Week of Events
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 - RecurringSisters in Recovery
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April 13, 2026 -Clothing Giveaway
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April 13, 2026 - RecurringDiabetes Wellness Group Program
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...
Clothing Giveaway
Come to 295 Montreal Road for a Clothing Giveaway! Women's clothing giveaway, and some men's clothing No registration required Monday April 13, 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
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,...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 - RecurringNimiigwetchwendam
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April 14, 2026 - RecurringCardio Drum
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April 14, 2026 - RecurringSeasonal Food and Wellness
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...
Cardio Drum
Calling our Community members who are looking for a fun way to get fit. Blends in the energy of drumming with some great beats and is a fun and energizing way to exercise and get ready for the Pow Wow Season. Come and join an exciting and fun drumming exercise you are sure to have...
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...
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Early Years and Seniors Bar B Q
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April 15, 2026 - RecurringWellbriety – Relapse Prevention
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April 15, 2026 - RecurringRelapse Prevention
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April 15, 2026 - RecurringWomen’s Drum Group
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April 15, 2026 - RecurringMen’s Drum Group Practice
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April 15, 2026 - RecurringBeading Nights
Early Years and Seniors Bar B Q
Join our Early Years families and Seniors for a fun and relaxing BBQ! Come enjoy good food, connection, and time together across generations. Opportunity to build community, share stories, and create meaningful connections. Registration Required Funded by The City of Ottawa and LHIN
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
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. Weekly registration required. Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy
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
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 April we welcome back Stranger who will be teaching us how to do loom work....
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 - RecurringQuilting
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April 16, 2026 - RecurringCarving and Sculpting with Byron Conant
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April 16, 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...
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, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Friday April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Splash Wave Pool
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April 17, 2026 - RecurringStarwalkers – clay workshop
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April 17, 2026 - RecurringCooking on a Budget
Wabano-win: The Art of Seeing Clearly – Friday April 17, 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...
Splash Wave Pool
Come swim, play, and make a splash with us at the Splash Wave Pool with the Early Years team. Lunch will be provided. No Registration Required Funded by The City of Ottawa
Starwalkers – clay workshop
Create your own fridge magnet & make one for us too! Registration required Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
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....
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 - RecurringStarwalkers – clay workshop
Starwalkers – clay workshop
Create your own fridge magnet & make one for us too! Registration required Funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services