Week of Events
Sunday, March 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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March 23, 2026 - RecurringDiabetes Wellness Group Program
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March 23, 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 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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March 24, 2026 - RecurringSeasonal Food and Wellness
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March 24, 2026 - RecurringAnishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes
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...
Seasonal Food and Wellness
Nourish your body, mind, heart, and spirit through the holistic guidance of the Medicine Wheel. Journey with us to: Create: special kitchen bundle items like berry baskets, plant pots and more! Explore: On the Land, community kitchens Learn: from Elders, food experts, and budget friendly nutrition Reflect: in wellness and creative workshops Join our circle...
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 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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March 25, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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March 25, 2026 - RecurringWomen’s Drum Group
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March 25, 2026 - RecurringMen’s Drum Group Practice
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March 25, 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
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...
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 - RecurringQuilting
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March 26, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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March 26, 2026 - RecurringFusionFit
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March 26, 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 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Friday March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 - RecurringStarwalkers – Clay workshop
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March 27, 2026 - RecurringCommunity Kitchen
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March 27, 2026 -Wasa-Nabin Teen Night
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March 27, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Kiyam
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Friday March 27, 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...
Starwalkers – Clay workshop
Work with polymer clay, and make your own fridge magnet, and make one for us too! Two days to participate: Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28 Registration Required Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
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 Teen Night
It's Ziigwan! (Early spring) Indigenous YOUTH 13 to 18 years old are invited to join us to celebrate Early Spring by cooking together (Indian Tacos!), sharing a meal and planting some seeds. Art materials will also also available for impromptu creations. We look forward to seeing many youth!
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 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 - RecurringTraditional Tamarack Goose Decoy Making Workshops with Harold Bosum
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March 28, 2026 - RecurringStarwalkers – Clay workshop
Traditional Tamarack Goose Decoy Making Workshops with Harold Bosum
Join Cree Artisan Harold Bosum at the Wabano Centre for a rare, hands-on cultural experience. Participants will learn the traditional craft of creating a standing Tamarack Goose Decoy, a skill passed down through generations. This is an opportunity to connect with Indigenous heritage in a personalized learning environment. Spaces are strictly limited to ensure quality...
Starwalkers – Clay workshop
Work with polymer clay, and make your own fridge magnet, and make one for us too! Two days to participate: Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28 Registration Required Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care