Week of Events
Sunday, December 1, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, December 2, 2024
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December 2, 2024 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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December 2, 2024 - RecurringDiabetes Group: Tips and Tricks for Managing Diabetes
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December 2, 2024 -Culture Night with Storyteller Louise Profeit-Lablanc
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 with Storyteller Louise Profeit-Lablanc
Join us for an evening of Traditional Storytelling with Louise Profeit-Lablanc on Monday, December 2, 2024. Louise comes from a long line of storytellers from the Nacho Nyak Dän First Nation, Yukon and has dedicated her life to sharing and preserving her stories artistically and traditionally. If you would like to learn more about our...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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December 3, 2024 -Cedar Lodge with Louella
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December 3, 2024 - RecurringBond Before Delivery
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December 3, 2024 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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December 3, 2024 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Language Classes
Cedar Lodge with Louella
Join us for a special teaching of healing and awareness at this time of year. 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...
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...
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, December 4, 2024
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December 4, 2024 - RecurringBaby and Me
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December 4, 2024 -Moccasin Decoration
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December 4, 2024 - RecurringWasa-Nabin Wednesdays
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December 4, 2024 - RecurringZumba
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December 4, 2024 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
Baby and Me
Grow and Bond with your baby. Co-create baby's firsts, nutritional facts and introducing homemade baby food. Sharing circles, and passing down stories and songs. Regular visits by Public Health in the spirit of sharing knowledge. Light lunch provided and bus tickets available.
Moccasin Decoration
Come join us in creating your own mini moccasin 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 will be served...
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...
Thursday, December 5, 2024
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December 5, 2024 -Gingerbread Teepees
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December 5, 2024 - RecurringParenting Bundle
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December 5, 2024 - RecurringCardio Kickboxing
Gingerbread Teepees
Hey parents, we will be making sweet gingerbread teepees. Bring the whole family and let’s see what we can create! 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...
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, December 6, 2024
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December 6, 2024 -Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Park
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December 6, 2024 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Park
Join us as we explore the magic of holiday lights at Wesley Clover Park’s winter wonderland. 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...
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, December 7, 2024
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December 7, 2024 -Country Christmas at Saunders Farm
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December 7, 2024 - RecurringCardio Drum Fitness Program
Country Christmas at Saunders Farm
** We are currently full please call or email to be added to the waitlist. ** Join our Wabano Community family event. Enjoy fun-filled day with holiday activities, festive treats and Christmas cheer in a magical country setting. (Register below) Fun for all ages Transportation and Light Lunch Provided NOTE: The bus to Saunders Farm...
Cardio Drum Fitness 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 :) PLEASE NOTE: Feb 8 No Cardio Drum...