Week of Events
Sunday, April 27, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, April 28, 2025
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April 28, 2025 - RecurringIndigenous Seniors Circle
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April 28, 2025 - RecurringThe Tamarack Running/Walking Group (Training Before May 24th)
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April 28, 2025 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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April 28, 2025 -Dennis Windego Open Workshop
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April 28, 2025 - RecurringDiabetes Education Group Program
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April 28, 2025 - RecurringIndigenous Youth Recreation Club – Virtual Reality Ages 13-18
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April 28, 2025 -Culture Night
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...
The Tamarack Running/Walking Group (Training Before May 24th)
Starting April 28th, this running/walking group will be open to both staff and clients as we prepare for Tamarack Race Weekend on May 24th. We'll start with 2 KM and build up each week. A great way to stay active, enjoy the spring weather, and strengthen connections!
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,...
Dennis Windego Open Workshop
This is a FREE event! Join us for an afternoon of learning as we explore bundle teachings, using culture in healing and recovery with Dennis Windego. Dennis is a well-respected social worker, trainer and psychotherapist in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complex Trauma. Dennis is the principal owner/operator of the Aboriginal Peoples Training...
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,...
Indigenous Youth Recreation Club – Virtual Reality Ages 13-18
Bring a friend, a family member or come alone and dive into the world of virtual reality with us! Snacks and homework help are also available. Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Youth House, 275 Bradley Ave. We hope you can join us! Wabano programs are for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members only. If...
Culture Night
Join us every Monday for an evening of cultural knowledge sharing and guest presentations! Open to all interested in learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture. There's a new experience each week! Cultural Gathering Space Location: 299 Montreal Rd. 2nd floor (Bradley Ave. Entrance) For more information, please contact: Deena Fontaine 613-748-0657 ext. 210...
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025 -Dennis Windego Community Workshop Group 1
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April 29, 2025 -Drumming and Singing with Grandma Sharon
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April 29, 2025 -Diabetes Wellness Group
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April 29, 2025 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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April 29, 2025 -Self Care with Dennis Windego
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April 29, 2025 - RecurringCardio Drum Fitness
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April 29, 2025 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Dennis Windego Community Workshop Group 1
Join us for a full day of learning with Dennis Windego as we explore how we can create a healing bundle to help our community members in recovery. Discover what is in your bundle and how it can help in our healing journey. We are so luck to be able to bring Dennis Windego to...
Drumming and Singing with Grandma Sharon
Join Grandma Sharon in our monthly drumming and singing circle! 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...
Diabetes Wellness Group
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,...
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...
Self Care with Dennis Windego
Join us on Tuesday April 29 with guest Dennis Windego an Indigenous wholistic psychotherapist who will be providing teachings on self care. Come and explore what it means and how we need to do it to keep us health and balanced. Several people have shared how after the pandemic they have felt disconnected or exhausted. ...
Cardio Drum Fitness
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 :) Come and check it out and bring...
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, April 1, 2025 – June 3, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, please arrive 15 mins before class starts 📍 Where: Wabano...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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April 30, 2025 -Art with Mark
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April 30, 2025 - RecurringWasa-Nabin Wednesdays
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April 30, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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April 30, 2025 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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April 30, 2025 - RecurringBeading Nights Drop-In
Art with Mark
Come create beautiful works of art with our favourite artist Mark Seabrook!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...
Wasa-Nabin Wednesdays
It's Spring! Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to join us as we celebrate more daylight each day, the return of birds and Thunderbirds, new growth, new projects and overall, a refreshed vision of the world! We'll explore topics that are relevant to youth throughout the seasons through cultural and artistic activities...
Wellbriety – Relapse Prevention
Starting Wednesday June 25ᵗʰ, join us at 268 Bradley Avenue for a relapse prevention group, utilizing the medicine wheel, culture and ceremony to honour our spirit. With knowledge and guidance from Cultural Grandmother Louella, learn how to recognize the potential for relapse before it happens. Light dinner provided Bus tickets available upon request Programming schedule:Wednesday...
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 Drop-In
Join us for Beading nights every Wednesday from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. This month we will have a drop-In program where you will get to work on our own project or if you wish to start something new. Proof of ancestry or kinship connection required. Supplies, dinner and bus tickets provided.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025 -Dennis Windego My Bundle and Me Workshop
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May 1, 2025 -Meet the Caterpillars
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May 1, 2025 - RecurringLearn to Quilt
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May 1, 2025 -Parenting Bundle Spring 2025 Cycle – Bundle #3
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May 1, 2025 - RecurringIndigenous Youth Recreation Club – Virtual Reality Ages 10-12
Dennis Windego My Bundle and Me Workshop
Join us for a full day of learning with Dennis Windego as we explore how we can create a healing bundle to help our community members in recovery. Discover what is in your bundle and how it can help in our healing journey. Dennis is a well-respected social worker, trainer and psychotherapist in the area...
Meet the Caterpillars
Join us in welcoming our own Painted Lady caterpillars! What will they become? We’ll have to wait and see! 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...
Learn to Quilt
Quilting WorkshopDiscover the art of quilting in this hands-on class! Learn basic techniques, from piecing and stitching to finishing your very own quilt block. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Parenting Bundle Spring 2025 Cycle – Bundle #3
Please join us every week, for 8 weeks, and receive gifts of song, stories, medicines, traditions, and the wisdom of experience. This is a 8-week cultural parenting program that empowers Indigenous parents and caregivers so that we may raise healthy children, families, and communities. Each family will receive a certificate of completion after attending the...
Indigenous Youth Recreation Club – Virtual Reality Ages 10-12
Bring a friend, a family member or come alone and dive into the world of virtual reality with us! Snacks and homework help are also available. Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pm Location: Youth House, 275 Bradley Ave. We hope you can join us! Wabano programs are for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members only. If a...
Friday, May 2, 2025
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May 2, 2025 -3 Sisters Garden
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May 2, 2025 - RecurringCooking on a Budget
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May 2, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
3 Sisters Garden
Join Wabano’s own gardener Jamie as we prepare for our 3 sisters 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 Bus tickets are provided to attend program. Refreshments and light lunch...
Cooking on a Budget
Interested in making healthy, budget-friendly meals that support diabetes prevention and management? If so, this program is for you! Join us for a hands-on cooking program where you'll learn how to prepare delicious, diabetes-friendly dishes in a fun, relaxed setting. No cooking experience is required and all are welcome. This program is FREE, registration required...
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, May 3, 2025
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May 3, 2025 - RecurringCardio Drum Fitness Program
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May 3, 2025 -Fitness and Wellness Day
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...
Fitness and Wellness Day
Join us for Fitness and Wellness Day, a day dedicated to revitalizing your body and mind! The event kicks off with an energizing cardio drum session at 10 AM, followed by a relaxing mingle from 11 AM to 1 PM with smoothie samples, iced cedar tea, and other snacks. Explore valuable information booths with wellness...