Week of Events
Boot Making Workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own boots? If you have some time on your hands and eager to learn we have the perfect event for you, family or friends. Attend our 3 day workshop and you will learn how to sew your own pair of boots. There is a fee...
Sunday, November 10, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, November 11, 2024
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November 11, 2024 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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November 11, 2024 - RecurringDiabetes Group: Tips and Tricks for Managing Diabetes
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November 11, 2024 -Culture Night – Hoop Dance
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,...
Diabetes Group: Tips and Tricks for Managing Diabetes
Want to learn more about diabetes and how to manage it well? This group is for you. All are welcome and snacks are included. Registration is required.
Culture Night – Hoop Dance
November Culture Nights at Wabano! Culture Nights are back, and we’ve got an incredible lineup this November! Join us each week to connect, learn, and celebrate vibrant Indigenous teachings, art, and traditions. Register now to save your spot! November 11: We’re open and thrilled to welcome Scott Sixkiller Sinquah for an unforgettable evening of hoop...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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November 12, 2024 -Freezing Moon Teaching
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November 12, 2024 - RecurringBond Before Delivery
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November 12, 2024 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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November 12, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
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November 12, 2024 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Language Classes
Freezing Moon Teaching
The Freezing Moon teaching will reflect on what water does at this time of year. Our creativity will result in a beautiful ice and water painting. 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...
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...
Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Language Classes
Join Louise Garrow a member of the Sagamok Anishinaabek First Nation, Louise is now retired. She has dedicated the next part of her life’s work helping to increase the number of people who speak Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway language). 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON Tuesday Evenings: October 1 - December 3, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m....
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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November 13, 2024 -Painting at Early Years
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November 13, 2024 - RecurringWasa-Nabin Wednesdays
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November 13, 2024 - RecurringZumba
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November 13, 2024 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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November 13, 2024 - RecurringBeading Nights
Painting at Early Years
Hey families, come join us for a fun night of painting, no experience required. 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...
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
As Winter returns, so does storytelling! Join us as we explore creatively a funny, mischievous, dramatic or mysterious story from a different Nation each Wednesday. We also invite you to share a favorite story from your Nation! Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to explore topics that are relevant to them throughout...
Zumba
Zumba is a cardio and lively dance fitness class designed to get you moving and having fun! This weekly event takes place at 295 Montreal Rd. from 5 pm to 6pm. Come out and get moving for free with some fun music, beginner moves and lots of smiles! Registration is required. Please fill out the...
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...
Beading Nights
🌸 Beading Nights with Amber Asp Chief! 🌸 Ready to get creative, share stories, and make something beautiful? Join us for a series of hands-on beading workshops where we'll be crafting floral beaded pins together. When? Wednesdays, 5 PM - 7:30 PM What’s included? A delicious meal, all the supplies, and a welcoming space! This...
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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November 14, 2024Holiday Craft Fair
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November 14, 2024 -Swimming
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November 14, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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November 14, 2024 - RecurringCardio Kickboxing
Holiday Craft Fair
We're heading into that time of year! A time to share stories, gifts, times together and the perfect time to start shopping and get everything with time to spare! There will be so many amazing items you can purchase to decorate with, find a meaningful gift for the ones you cherish most. All this while...
Swimming
We are meeting at the Splash Wave Pool for some splashing fun! Pack your swimsuit, googles and towel! 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...
Parenting Bundle
Join us on Thursdays for the Parenting Bundle program, with facilitator Deena Fontaine! 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 this manual as...
Cardio Kickboxing
Get ready to punch, kick, and sweat it out! Join us for FREE Cardio Kickboxing classes at Wabano, starting September 12th at 5 PM. Perfect for all fitness levels, this high-energy workout combines martial arts moves with fast-paced cardio to boost your strength, stamina, and confidence. Grab your spot, and let's power through together! We...
Friday, November 15, 2024
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November 15, 2024 -Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly Nov. 15, 2024
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November 15, 2024 -Pinecone Decoration
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November 15, 2024 - RecurringCooking on a Budget
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November 15, 2024 -Healing with Guided Drawing Workshop
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November 15, 2024 - RecurringHealing with Guided Drawing Workshop
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November 15, 2024 -Youth Game Night
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November 15, 2024 - RecurringFull Moon Celebration with Grandmother Louella Tobias
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November 15, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly Nov. 15, 2024
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly is a learning journey that teaches participants to better understand two core things: How to contribute to improving Indigenous health, and How to create safe spaces for Indigenous people in their practice. Wabano’s training was created to help service providers to see clearly on their professional journey, and to support them...
Pinecone Decoration
Using the gift of Mother Nature’s pinecones we will create our own decoration. 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 lunch...
Cooking on a Budget
Come and learn to make low cost diabetes-friendly meals! Food is provided and all are welcome. This community kitchen runs Friday mornings on the follow dates: November 15, 10:30am-1:00pm November 29, 10:30am-1:00pm December 13, 10:30am-1:00pm December 20, 10:30am-1:00pm Registration is required.
Healing with Guided Drawing Workshop
Blending traditional and western sensorimotor healing practices, this workshop will allow connection with our body, mind and spirit through play and art therapy. The workshop will incorporate a bilateral drawing approach that supports body mapping in a trauma-informed way. It will feel like giving yourselves an internal massage with the goal of fostering deep connections...
Healing with Guided Drawing Workshop
Blending traditional and western sensorimotor healing practices, this workshop will allow connection with our body, mind and spirit through play and art therapy. The workshop will incorporate a bilateral drawing approach that supports body mapping in a trauma-informed way. It will feel like giving yourselves an internal massage with the goal of fostering deep connections...
Youth Game Night
Get ready to roll the dice and have a blast at our Youth Game Night! It’s the perfect chance to unwind, and make new friends. Whether you prefer board games like Scrabble, or hands on ones like Jenga, we’ve got something for everyone! Dinner, and board games will be provided. November 15 5pm-6:30
Full Moon Celebration with Grandmother Louella Tobias
Please join is for the teaching and celebration with Grandmother Louella for the next full moon celebration.
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, November 16, 2024
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November 16, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
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November 16, 2024 - RecurringHealing with Guided Drawing Workshop
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...
Healing with Guided Drawing Workshop
Blending traditional and western sensorimotor healing practices, this workshop will allow connection with our body, mind and spirit through play and art therapy. The workshop will incorporate a bilateral drawing approach that supports body mapping in a trauma-informed way. It will feel like giving yourselves an internal massage with the goal of fostering deep connections...