Week of Events
Winter Youth Healing Camp for Girls aged 13-16. February 21-23, 2025
The Wabano Centre is excited to host a weekend overnight cultural camp for girls aged 13 to 16 years old. This unique camp will take place at Camp Capital campground in Dunrobin, Ontario (just 45 minutes from Ottawa), where participants will stay in comfortable, rented cabins. Throughout the weekend, youth will engage in hands-on cultural...
Sisters in Recovery
Sisters in Recovery
Sisters in Recovery will be cancelled for Dec 23rd and 30th Join us in-person for a weekly harm-reduction based healing circle for Indigenous women, and those beyond the binary, that will focus on a holistic approach to healing and recovery, incorporating traditional teachings as well as Western knowledge. Group will be co-facilitated by Addictions Counsellor,...
Diabetes Education Group Program
Diabetes Education Group Program
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,...
Journey to Freedom Challenge
Journey to Freedom Challenge
The Journey to Freedom Challenge is a fun and supportive aboriginal group therapy program designed to help individuals reduce their tobacco intake or quit altogether. Participants will join weekly online sessions focused on building coping strategies, staying motivated, and learning about tobacco addiction. The program offers personalized one-on-one support, free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and...
Turkey Fans
Turkey Fans
Complete your regalia with a turkey fan. To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your Early years team via email earlyyears@wabano.com or call: 613-748-0657 ext. 376 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch will be served during program times....
Diabetes Education Group
Diabetes Education Group
Come meet with our Diabetes team to learn more about diabetes management. Each week we will meet to answer your questions about diabetes and discuss different topics such as: nutrition, fitness, light mobility activities, diabetes education, traditional teachings, etc. Refreshments will be provided! Wabano programs are for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members only....
Prenatal Support
Prenatal Support
Having a baby is a team sport! We are here for you, especially our Perinatal Program Coordinator Anita Comfort. Learn from her how to bond with your baby before birth, listen to the heartbeat, what to expect during labour, how to prepare, among many other subjects. Sign up for a regular weekly session! For more...
Nimiigwetchwendam
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...
Indigenous Youth Recreation Club (Ages 7-9)
Indigenous Youth Recreation Club (Ages 7-9)
Join us for cultural teachings, physical activities and healthy snacks. Coming up... Tuesday, September 24, 2024 In preparation for Orange Shirt Day (Monday, September 30th, 2024), we will be making orange shirts with construction paper and foam. We will also learn about the Changing Leaves Moon. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Youth will create an original...
Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Learn Anishnaabemowin with Louise Garrow We’re excited to welcome Louise Garrow back to Wabano this January to teach Anishnaabemowin! Join us for this engaging language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members. 📅 When: Tuesday evenings, January 21 – March 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, please arrive 15 mins before class starts 📍...
Indigenous Seniors Circle
Indigenous Seniors Circle
Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo! Hello, Bonjour! We would like to invite you to our Indigenous Seniors Circle. Weekly teachings and activities will revolve around every month's moon. Share great moments, lots of laughter and a beautiful atmosphere with new friends. Regular programming takes place Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Wabano...
Bear Wood Painting
Bear Wood Painting
Create your own bear painting on a wood canvas. To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your Early years team via email earlyyears@wabano.com or call: 613-748-0657 ext. 376 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch will be served during...
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
As Winter returns, so does storytelling! Join us as we explore creatively a funny, mischievous, dramatic or mysterious story from a different Nation each Wednesday. We also invite you to share a favorite story from your Nation! Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to explore topics that are relevant to them throughout...
Zumba
Zumba
Zumba is a cardio and lively dance fitness class designed to get you moving and having fun! This weekly event takes place at 295 Montreal Rd. from 5 pm to 6pm. Come out and get moving for free with some fun music, beginner moves and lots of smiles! Registration is required. Please fill out the...
Men’s Drum Practice
Men’s Drum Practice
Experience the heartbeat of the drum! Come learn the teachings, protocols, songs of the drum with our drum group. Wabano Centre's Men's drum practice passes on traditional knowledge and provides a healthy space for our community to learn, laugh, have fun and to carry on the traditions. The Pow Wow Drum & Song was created...
Beading Nights
Beading Nights
Rhonda Doxtator - Beading Instructor Please join us for a series of Beading Nights with Rhonda Doxtator on the following Wednesdays: February 5, 12, 19 & 26th from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. This month we will be making earrings using beads and quills. For ages 16 +, open to all skill levels, from beginners...
Wellbriety – Indigenous Recovery Group
Wellbriety – Indigenous Recovery Group
This co-ed group will focus on a holistic approach to learn and benefit from traditional, as well as conventional means of healing. It will provide the medicine and tools that will help empower ourselves over drugs, alcohol and or violence, to help us overcome the trauma that has caused our spirits to be wounded. Programming...
Baking at Early Years
Baking at Early Years
Vincent, Wabano’s Dietician, is here to teach us how to make delicious blueberry muffins! To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your Early years team via email earlyyears@wabano.com or call: 613-748-0657 ext. 376 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light...
New Parenting Bundle: Winter Cycle 2025
New Parenting Bundle: Winter Cycle 2025
New Parenting Bundle: Winter Cycle 2025 Join us for an 8-week cultural parenting program designed to empower Indigenous parents and caregivers with the gifts of songs, stories, medicines, traditions, and the wisdom of shared experiences. Together, we’ll explore how to nurture healthy children, families, and communities through cultural connection and support. 📅 Duration: 8 weeks...
Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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...
Indigenous Youth Recreation Club Ages 10-12
Indigenous Youth Recreation Club Ages 10-12
Join us for cultural teachings, physical activities and healthy snacks. Coming up... Thursday, September 26, 2024 In preparation for Orange Shirt Day (Monday, September 30th, 2024), we will be making orange shirts with construction paper and foam. We will also learn about the Changing Leaves Moon. Thursday, October 3, 2024 Youth will create an original...
Cardio Kickboxing
Cardio Kickboxing
Get ready to punch, kick, and sweat it out! Join us for FREE Cardio Kickboxing classes at Wabano, starting September 12th at 5 PM. Perfect for all fitness levels, this high-energy workout combines martial arts moves with fast-paced cardio to boost your strength, stamina, and confidence. Grab your spot, and let's power through together! We...
New Beginnings: Men’s Sharing Circle with Thomas Louttit
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. In-person at 268 Bradley Ave. Wabano programs are for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members only. If a program is open to the general public, it will be specified. With open programs that...
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly February 21, 2025
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly February 21, 2025
Wabano-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...
We Sit Together
We Sit Together
Parents need comfort and support too. Maria, our Ottawa Public Health Nurse, is here to share. To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your Early years team via email earlyyears@wabano.com or call: 613-748-0657 ext. 376 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments...
Youth Drop In
Youth Drop In
Youth Drop-In Night: A Safe Space for Fun and Connection Join us for an exciting and relaxed Youth Drop-In Night, where you can hang out, make new friends, and engage in a variety of fun activities! Whether you're into music, arts, or just want a place to chill, there’s something for everyone. This event is...
Wellbriety – Kiyam
Wellbriety – Kiyam
This in-person men's group will focus on a holistic approach to learn and benefit from traditional, as well as conventional means of healing. It will provide the medicine and tools that will help empower ourselves over drugs, alcohol and or violence, to help us overcome the trauma that has caused our spirits to be wounded....
Soup’s On Saturday
Soup’s On Saturday
It’s the perfect time of year to get warm and cozy with a bowl of soup! Come bring your family to Soup’s On Saturday for a hot meal – and get together for some fun! To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. To register for drop-in, please contact your...
Cardio Drum Fitness Program
Cardio Drum Fitness Program
Come and join an exciting and fun drumming exercise you are sure to have fun as we "drum" ourselves to fitness. This provides a workout that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health for all life stages. Come and get your heartbeat in sync with the drum :) PLEASE NOTE: Feb 8 No Cardio Drum...
Cricut Creativity for Indigenous Youth
Cricut Creativity for Indigenous Youth
Cricut Creativity for Indigenous Youth Get ready to unleash your creativity with Wabano’s Cricut sessions! Whether you’re customizing your own gear or making personalized gifts, this is your chance to let your imagination run wild and have fun while doing it. 🎨 When & Who: Ages 12–17: January 11 & 25 Ages 14–18: February 8...