Week of Events
Seniors Circle (In-Person)
Seniors Circle (In-Person)
Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo! Hello, Bonjour! We would like to invite you to our IN-PERSON 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....
Sisters in Recovery
Sisters in Recovery
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, Sasha Gordon, and Cultural Grandmother Louella. Programming takes place Mondays from...
After-School Program
After-School Program
Join us after school; this program offers youth cultural teachings, physical activity, healthy snacks and help with homework. Mondays (for ages 7-9) Tuesdays (for ages 10-12) Thursdays (for ages 13-18) 4 - 6PM 275 Bradley Avenue (backyard or indoors) Weekly topics: Sept 25, 26 and 28th - Orange Shirt Day Oct 2, 3 and 5th...
Youth Life Skills Kitchen
Youth Life Skills Kitchen
Interested in cooking delicious, nutritious and traditional/traditional-inspired Indigenous food? Join our youth life skills kitchen! We will be teaching healthy eating, basic kitchen skills and food safety alongside traditional Indigenous recipes and stories. Bi-weekly on Mondays, starting September 11, 2023 5 - 7PM Wabano Programs House, 275 Bradley Ave. For Indigenous youth ages 12-18. If...
Diabetes Sharing Circle (In-Person)
Diabetes Sharing Circle (In-Person)
Share your story of living with diabetes! Join our team for a smudge and a confidential discussion about diabetes. 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 education, light mobility activities and...
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...
After-School Program
After-School Program
Join us after school; this program offers youth cultural teachings, physical activity, healthy snacks and help with homework. Mondays (for ages 7-9) Tuesdays (for ages 10-12) Thursdays (for ages 13-18) 4 - 6PM 275 Bradley Avenue (backyard or indoors) Weekly topics: Sept 25, 26 and 28th - Orange Shirt Day Oct 2, 3 and 5th...
Zumba (In-Person)
Zumba (In-Person)
Zumba is a cardio and Latin dance fitness class designed to get you moving and having fun! This weekly event takes place at 295 Montreal Rd., Vanier, ON. Registration is required. Please fill out the form below or contact: Keegan Chubb 613-748-0657 ext. 379 Kchubb@wabano.com Funded by MOHLTC, Government of Ontario.
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...
Seniors Circle (In-Person)
Seniors Circle (In-Person)
Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo! Hello, Bonjour! We would like to invite you to our IN-PERSON 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....
Moccasins Part 1
Moccasins Part 1
Come join the Early Years in making your little ones first moccasins as they are taking their first steps on their journey. To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. Please register with: Kathryn Barry at KBarry@wabano.com or 613-748-0657 ext. 241 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch...
Wasa-Nabin Wednesday’s: Moving into Fall
Wasa-Nabin Wednesday’s: Moving into Fall
Wasa-Nabin is a program for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18 and is held every Wednesday at Wabano. During the season of Fall we are looking at topics such as harvesting, giving thanks, preparing for the winter and other cultural teachings. We will also have artistic programming and occasionally guest speakers. During the programming we...
Men’s Drumming and Singing
Men’s Drumming and Singing
We are calling all our men and boys out who want to learn to sing. We have three male singers who will be teaching the protocols, songs and drumming to another generation of boys and men. Come experience the heartbeat of the drum! Every Wednesday Evening 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm More information Raymond Soosay,...
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...
Moccasins Part 2
Moccasins Part 2
Join the Early Years Drop-in as we complete the making of moccasins for our little friends. To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. Please register with: Kathryn Barry at KBarry@wabano.com or 613-748-0657 ext. 241 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch will be served during program times....
After-School Program
After-School Program
Join us after school; this program offers youth cultural teachings, physical activity, healthy snacks and help with homework. Mondays (for ages 7-9) Tuesdays (for ages 10-12) Thursdays (for ages 13-18) 4 - 6PM 275 Bradley Avenue (backyard or indoors) Weekly topics: Sept 25, 26 and 28th - Orange Shirt Day Oct 2, 3 and 5th...
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...
Cosmic Adventures
Cosmic Adventures
Let’s blast off to Cosmic Adventures for some tumbling time! To participate you must be a registered client with Wabano Early years program. Please register with: Kathryn Barry at KBarry@wabano.com or 613-748-0657 ext. 241 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch will be served during program times. Wabano Kids programming is for parents,...
Carving and Sculpting Group
Carving and Sculpting Group
Artist Byron Conant will teach you the art of carving and sculpting. 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 carves using antler and wood,...
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. Please register with: Kathryn Barry at KBarry@wabano.com or 613-748-0657...