Week of Events
October Movement Challenge: Wabano Walks
🍂 Wabano Walks: October Movement Challenge 🍂 As the seasons continue to change, we invite you to join Wabano Walks: October Movement Challenge, a month-long opportunity to get moving, connect with others, and support your overall well-being. At Wabano, we recognize that wellness is about more than physical health. It is about finding balance, building...
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026 - RecurringIndigenous 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...
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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October 13, 2026 - RecurringCardio Drum
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October 13, 2026 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
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October 13, 2026 - RecurringMind & Body Reset
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 all Community members who are looking for a fun way to improve their fitness! Cardio Drum blends the energy of drumming with movement and great music to create an exciting workout that will have you moving to the beat and breaking a sweat. Using drumsticks and exercise balls, participants follow rhythmic drumming patterns and...
Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Join us for an engaging 10-week language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members with proof of ancestry or kinship connection. Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy Registration covers all 10 weeks. Click here to register for the full series.
Mind & Body Reset
Life feeling busy or overwhelming? Looking for a gentle way to slow down and reconnect with yourself? Mind & Body Reset is designed to help you reduce stress, calm your mind, and end your day feeling more grounded. Each session combines gentle movement, mobility exercises, stretching, self-reflection, and guided relaxation to help release tension and...
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringIndigenous Seniors Circle
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringSmoke Free Lunch Hour
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October 14, 2026 -Wabano Mushkiki Health Fair
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringLearn to Lift: *Women Only*
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringMen’s Drum Group Practice
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringKettlebells
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October 14, 2026 - RecurringStrength & Conditioning
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...
Smoke Free Lunch Hour
Looking to cut down or go completely smoke-free? Join our virtual Smoke Free Lunch Hour! Bring your lunch and connect with a supportive community as we tackle midday cravings together. Distract: Shift your focus with engaging group chat and activities Delay: Wait out the urge--most cravings peak and pass in minutes. Drink Water: Stay hydrated...
Wabano Mushkiki Health Fair
Join us for our fall Mushkiki fair. This will be a fun afternoon of culture, community, and support for mental wellness. Come for the programs offered through Wabano, and stay for the cultural dancing, singing, and teachings. There will be fitness activities, prizes and giveaways, and a chili and bannock dinner (for $5). All of...
Learn to Lift: *Women Only*
Ready to feel stronger and more confident in the gym? Do you feel like your energy isn't what it used to be, your clothes don't fit quite the same, or you just don't feel like yourself anymore? Learn to Lift is a supportive, women-only class designed to teach the fundamentals of strength training in a...
Relapse Prevention
Relapse Prevention Group This weekly Relapse Prevention Group provides a welcoming and supportive space for Indigenous community members who are committed to maintaining their recovery and strengthening their overall wellness. Designed for individuals who are focused on sustaining long-term recovery, the group offers practical relapse prevention strategies, peer support, and learning opportunities grounded in Indigenous...
Men’s Drum Group Practice
Join 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...
Kettlebells
Looking for a fun and effective full-body workout? Our Kettlebells class combines strength training and functional movement to help build muscle, improve mobility, and enhance balance, coordination, grip strength, and core stability. Using kettlebells and bodyweight exercises, you'll learn movements such as swings, Turkish get-ups, windmills, carries, squats, lunges, and more. It's a great way...
Strength & Conditioning
Ready to build strength and work up a sweat? Strength & Conditioning combines resistance training and cardio for a fun, full-body workout that will challenge both your muscles and your heart. The first half of each class focuses on strength-building exercises using weights, machines, and bodyweight movements. The second half shifts into conditioning, using equipment...
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -Seasonal Food and Wellness – Outing
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October 15, 2026 - RecurringLearn to Lift (Beginner to Advanced)
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October 15, 2026 - RecurringPatch & Purl: Knitting and Crochet Circle
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October 15, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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October 15, 2026 -Keeping Your Grief in the Light
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October 15, 2026 - RecurringKickboxing
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October 15, 2026 -Indigenous Astronomy As Told By the Haudenosaunee
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October 15, 2026 - RecurringStretch & Breathe: Recovery Session
Seasonal Food and Wellness – Outing
Connect with the land, seasonal nourishment, and community. As part of our Seasonal Food & Wellness Program, we are heading outdoors to a local farm to explore seasonal harvesting, traditional food connections, and wellness through the guidance of the Medicine Wheel. This program is intended for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members only. Space...
Learn to Lift (Beginner to Advanced)
Ready to feel stronger and more confident in the gym? Whether you're brand new to strength training or looking to master the basics, Learn to Lift will help you build a solid foundation in a supportive and encouraging environment. You'll learn how to safely perform 6 to 8 key exercises using free weights, machines, cables,...
Patch & Purl: Knitting and Crochet Circle
Calling all fabric and yarn lovers! We are bringing knitters and crocheters into one friendly space to create, share and connect. Help us build a community blanket: Crochet a granny square to stitch together into a collaborative Community Blanket! It’s a wonderful low-pressure way to learn basic stitches for beginners or express your...
Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
Come and join carving and sculpting with Byron Conant every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:30 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...
Keeping Your Grief in the Light
Join us for an afternoon with special guest Samantha Doxtator, Haudenosaunee, Oneida Nation of the Thames, as she shares her grief journey and how traditional knowledge of the stars and her sister's teachings supported her through grief. Participants will also have an opportunity to reflect on the teachings and share how it may connect with...
Kickboxing
Looking for a fun way to get moving, relieve stress, and work up a sweat? Our Kickboxing class is a high-energy workout that combines punches, kicks, and cardio in a supportive and welcoming environment. Participants will learn basic punches, kicks, and combinations while working through drills on pads and freestanding bags. Each class includes a...
Indigenous Astronomy As Told By the Haudenosaunee
Join us for an evening of knowledge sharing and Indigenous Astronomical connections. Samantha Doxtator will share her story on how she began this journey and how she uses this work to heal Indigenous oppression with astronomical knowledge and original ways of knowing.
Stretch & Breathe: Recovery Session
Feeling stiff, stressed, or in need of a little self-care? Our Stretch & Breathe: Recovery Session is designed to help you slow down, move gently, and give your body the attention it deserves. Each class combines mobility exercises, deep stretching, foam rolling, self-release techniques, and calming breathwork to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being. You'll...
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -Cooking on a Budget: ‘Breaking Up With Sugar’
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October 16, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
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October 16, 2026 -Art Workshop with Samantha Doxtator
Cooking on a Budget: ‘Breaking Up With Sugar’
The Diabetes Team is proud to host Samantha Doxtator for a special edition of Cooking on a Budget. Learn how to reduce added sugars, create nutritious meals, and make the most of your grocery budget while supporting your overall health and wellness. Join us for an interactive cooking experience featuring practical tips, healthy ingredient swaps,...
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....
Art Workshop with Samantha Doxtator
Join us for a creative star art project with Indigenous Astronomer Samantha Doxtator. For the Indigenous community. Light refreshments provided.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 - RecurringCardio Drum
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October 17, 2026 -Cornhusk Mat Workshop with Samantha Doxtator
Cardio Drum
Calling all Community members who are looking for a fun way to improve their fitness! Cardio Drum blends the energy of drumming with movement and great music to create an exciting workout that will have you moving to the beat and breaking a sweat. Using drumsticks and exercise balls, participants follow rhythmic drumming patterns and...
Cornhusk Mat Workshop with Samantha Doxtator
Join us for a Haudenosaunee cornhusk mat making workshop. Cornhusk mats are used to clear any negativity from going into your home. Come enjoy teachings and make one for your home. This workshop will be facilitated by Samantha Doxtator.