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. Tuesdays (ages 7-9) Wednesdays (ages 13-18) Thursdays (ages 10-12) 275 Bradley Avenue (backyard or indoors) For more information, please contact: Garnet Moore, Youth Support and School Liaison 613-748-0657 ext. 309 gmoore@wabano.com Funded by the Ministry of Tourism,...
Sugar Moon Teaching
Sugar Moon Teaching
This month is the Sugar Moon, come join Grandma Sharon for the cultural teaching and craft. 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....
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...
After-School Program
After-School Program
Join us after school; this program offers youth cultural teachings, physical activity, healthy snacks and help with homework. Tuesdays (ages 7-9) Wednesdays (ages 13-18) Thursdays (ages 10-12) 275 Bradley Avenue (backyard or indoors) For more information, please contact: Garnet Moore, Youth Support and School Liaison 613-748-0657 ext. 309 gmoore@wabano.com Funded by the Ministry of Tourism,...
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....
Drop-In Breastfeeding Support
Drop-In Breastfeeding Support
Our weekly Wednesday drop-in for breastfeeding support will help you deal with latching issues, pain while feeding, keeping the baby awake and interested, as well as encouragement and reassurance! Anita and Wabano are here for you. For more information or to register, please contact: Anita Comfort, RN Perinatal Program Coordinator 613-748-0657 ext. 343 acomfort@wabano.com Funded...
Daisy Flower Art
Daisy Flower Art
Learn how to make beautiful and simple quilled flowers, no experience necessary. 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...
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Jump on this weekly program that helps you bond with your baby and co-create some of your baby's first. Learn traditional songs, dances and drums, as well as how to do baby massage and baby yoga, with support from Anita. We'll regularly have photo shoots, measure baby's weight and height, and get visits by Public...
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays is a hands-on cultural program for Indigenous youth 13-18 to gain experience with Indigenous arts, crafts, tools and activities. Facilitators will be brought in to guide programming and teach about cultures from across Turtle Island. Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to explore topics that are relevant to them throughout...
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...
Parent Sharing Circle – Night Sky Sensory Bag
Parent Sharing Circle – Night Sky Sensory Bag
Parents come join us at the Early Years with our very own Anita Comfort to share parenting skills and ask questions. Let’s make a night sky sensory bag for our little ones! 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...
After-School Program
After-School Program
Join us after school; this program offers youth cultural teachings, physical activity, healthy snacks and help with homework. Tuesdays (ages 7-9) Wednesdays (ages 13-18) Thursdays (ages 10-12) 275 Bradley Avenue (backyard or indoors) For more information, please contact: Garnet Moore, Youth Support and School Liaison 613-748-0657 ext. 309 gmoore@wabano.com Funded by the Ministry of Tourism,...
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...
Swimming
Swimming
We are meeting at the Splash Wave Pool for some splashing fun! Pack your swimsuit, towel and water bottles. 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...
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
Bring your family to Soup’s On for a delicious 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 ext. 241 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch will be served during program...