The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Wabano is a wholistic health and cultural centre supporting Ottawa's Indigenous community.

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an award-winning organization that serves over 18,000 Indigenous people annually. In addition to the medical services offered through our clinic, we offer countless culturally-based social programs designed to help Indigenous individuals and families lead healthy lives, including:

- Mental health services
- After-school programs
- Cultural programming
- Seniors' circles
- Parenting groups
- Nutrition & fitness activities
- Diabetes care

More than a health centre, Wabano is a proud Indigenous organization dedicated to helping Indigenous people live the good life. We envision a world in which all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have achieved full and equitable access to the conditions of health including: pride in ancestry, cultural reclamation, peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable environment, resources, and social justice. We envision a world where the gifts and wisdom of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures are recognized as valuable, distinctive and beautiful.

Are you interested in creatively expressing your grief journey?Join us on Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10A...
01/11/2026

Are you interested in creatively expressing your grief journey?

Join us on Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10AM-4:30PM for Healing Grief Through Art with Grandmother Linda Manitowabi. We will combine art therapy with traditional teachings to connect with each other on our healing journeys.

Please bring one special object from home that symbolizes your grief journey.

This two-day workshop is open to Indigenous community members 18 years and older.

Register today at https://loom.ly/7g3IEgo

We are doing a special clay workshop focused on the stars. Come and create one for you to keep and one for a Wabano Sta...
01/11/2026

We are doing a special clay workshop focused on the stars. Come and create one for you to keep and one for a Wabano Star Project.
We are offering it on Friday Jan 16 10 am to 4 pm and if that day doesn't work please come to Saturday Jan 17 10 am to 4 pm.
You can register at https://wabano.com/event/starwalkers-clay-workshop/2026-01-16/

Bring comfort, culture and flavour to your table!Join us on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10:30AM-1:30PM for Community Kitchen. T...
01/10/2026

Bring comfort, culture and flavour to your table!

Join us on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10:30AM-1:30PM for Community Kitchen. This activity is designed for adults to connect through learning practical cooking skills, trying new recipes and creating traditional dishes.

Register today at https://loom.ly/AORpSYk

Let's put on our snowpants, grab our sleds and join in the fun. This is for our EY families come and have a fun mornin...
01/10/2026

Let's put on our snowpants, grab our sleds and join in the fun. This is for our EY families come and have a fun morning with some other families with little ones. Register at https://wabano.com/event/outdoor-sledding/

Over 1/3 of houseless people in Ottawa are Indigenous. Help combat houselessness in our community by becoming our Housin...
01/09/2026

Over 1/3 of houseless people in Ottawa are Indigenous.

Help combat houselessness in our community by becoming our Housing Based Case Manager. This position works collaboratively within the Indigenous-specific coordinated access system in Ottawa to help find suitable and sustainable housing for community members.

You will be responsible for supporting community members through finding services that meet their various needs, including housing, financial aid, food sources and mental health services, among others.

If this job resonates with you, apply today at https://loom.ly/CUgI5sc

Are you a Service Provider, Academia or Government staff? Come and join us for a Learning Forum "Land as Medicine" Sa...
01/08/2026

Are you a Service Provider, Academia or Government staff? Come and join us for a Learning Forum "Land as Medicine" Save the date the registration will be open soon. Cost is $350 to help cover the costs for this amazing one day event on Feb 25, 2026.

We’re excited to welcome Louise Garrow back to Wabano this Winter to teach Anishnaabemowin!Join us for this engaging lan...
01/08/2026

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.
Date: Every Tuesday from Jan. 27-Mar. 31
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Light refreshments & bus tickets provided.

Register here: https://wabano.com/event/anishnaabemowin-ojibway-classes-2026/2026-01-27/

Come learn to carve and sculpt!Join us every Thursday from 1-4PM for Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant! Byron Cona...
01/07/2026

Come learn to carve and sculpt!

Join us every Thursday from 1-4PM for Carving and Sculpting with Byron Conant! Byron Conant is a Cree artist, crafter and carver that makes dreamcatchers, drums, lanyards, keychains, wood carvings and knives. In these workshops, we will learn shop safety and basic forms and techniques of working with various materials.

Get inspired by your culture and turn a piece of material into a work of art!

Register today at https://loom.ly/zw0JQHc

Learn a new, creative skill this year!Join us on Wednesdays from 5-7:30PM for Beading Nights! This month, Lauren Thomas-...
01/06/2026

Learn a new, creative skill this year!

Join us on Wednesdays from 5-7:30PM for Beading Nights! This month, Lauren Thomas-Racette will teach us a Haudenosaunee technique of beading on felt and leather as we craft beautiful earrings.

Proof of ancestry or kinship is required. Supplies, dinner and bus tickets are provided.

Register today at https://loom.ly/dhwzjO0

01/05/2026

TOMORROW Women's Clothing Giveaway
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
295 Montreal Road

Are you interested in learning the songs of the drum?Every Wednesday from 5-7:30PM is Women’s Drum Group! Join us in lea...
01/05/2026

Are you interested in learning the songs of the drum?

Every Wednesday from 5-7:30PM is Women’s Drum Group! Join us in learning and singing traditional hand drum songs with guest facilitator Rhonda Doxtator. All skill levels are welcome to drum, sing and celebrate!

This activity is open to Indigenous women 18 years and older. Proof of ancestry or kinship is required.

Register today at https://loom.ly/sVRUdQc

Address

299 Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON
K1L6B8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16137480657

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The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an award-winning organization that serves over 14,000 people annually. In addition to the medical services offered through our clinic, we offer countless culturally-based social programs designed to help individuals and families lead healthy lives, including: - Mental health services - After school programs for children - Cultural programming - Seniors circles - Parenting groups - Nutrition and fitness activities - Diabetes care At Wabano, one way we promote our mission of community-building is by offering facility rental. Our distinctive building provides a truly unique setting for your event. We can accommodate meetings, weddings, conferences and receptions from 8 to 600 people.