Week of Events
Wabano Indigenous Summer Camp 13-18
Wabano Indigenous Summer Camps 13-18 Registration is now open! Wabano is welcoming Indigenous youth 13 to 18 years old to our "Wabano Summer LEADERSHIP CAMP 2024". This is a two-week day camp that will run Tuesdays to Fridays from August 13 to 23, 2024, and includes land-based and cultural activities with Indigenous teachings. All cultural camps are based at Wabano Centre,...
Sunday, August 11, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, August 12, 2024
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August 12, 2024 - RecurringSisters 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,...
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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August 13, 2024 -Three Sisters Teaching
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August 13, 2024 - RecurringBond Before Delivery
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August 13, 2024 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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August 13, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
Three Sisters Teaching
We will have the story of the Three Sisters which centres on the corn, the beans and the squash—and their relationship to each other! 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...
Bond Before Delivery
Let's learn to bond with baby before they are even born! There’s lots to know when a new baby arrives. We help you prepare for your baby’s arrival and support you during those first critical months as you welcome them home. For registration, fill out this form: For any questions, please contact: Anita Comfort, RN,...
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 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 :) Here are some upcoming dates: ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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August 14, 2024 -Art with Mark
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August 14, 2024 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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August 14, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – Indigenous Recovery Group
Art with Mark
Come join us for a fun Art Attack painting session with Mark Seabrook. You don’t need to be an expert to make great art! 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...
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...
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...
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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August 15, 2024 -Talking Sticks
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August 15, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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August 15, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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August 15, 2024 -Mending Broken Hearts for Youth
Talking Sticks
We are making talking sticks to understand our patience and listening skills within the circle. 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...
Parenting Bundle
Receive the gifts of songs, stories, medicines, traditions and the wisdom of experience. The Parenting Bundle is a 8-week holistic and cultural parenting program that empowers Indigenous parents and caregivers so that we may raise healthy children, families and communities. • Weekly smudge ceremonies • Seven Grandfather Teachings • Medicine wheel teachings • Knowledge keepers...
Parenting Bundle
Join us on Thursdays for the Parenting Bundle program, with our Perinatal Program Coordinator Anita Comfort! In 2010, Wabano created a parenting manual that uses only Indigenous resources and teachings on parenting. The only manual of its kind in the country, this manual includes teaching topics and activities for parents. The proposed program will use...
Mending Broken Hearts for Youth
This inspiring event is designed to help young people heal from unresolved grief and intergenerational trauma through fun activities and traditional cultural teachings. Participants will explore their feelings, connect with their heritage, and build strong, healthy relationships. Together, we will create a supportive community where everyone can share, learn, and grow. Let's mend our hearts...
Friday, August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – 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....
Saturday, August 17, 2024
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August 17, 2024 -Cardio Drum Program
Cardio Drum 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 :) Here are some upcoming dates: DATE TIME...