Join us for a full-day On-the-Land Nature Walk as we visit the Dominion Arboretum and Fletcher’s Wildlife Garden to explore late fall bird migration in the Ottawa region. This guided outing will take us on foot through a rich living collection of trees and plant species from around the world, while we pause to observe,...

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 for a special edition of the Diabetes Education Program featuring Samantha Doxtator. Samantha is a Personal Development Consultant who specializes in teaching life skills grounded in traditional values. She will share Haudenosaunee knowledge on the importance of gardening, the Indigenous diet, and food sovereignty. This workshop will cover beginner gardening skills, including seed...

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,...

Why Join the Journey to Freedom Challenge? Quitting smoking or vaping doesn’t have to be boring — this challenge makes the journey interactive, supportive, and empowering. Each week you’ll learn new strategies, track your progress, and celebrate victories big and small through a live online community. What makes it special: Engaging guest speakers: Hear from...

Please join us for an evening with Samantha Doxtator who will be sharing a Haudenosaunee perspective on astronomical connections and medicine knowledge. 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!...

Join us in the Cedar Lodge for the Little Spirit Moon Teaching with Grandmother Louella Tobias.

Keeping your Grief in the Light with Special Guest Samantha Doxtator Haudenosaunee, Oneida Nation of the Thames Samantha shares her grief journey and how she learned to keep her grief in the light.  Her story is very emotional, but heartwarming.   A Memorial Art Project will be included as a part of the event. Date: Tuesday...

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 for an evening with Samantha Doxtator as we explore and create a star art piece together. Space is limited for this session. Light refreshments provided.

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

🌟 Update on Our Dec 3 Wesley Clover Park Outing 🌟 Aanii/Hello community, With new rules now in place at Wesley Clover Park, we have had to postpone this activity. We know many families were looking forward to this outing, and we’re working hard to find an appropriate, festive, family-fun alternative that everyone can enjoy...

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...

Relapse begins long before you take that first drink or drug. Learning to spot the warning signs early is essential. Managing your emotions can reduce stress and help you recognize when you’re at risk of using.

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...

Dec 4 Kick Boxing Class is cancelled.  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...

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...

Come join Early Years for a warm brunch and stay for Gookum Sharon's storytelling! Come for the food and great company!

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,...

Please join grandmother Louella Tobias for this months full moon ceremony. This month is Little Spirit Moon (December); the time we celebrate our ancestors and those who have moved on recently. We feast them as they travel westward. We also welcome the approaching winter and prepare for the story telling time around the fires that...

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....

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...