Events
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Nimiigwetchwendam
Wabano Housing Office 338 Montreal Rd., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaA 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...
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Seasonal Food and Wellness
299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, CanadaNourish 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...
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Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Wednesday May 06, 2026
299 Montreal Road 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, CanadaWabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly is a learning journey that teaches participants to better understand two core things: How to contribute to improving Indigenous health, and How to create safe spaces for Indigenous people in their practice. Wabano’s training was created to help service providers to see clearly on their professional journey, and to support them...
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Wooly Wednesdays
299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, CanadaA 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...
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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...
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Relapse Prevention
268 Bradley St (MW House)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...
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Women’s Drum Group
299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, CanadaPlease 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
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Men’s Drum Group Practice
Wabano Centre, Grand Gathering Space 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJoin us in the Grand Gathering Space at the Wabano Centre for Men's Drum Group Practice, a weekly program for Indigenous community members. Gather in a supportive circle of men around the big drum, the Grandfather Drum, to experience its powerful heartbeat. Under the guidance of knowledgeable facilitators, you will learn traditional teachings, protocols, and...
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Beading Nights
299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor 299 Montreal Rd., Mamawi 3rd floor, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJoin 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...
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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...
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Starwalkers Clay workshop
299 Montreal Rd. Sky Room 299 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, ON, CanadaGet creative and make your own fridge magnet with polymer clay, and make one for us too! Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services