Week of Events
Sunday, March 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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March 9, 2026 - RecurringDiabetes Wellness Group Program
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March 9, 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, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 -Hoop Making Workshop with Champion Hoop Dancer Beany John
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March 10, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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March 10, 2026 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
Hoop Making Workshop with Champion Hoop Dancer Beany John
Hoop Making Workshop with Champion Hoop Dancer Beany John 5-hour interactive workshop • Includes live performance • All materials provided Experience the beauty, movement, and teachings of the hoop dance in this immersive 5‑hour workshop led by celebrated champion hoop dancer Beany John. Known for her unforgettable performances at the Wabano Gala and for inspiring...
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, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -Maple Sugar Bush Outdoor Trip
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March 11, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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March 11, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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March 11, 2026 -Women’s Drum Group
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March 11, 2026 - RecurringMen’s Drum Group Practice
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March 11, 2026 - RecurringBeading Nights
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March 11, 2026 -Hoop Dance Workshop with Champion Hoop Dancer Beany John
Maple Sugar Bush Outdoor Trip
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER REPORTS FOR MARCH 11. WILL UPDATE ON THE NEW OUTTING DATE. Please Note: This event is currently at full capacity and we cannot accept any new registrations at this time. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families and individuals are invited to join us for a day outdoors at a sugar...
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 MARCH 11, Cancelled due to the weather 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
Ashley Clark - Guest Facilitator March 11 Cancelled Due to Weather 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 March we welcome Ashley...
Hoop Dance Workshop with Champion Hoop Dancer Beany John
Hoop Dance Workshop with Champion Hoop Dancer Beany John March 11 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 2 hour workshop • Live performance + storytelling • Hoops provided • If you made your hoops on the 10 please bring your hoops Join us for an inspiring evening of movement, culture, and storytelling with champion hoop...
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 - RecurringQuilting
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March 12, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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March 12, 2026 - RecurringFusionFit
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March 12, 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, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 -Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Friday March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 - RecurringCommunity Kitchen
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March 13, 2026 - RecurringWasa-nabin Youth Night
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March 13, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Friday March 13, 2026
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...
Community Kitchen
Connect with others in our welcoming community kitchen designed for adults. Learn practical cooking skills, learn recipes, and enjoy creating traditional dishes that bring comfort, culture, and flavor to your table.
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, March 14, 2026
No events on this day.