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 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, August 11, 2025
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August 11, 2025 -Teen Culture & Crafting with Grandmother Louella!
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August 11, 2025 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
Teen Culture & Crafting with Grandmother Louella!
Indigenous youth 13 to 18 years old are invited to join us for coming-of-age teachings and crafting with Grandmother Louella! A wonderful occasion to explore your Indigenous identity, and any questions you may have about rites of passage, receiving your Spirit name, feeding it, creating a bundle and more in a safe and nurturing space....
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...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 -Teaching of the 3 Sisters
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August 12, 2025 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
Teaching of the 3 Sisters
Join us in the Spirit of gaining Knowledge. Receive the Teaching and hear what the 3 Sisters means in our culture. What is Companion planting? Why Companion planting works - Mother Earth knows best. Benefits of Companion planting, for us, the plant life, and Mother Earth. For more information or if you have issues registering,...
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 13, 2025
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August 13, 2025 -Flotilla For Friendship 2025
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August 13, 2025 -Parc Omega
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August 13, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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August 13, 2025 - RecurringMen’s Drum Practice
Flotilla For Friendship 2025
Flotilla for Friendship 2025 is an annual event that brings together Indigenous youth, community organizations like the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, and the Ottawa Police Service for a day of paddling, cultural activities, and community connection. Originally organized 24 years ago by the late Lynda Kitchikeesic, the event continues to honour her vision of...
Parc Omega
Lets get up close and personal with an array of Canadian animals including deer, wolves, and bison – all from the comfort of your seat on the bus! 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...
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...
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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August 14, 2025 -Three Sisters Lunch
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August 14, 2025 -A 3 Sisters Lunch
Three Sisters Lunch
We’ll be cooking up something delicious using the three sisters vegetables – right from our Early Years 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...
A 3 Sisters Lunch
Perinatal Program joins Early Years in co-creating and sharing a 3 Sisters Lunch! For more information or if you have issues registering, please contact: Anita Comfort - Perinatal Program Coordinator acomfort@wabano.com 613-748-0657 ext. 343 Funded by The Public Health Agency of Canada, Canada Perinatal Nutrition Program and Ottawa Public Health
Friday, August 15, 2025
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August 15, 2025 -Flying Squirrel Adventure Park
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August 15, 2025 -Teens Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
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August 15, 2025 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Flying Squirrel Adventure Park
Did someone say squirrel? Flying squirrel?? Lets go move our bodies in a good way. 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...
Teens Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
For teens 13 and over, come join us for a fun afternoon at Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park! Have unlimited access to 1.5 hours of jumping, flipping, dodge-balling and more! Space is limited so register now! Any questions or concerns, please reach out to Makayla!
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, August 16, 2025
No events on this day.