Week of Events
Sunday, April 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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April 7, 2026 - RecurringSeasonal Food and Wellness
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...
Seasonal Food and Wellness
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...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Listening to the Inner Critic as a Teacher
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April 8, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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April 8, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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April 8, 2026 - RecurringWomen’s Drum Group
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April 8, 2026 - RecurringBeading Nights
Listening to the Inner Critic as a Teacher
Join us for our Rooted in the Land community series called "Listening to the Inner Critic as a Teacher" with Dennis Windego. In this circle, we'll explore how the voice we often call the inner critic can also carry teachings. Rooted in the land and guided by Anishnaabe ways of reflection and story, Dennis will...
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 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 April we welcome back Stranger who will be teaching us how to do loom work....
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringQuilting
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringNew Beginnings: Men’s Sharing Circle with Thomas Louttit
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, April 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Rooted in the Land: Healing Circle
Rooted in the Land: Healing Circle
Join us in a land-based healing circle at Wabano's land with Indigenous Psychotherapist, Dennis Windego! Dennis is an Indigenous Psychotherapist from the Anishinabeg community of Nigigoonsiminikanning First Nation in northwestern Ontario. His Anishinabeg name is Zoongwebines, and he is a member of the Lynx clan. Come gather with us in a peaceful place on the...