the meeting. Registration required: Funded by Ontario Health  

  • 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

    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. Please note: registration covers all 10 weeks. Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy  

  • 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

    Join us for a fun learning experience where we gather, make new friends and learn new beading styles and new techniques. Each month we work on a specific project that will be taught by a guest facilitator. The month of September we welcome back Laurel Thomas-Racette who will be teaching us how to do bead...

  • 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 4:00 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...