Week of Events
Sunday, May 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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May 19, 2026 - RecurringCardio Drum
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...
Cardio Drum
Calling our Community members who are looking for a fun way to get fit. Blends in the energy of drumming with some great beats and is a fun and energizing way to exercise and get ready for the Pow Wow Season. Come and join an exciting and fun drumming exercise you are sure to have...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 - RecurringWooly Wednesdays
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May 20, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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May 20, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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May 20, 2026 - RecurringWomen’s Drum Group
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May 20, 2026 - RecurringBeading Nights
Wooly Wednesdays
A relaxed drop-in social circle open to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis community members from all levels of experience! Bring your projects or access our supplies to get started! Knitting and crochet are powerful tools for holistic health, we recognize that this rhythmic craft supports: Mental Wellness: repetitive motion helps reduce stress and anxiety Physical...
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...
Relapse Prevention
Relapse Prevention Group – Wednesdays, 5:00–7:00 PM This weekly Relapse Prevention Group is a supportive, co-ed space for Indigenous community members who are in recovery and want to strengthen their wellness journey. Geared toward those who have already quit and are focused on preventing relapse, the group offers practical tools, shared learning, and encouragement grounded...
Women’s Drum Group
Please join us in learning and singing traditional hand drum songs with guest facilitator Rhonda Doxtator every Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Open to Indigenous women 18+ only. Proof of ancestry or kinship required. Dinner & bus tickets available. Weekly registration required. Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy
Beading Nights
Join us for a fun learning experience where we gather, make new friends and bead together. The month of May we will work on our own projects or start a new one. Participants can use program supplies or bring their own. Some beading experience required as this month there will be no facilitator to guide...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 - RecurringCooking with Krystal
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May 21, 2026 - RecurringQuilting
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May 21, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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May 21, 2026 - RecurringNew Beginnings: Men’s Sharing Circle with Thomas Louttit
Cooking with Krystal
Come and attend our weekly healthy cooking on Thursday at EY. Krystal will guide the families in cooking healthy snacks, fun ways that you can be creative with food, plus overall health. To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your Early years team...
Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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...
New Beginnings: Men’s Sharing Circle with Thomas Louttit
Join for closed sharing circle for Indigenous men every Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with knowledge keeper Thomas Louttit. This sharing circle supports all Aboriginal men in exploring issues of self-care, healthy lifestyles, recovery & resiliency using cultural healing methods. The program is facilitated by addictions counsellors and a local elder (Thomas Louttit) through...
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 - RecurringCommunity Kitchen
Community Kitchen
Learn to cook from scratch, improve your cooking skills, and follow recipes. Registration required: Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 - RecurringCardio Drum
Cardio Drum
Calling our Community members who are looking for a fun way to get fit. Blends in the energy of drumming with some great beats and is a fun and energizing way to exercise and get ready for the Pow Wow Season. Come and join an exciting and fun drumming exercise you are sure to have...