Igniting the Spirit Gala Save the date!

Wabano’s Igniting the Spirit Gala has become one of Ottawa’s most significant and sought-after social events of the year, bringing people together to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day as we raise funds for Wabano’s essential services.

This high-profile event attracts over 500 corporate and community leaders who are committed to reconciliation with Indigenous people. Wabano’s last gala featured more than 150 silent auction items and raised $200,000!

This year’s gala theme is Our Stories come from the Stones. The Canadian Shield, and the precious metals that vein it, make Canada unique. Indigenous communities view this bedrock as our relatives. Respecting and greeting the stones as grandmothers and grandfathers, the stories they tell inform our very identity. Come and “rock” with us, in support of this important Indigenous charity.

To keep guests safe and healthy, there will be fewer seats available this year, so be sure to confirm your spot early.

A big chi-miigwetch to all our sponsors this year!

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Algonquin College
Bell Canada
BMO
Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est
Donna Cona
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
KT Gas & Convenience
NACCA
SandBay Entertainment Inc.
Spruce Creative
The Ottawa Hospital
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group

Sponsorship Opportunities – Sold out

Sponsorship opportunities are now sold out. If you’d like to add your name to our waiting list, please contact Shelagh Mills at shelagh.mills@sympatico.ca.

When you become a sponsor, purchase tickets, or donate auction items, you are helping Wabano provide essential health services for our community. Beyond just our medical clinic, Wabano provides counselling and mental health support, outreach to those experiencing homelessness, food packages for struggling families, and care and support to isolated seniors.

We invite you to become an important part of the Wabano Gala for the following reasons:

• Put reconciliation into action
• Celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day by supporting a local Indigenous charity
• Engage your employees with a cause that builds healthier communities
• Build your professional and community networks

Increase your positive company’s community image

Individual Tickets – Sold out
Individual tickets are now sold out. If you’d like to add your name to our waiting list, please contact Shelagh Mills at shelagh.mills@sympatico.ca.

There are many ways that you can support Wabano’s work.

• Donate to Wabano.
• Donate an auction item: These items are popular with our event guests:
  • Travel or vacation packages
  • Electronics
  • Ski/golf passes
  • Gift cards for restaurants, spas, retail outlets
  • Movie/event/concert/game tickets

Wabano is happy to pick up your donation item(s).

Over 150 incredible items!

Bidding starts June 15, 2023 at 1 PM EST and closes June 22, 2023 at 8 PM EST.

This year’s online auction includes artwork and handcrafted goods by First Nation, Inuit and Métis artists and craftspeople. You will see beautiful, detailed artwork and sculptures from award-winning artists such as David General, Christi Belcourt, and well-known Inuit carvers. Check out the handmade jewellery, moccasins, mitts, décor items for the home and themed gift baskets for every age and personality — and so much more!

More details will be shared soon!