Join us for a full-day cultural field trip as we travel to Kanehsatà:ke to visit Knowledge Keepers David Gabriel and Cathy Beauvais at their home, where they will share teachings about traditional Haudenosaunee corn-washing and food preparation. This immersive learning experience will guide us through the cultural significance of white corn and how to make...

Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly is a learning journey that teaches participants to better understand two core things: How to contribute to improving Indigenous health, and How to create safe spaces for Indigenous people in their practice. Wabano’s training was created to help service providers to see clearly on their professional journey, and to support them...

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...

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,...

Dr. Peter Selby is Senior Scientist & Senior Medical Consultant at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and holds the Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Professorship in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on innovative methods to understand and treat addictive behaviours and their comorbidities, combining clinical medicine, public...

  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....

Perinatal and Early Years join together to listen to Grandma Sharon share the teaching of the Freezing Moon. Come join us, in the Spirit of Gaining Knowledge, register today! Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa Public Health, Canada Perinatal Nutrition Program, Joining Together City of Ottawa

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...

Join us every Monday for an evening of cultural knowledge sharing and guest presentations. Open to everyone interested in learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. No registration required. Light Refreshments provided. Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy

Learn Anishnaabemowin with Louise Garrow We’re excited to welcome Louise Garrow back to Wabano this Fall to teach Anishnaabemowin! Join us for this engaging language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members with proof of ancestry or kinship connection. Funding provided by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy

Make Mini Drums With Us Perinatal and Early Years programming joins together to co-create mini drums. It's important to remember how important drums are to us all year round! Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa Public Health, Canada Perinatal Nutrition Program, Joining Together City of Ottawa

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...

This month is Freezing Moon, a time when the sacred waters begin to cover with ice. It is a season when creation begins to slow down and begin its winter slumber. This moon reminds us to sow down and rest so healing can occur in our lives. Funded by The Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy

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...

Lauren Thomas – Racette, Guest Facilitator Please join us for a fun learning experience with facilitator Lauren Thomas – Racette who will be teaching us flat stich beadwork. We will be making poppy pins and much more! Every Wednesday, from 5pm to 7:30pm. Supplies, dinner and bus tickets provided. Proof of ancestry or kinship required....

Rhonda Doxtator - Guest Facilitator Please join us in learning and singing traditional hand drum songs with guest facilitator Rhonda Doxtator every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Register each week you wish to attend. Open to Indigenous women 18 + only. Proof of ancestry or kinship required. Dinner & bus tickets provided.

Join us for a mini road trip, on the bus, to the Museum of History. We will visit the Indigenous Exhibit and honor our history, during this month of Remembrance. We DO remember and honor every day, but lets make today super special! This event is for the Early Years Program ages 0-6.    ...

Learn to quilt! Make a Baby Quilt! Make a Quilt for the annual Gala! Quilting will happen on the following dates: Sept 11, 18, 25 | Oct 2,9,16,23,30 | Nov 6,13,20,27 | December 4,11 10:00am - 3:00pm Registration is required Contact: Cindy Peltier 613-748-0657 x 214 Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and...

Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly is a learning journey that teaches participants to better understand two core things: How to contribute to improving Indigenous health, and How to create safe spaces for Indigenous people in their practice. Wabano’s training was created to help service providers to see clearly on their professional journey, and to support them...

New this Fall, Wasa-nabin now on Fridays! Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to explore topics that are relevant to them throughout the seasons through cultural and artistic activities that may include: - arts and crafts (painting, beading, sewing, mask-making, illustration, etc.) - music (learning traditional songs, creating songs, playing hand drum,...

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....

A peaceful, meditative walk through the trees of Larose Forest offers a quiet escape into nature. This mindful time outdoors supports mental wellness, helping to ease stress, clear the mind, and restore inner balance through the practice of forest bathing. Transportation provided if needed. The bus leaves Wabano at 9:30am!

Parents, Expectant Parents, & Caregivers of Children with Indigenous Ancestry - Join us this Fall for our cultural parenting program and learn about the 7 bundles. These teachings will empower you to raise healthy children, families, and communities. Attend all 3 Saturdays and receive a Certificate of Completion. Lunch/Refreshments provided. Transportation assessed on an individual...