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 17, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, November 18, 2024
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November 18, 2024 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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November 18, 2024 - RecurringDiabetes Group: Tips and Tricks for Managing Diabetes
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November 18, 2024 -Culture Night – Water Drum
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 – Water Drum
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 18: Rhonda Doxtator will lead us in a water drum presentation in the Grand Gathering Space....
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024 -Mini Tipi Teaching
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November 19, 2024 - RecurringBond Before Delivery
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November 19, 2024 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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November 19, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
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November 19, 2024 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Language Classes
Mini Tipi Teaching
We will honour our Ancestors with a Tipi teaching and wall hanging Tipi 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 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light...
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 20, 2024
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November 20, 2024 -Mini Drums
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November 20, 2024 - RecurringWasa-Nabin Wednesdays
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November 20, 2024 - RecurringZumba
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November 20, 2024 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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November 20, 2024 - RecurringBeading Nights
Mini Drums
Come join us in making your own mini drum. 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 will be served during...
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 21, 2024
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November 21, 2024 -Baking at Early Years
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November 21, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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November 21, 2024 - RecurringCardio Kickboxing
Baking at Early Years
Put your chef’s hat on! Today we’re making some delicious sugar cookies! 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 will...
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 22, 2024
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November 22, 2024 -Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly Nov. 22, 2024
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November 22, 2024 -Nature Walk on the Bird Trail
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November 22, 2024 - RecurringHealing with Guided Drawing Workshop
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November 22, 2024 -Youth Movie Night!
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November 22, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly Nov. 22, 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...
Nature Walk on the Bird Trail
Let’s head out on the trail and feed the birds in the NCC's Greenbelt! 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...
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 Movie Night!
Get ready for an evening of fun, and fantastic films! Our Youth Movie Night is the perfect opportunity to unwind, and watch movies with friends. Dinner and snacks will be 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, November 23, 2024
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November 23, 2024 -Soup’s On Saturday
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November 23, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Program
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November 23, 2024 - RecurringHealing with Guided Drawing Workshop
Soup’s On Saturday
Bring your family to Soup’s On Saturday for a hot meal – and get together for some fun! 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...
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...