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 18, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, August 19, 2024
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August 19, 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 20, 2024
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August 20, 2024 -Swimming
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August 20, 2024 - RecurringBond Before Delivery
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August 20, 2024 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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August 20, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
Swimming
We are going to 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. 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...
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 21, 2024
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August 21, 2024 -Backyard Movie Night
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August 21, 2024 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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August 21, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – Indigenous Recovery Group
Backyard Movie Night
Star light, star bright, first we’ll see sky stars then we’ll see movie stars. Come join us for a movie outside in the garden! 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 22, 2024
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August 22, 2024 -Making Smoothies
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August 22, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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August 22, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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August 22, 2024 -Youth Wellbriety Circle
Making Smoothies
Join us in making a healthy, nutritious snack that’s oh so fun to slurp! 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...
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...
Youth Wellbriety Circle
Join us for an empowering and transformative journey with the Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Youth program. This culturally rich and supportive Circle is designed to help you understand and overcome the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual challenges that lead to substance use. Event Highlights: - Cultural Approach to Recovery: Learn about traditional practices...
Friday, August 23, 2024
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August 23, 2024 -Calypso
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August 23, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Calypso
Summer is ending?? Already?! Come join us at Calypso for another family fun day to pretend like it’ll never end. 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...
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 24, 2024
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August 24, 2024 -Soup’s On Saturday
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August 24, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
Soup’s On Saturday
Join us in the backyard for a gathering, a meal and some fun together. 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...
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...