Week of Events
Sunday, February 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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February 16, 2026 - RecurringDiabetes Wellness Group Program
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February 16, 2026 - RecurringIt’s Time! Smoking Cessation Support
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...
Diabetes Wellness 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,...
It’s Time! Smoking Cessation Support
Our weekly virtual smoking cessation support circles provide a safe and understanding environment for community members navigating their relationship with Tobacco. We recognize tobacco's sacred role as a Medicine. We provide support to reduce and/or eliminate commercial tobacco use. We offer a supportive space to explore tools, strategies, and education to help make informed choices...
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Brenda Macdougall: Métis Kinship
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February 17, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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February 17, 2026 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Brenda Macdougall: Métis Kinship
Join us at Wabano for a workshop for service providers, as we explore Métis kinship with Brenda Macdougall. Learn about Métis kinship, what it is, who it applies to, and how to engage with clients as service providers. The afternoon will provide the opportunity to engage in Q&A and discussion. Tuesday February 17th , 2026...
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...
Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
We’re excited to welcome Louise Garrow back to Wabano this Winter to teach Anishnaabemowin! Join us for this engaging language program, open exclusively to Indigenous community members with proof of ancestry or kinship connection. Light refreshments & bus tickets provided.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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February 18, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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February 18, 2026 - RecurringWomen’s Drum Group
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February 18, 2026 - RecurringMen’s Drum Group Practice
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February 18, 2026 - RecurringBeading Nights
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...
Relapse Prevention
Relapse Prevention Group – Wednesdays, 5:00–7:00 PM This weekly Relapse Prevention Group is a supportive, co-ed space for Indigenous community members who are in recovery and want to strengthen their wellness journey. Geared toward those who have already quit and are focused on preventing relapse, the group offers practical tools, shared learning, and encouragement grounded...
Women’s Drum Group
Rhonda Doxtator - Guest Facilitator Please join us in learning and singing traditional hand drum songs with guest facilitator Rhonda Doxtator every Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Open to Indigenous women 18+ only. Proof of ancestry or kinship required. Dinner & bus tickets available.
Men’s Drum Group Practice
Join us in the Grand Gathering Space at the Wabano Centre for Men's Drum Group Practice, a weekly program for Indigenous community members. Gather in a supportive circle of men around the big drum, the Grandfather Drum, to experience its powerful heartbeat. Under the guidance of knowledgeable facilitators, you will learn traditional teachings, protocols, and...
Beading Nights
Laurel Thomas – Racette, Guest Facilitator Join us for a fun learning experience where we gather, make new friends and learn new beading styles and new techniques. Each month we work on a specific project that will be taught by a guest facilitator. The month of February we welcome Laurel Thomas-Racette who will be teaching...
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 - RecurringQuilting
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February 19, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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February 19, 2026 - RecurringFusionFit
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February 19, 2026 - RecurringNew Beginnings: Men’s Sharing Circle with Thomas Louttit
Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
Come and join carving and sculpting with Byron Conant every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Byron Conant is a Cree artist, crafter and carver from James Smith First Nation in Saskatchewan, and has been living in Ottawa for the past 20 years. Byron makes dreamcatchers, drums, lanyards, keychains, wood carvings and knives. He...
FusionFit
Ignite your energy with FusionFit! Our unique class combines the core strengthening and flexibility of Pilates with the high-energy fun of Zumba. It's a full-bodied workout that will leave you feeling invigorated and strong. What a great way to boost your energy, reduce stress, and meet new people! FusionFit is perfect for all fitness levels,...
New Beginnings: Men’s Sharing Circle with Thomas Louttit
Join for closed sharing circle for Indigenous men every Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with knowledge keeper Thomas Louttit. This sharing circle supports all Aboriginal men in exploring issues of self-care, healthy lifestyles, recovery & resiliency using cultural healing methods. The program is facilitated by addictions counsellors and a local elder (Thomas Louttit) through...
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -Youth Empowerment and Safety Gathering
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February 20, 2026 - RecurringCooking on a Budget
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February 20, 2026 - RecurringWasa-nabin Youth Night
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February 20, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Youth Empowerment and Safety Gathering
The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is proud to host a one-day Indigenous Youth Wellness, Safety, and Empowerment Gathering for Indigenous youth and students ages 13–25. This free gathering will provide a culturally grounded and supportive space where youth can explore mental wellness, strengthen cultural identity, learn about anti-human trafficking from an Indigenous perspective, and...
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....
Wasa-nabin Youth Night
It's Pibon! (Winter, also Biboon, Bibon) And so begins the time for Dreaming and Storytelling ... Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old: come explore topics that are relevant to YOU throughout the seasons through culture-based activities that may include: – arts and crafts (painting, illustration, beading, making bundle items, dream catchers etc.) – music...
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, February 21, 2026
No events on this day.