Week of Events
Sunday, February 2, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, February 3, 2025
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February 3, 2025 - RecurringIndigenous Seniors Circle
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February 3, 2025 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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February 3, 2025 -Diabetes Education Group Program
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February 3, 2025 - RecurringJourney to Freedom Challenge
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February 3, 2025 - RecurringCulture Night February 2025
Indigenous Seniors Circle
Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo! Hello, Bonjour! We would like to invite you to our Indigenous Seniors Circle. Weekly teachings and activities will revolve around every month's moon. Share great moments, lots of laughter and a beautiful atmosphere with new friends. Regular programming takes place Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Wabano...
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 Education Group Program
Join us for a welcoming and supportive group where you can connect with others who truly understand the daily challenges of managing diabetes. This is a safe, non-judgmental space to share your struggles and get practical tips that can make life with diabetes a little easier. Together, we’ll explore key areas of diabetes management—handling stress,...
Journey to Freedom Challenge
The Journey to Freedom Challenge is a fun and supportive aboriginal group therapy program designed to help individuals reduce their tobacco intake or quit altogether. Participants will join weekly online sessions focused on building coping strategies, staying motivated, and learning about tobacco addiction. The program offers personalized one-on-one support, free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and...
Culture Night February 2025
🌟 Celebrate Culture with Us in February! 🌟 We’ve got an exciting month lined up for you at the Culture Gathering Space! Whether you’re interested in traditional teachings, incredible performances, or inspiring stories, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a peek at our February 2025 Culture Night schedule: February 3rd – Kevin Chief: Traditional...
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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February 4, 2025 -Moccasin Making Part 2
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February 4, 2025 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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February 4, 2025 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Moccasin Making Part 2
Today we’re continuing our little one’s moccasins as they take their first steps on their journey. 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...
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) Classes
Learn Anishnaabemowin with Louise Garrow We’re excited to welcome Louise Garrow back to Wabano this January to teach Anishnaabemowin! Join us for this engaging language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members. 📅 When: Tuesday evenings, January 21 – March 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, please arrive 15 mins before class starts 📍...
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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February 5, 2025 - RecurringIndigenous Seniors Circle
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February 5, 2025 - RecurringPerinatal Fitness Fun
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February 5, 2025 -Wooden Heart
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February 5, 2025 - RecurringWasa-Nabin Wednesdays
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February 5, 2025 - RecurringZumba
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February 5, 2025 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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February 5, 2025 - RecurringBeading Nights
Indigenous Seniors Circle
Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo! Hello, Bonjour! We would like to invite you to our Indigenous Seniors Circle. Weekly teachings and activities will revolve around every month's moon. Share great moments, lots of laughter and a beautiful atmosphere with new friends. Regular programming takes place Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Wabano...
Perinatal Fitness Fun
Weekly Joint Prenatal and Baby and Me programming! Yoga balls for stretching, and strengthening - useful before and after baby is born Natural weights, plus your baby Body Mechanics tips for lifting, swinging, and carrying your baby - before and after they are born! Take care of you, while you care for your baby. Your...
Wooden Heart
Come create your own decorative 3D wooden heart. 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 program...
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
Rhonda Doxtator - Beading Instructor Please join us for a series of Beading Nights with Rhonda Doxtator on the following Wednesdays: February 5, 12, 19 & 26th from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. This month we will be making earrings using beads and quills. For ages 16 +, open to all skill levels, from beginners...
Thursday, February 6, 2025
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February 6, 2025 -Makayla’s Movement
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February 6, 2025 - RecurringNew Parenting Bundle: Winter Cycle 2025
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February 6, 2025 - RecurringCardio Kickboxing
Makayla’s Movement
Ready to move? Makayla, Wabano’s Health Promoter, is joining us for fun movement activities! 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...
New Parenting Bundle: Winter Cycle 2025
New Parenting Bundle: Winter Cycle 2025 Join us for an 8-week cultural parenting program designed to empower Indigenous parents and caregivers with the gifts of songs, stories, medicines, traditions, and the wisdom of shared experiences. Together, we’ll explore how to nurture healthy children, families, and communities through cultural connection and support. 📅 Duration: 8 weeks...
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, February 7, 2025
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February 7, 2025 -Swimming at the Splash Wave Pool
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February 7, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Swimming at the Splash Wave Pool
Grab your swimsuit and towel, we’re going to the pool! 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...
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, February 8, 2025
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February 8, 2025 - RecurringCardio Drum Fitness Program
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February 8, 2025 -On-the-Land / On-the-Ice Bmaadahen (Ice Skating) for families at Patinage en Foret Skating Trail
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February 8, 2025 - RecurringCricut Creativity for Indigenous Youth
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...
On-the-Land / On-the-Ice Bmaadahen (Ice Skating) for families at Patinage en Foret Skating Trail
To register, please fill out our registration form. Join us for a fun day of ice skating at Patinage en Foret forest skating trails in the Gatineau Hills. This is a family event for members of the community with proof of Indigenous ancestry. Bring your own skates if you have them. Skate and helmet rentals...
Cricut Creativity for Indigenous Youth
Cricut Creativity for Indigenous Youth Get ready to unleash your creativity with Wabano’s Cricut sessions! Whether you’re customizing your own gear or making personalized gifts, this is your chance to let your imagination run wild and have fun while doing it. 🎨 When & Who: Ages 12–17: January 11 & 25 Ages 14–18: February 8...