Week of Events
Wabano Summer Camp (7-12) Aug
Wabano is welcoming Indigenous youth to our summer day camp for youth 7-12 years old. This camp will run for two weeks in July and two weeks in August; Tuesdays to Fridays. The camp includes land-based and cultural activities with Indigenous teachings. Camp Dates: Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11 Tuesday, July 15 to...
Sunday, August 3, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, August 4, 2025
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August 4, 2025 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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August 4, 2025 - RecurringCulture Night On Pause – August
Sisters in Recovery
Join us in-person for a weekly harm-reduction based sharing circle for Indigenous women, and those beyond the binary, that will focus on a holistic approach to healing and recovery, incorporating traditional teachings to support you on your wellness journey. Light lunch to be provided Bus tickets available upon request Location: Mamawi Room (3rd Floor) Wabano...
Culture Night On Pause – August
PLEASE NOTE: Culture night will be on pause during the month of August! We will be back in September 2025. Have a great rest of the Summer!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025 -Rice Moon Teaching with Grandma Sharon
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August 5, 2025 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
Rice Moon Teaching with Grandma Sharon
Join Grandma Sharon as she shares beautiful wisdom about this months moon: The Rice Moon 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...
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...
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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August 6, 2025 -Celebration of Bees
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August 6, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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August 6, 2025 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
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August 6, 2025 - RecurringOn Pause August – Beading & Women’s Drum
Celebration of Bees
Join us on the bus as we head to the Table Community Garden in Perth. CELEBRATE BEES Learn about the Bee Sanctuary Receive a Bee teaching from Grandmother Sharon, Take home some honey! THE HEALING PATH Medicine walk with Wabano's Jamie Spence Share space with Mother Earth's beauty Special appearance by the local Drum Group...
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...
On Pause August – Beading & Women’s Drum
PLEASE NOTE: Beading Nights and Women's Drum group will be on pause the month of August. We will be back in September 2025. Have a great rest of the summer!
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025 -Bumblebee Zipline Races
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August 7, 2025 -All Things Breastfeeding – Celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Bumblebee Zipline Races
Keeping on our Bee theme: let’s make some crafted bumblebees fly at the EY House! 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...
All Things Breastfeeding – Celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August is Breastfeeding awareness month! Breastfeeding is one of the Trees of Life a mother gifts her baby. From bonding from the beginning, to nutrition and protection. There are so many reasons to give your child breastmilk. Whether it's the colostrum that is only present for a limited time; 2 - 5 days, or if...
Friday, August 8, 2025
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August 8, 2025 -Ottawa River Boat Cruise
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August 8, 2025 -Ottawa River Boat Cruise Teen Workshop
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August 8, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
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August 8, 2025 -Full Moon Celebration
Ottawa River Boat Cruise
Sail away with us on a beautiful river run on the Ottawa River and listen to teachings from Jamie! 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...
Ottawa River Boat Cruise Teen Workshop
Please join us for a meaningful day of cultural engagement and summer enjoyment, featuring a scenic boat cruise followed by a relaxing afternoon at Westboro Beach. Kindly arrive at Wabano by 9:45 AM to begin the day's activities. The event will include cultural programming, storytelling, and a complimentary lunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to...
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....
Full Moon Celebration
Please join us for the Full Moon celebration with Grandmother Louella Tobias! Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: 299 Montreal Road, Grand Gathering Space Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy
Saturday, August 9, 2025
No events on this day.