On-the-Land Nature Walk: Early Spring Migration along Kitiji Sziibi Join us for a day of connection, reflection, and birdwatching as we explore the shores of Kitiji Sziibi (the Great Ottawa River) during the height of early spring migration. Depending on weather and wildlife activity, we will visit a selection of significant sites, including: Remic Rapids...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

A relaxed drop-in social circle open to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis community members from all levels of experience! Bring your projects or access our supplies to get started! Knitting and crochet are powerful tools for holistic health, we recognize that this rhythmic craft supports: Mental Wellness: repetitive motion helps reduce stress and anxiety Physical...

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 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...

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

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...

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....

Learn to quilt!  

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...

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...

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...

Next Gen Take Over is a high-energy, youth-led evening created for Indigenous youth ages 13–18 and it’s all about YOU. This is your chance to step into the space, explore new parts of Wabano, connect with other youth, and most importantly, have your voice heard. We want to know what matters to you, what you...