The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

11/24/2025

Are you passionate about promoting health and wellness in Indigenous communities?

We’re hiring a Health Educator/Health Promotion Nurse to lead our health promotion initiatives. This role involves community outreach and relationship building with Indigenous organizations, leading initiatives in health promotion and delivering health education in a culturally respectful and accessible manner.

If you are interested in empowering Indigenous communities through knowledge, cultural connection and care, apply today at https://loom.ly/iuRj41I

11/23/2025

Get in the holiday spirit!

Join us on Friday, Nov. 28 from 11AM-6PM for our Holiday Craft Fair! All are welcome to shop unique, handcrafted treasures from talented Indigenous vendors, including crafts, beading, carvings, chocolates, and more.

There will be a taco fundraising lunch in support of the Community Christmas Fund! Let’s celebrate the season while supporting local talent and community spirit.

Register today at https://loom.ly/2699VSM

11/21/2025

Mental Wellness and Culture is offering a special presentation “Keeping Grief in the Light” with our guest Samantha Doxtator on Tuesday, December 2nd from 1-4 pm in the Earth room (basement).

Samantha will share her grief journey and how she learned how to keep her grief in the light. Her story is very emotional and heartwarming. A Memorial Art Project will be included for participants.

This workshop is for Indigenous clients only. Mental Wellness Supports will be on-site.

Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required: https://wabano.com/event/keeping-your-grief-in-the-light/

11/21/2025

Join us Monday, November 24, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for an evening of cultural knowledge sharing. Our guest is Maggie Downer who will be presenting on Women’s Traditional Dance. Open to all interested in learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture.
Cultural Gathering Space
Location: 299 Montreal Rd.
2nd floor (Bradley Ave. Entrance)
No registration required.

Light refreshments will be served.

11/21/2025

Do you want to learn an Indigenous language?

Join Louise Garrow on Tuesdays from 6-7:30PM for Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway) Classes! This engaging language program is open exclusively to Indigenous community members with proof of ancestry or kinship connection.

Come learn or improve your language while connecting with the community.

Register today at https://loom.ly/tPK91RM

11/20/2025

INDIGENOUS ASTRONOMY ART PROJECT
Join us for an evening with Samantha Doxtator as we explore and create star art together. Samantha Doxtator who shares knowledge on Haudenosaunee Astrology will facilitate this evening. Space is limited for this session. Light refreshments provided.

Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Wabano, 299 Montreal Road, Earthroom
All welcome.
Please register here: https://wabano.com/event/indigenous-astronomy-art-project-part-ii/

11/20/2025

CULTURE NIGHT WITH SAMANTHA DOXTATOR:
Please join us for an evening with Samantha Doxtator who will be sharing a Haudenosaunee perspective on astronomical connections and medicine knowledge.
Please note there is a second session on Tuesday December 2, 2025. If you can only attend one you are welcome to join either of the two evenings. We do require registration for the 2nd session on Tuesday, December 2nd as space is limited.

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Wabano, 299 Montreal Road, Earthroom
Light refreshments provided.
All welcome.
No registration required for Monday’s session

11/20/2025

Over 1/3 of homeless people in Ottawa are Indigenous. Join a team that is dedicated to supporting homeless Indigenous people in our community!

We’re hiring a Housing Based Case Manager to be part of our Home Team, working collaboratively within the Indigenous-specific coordinated access system in Ottawa. This position will help our community members find housing and help connect them with programs and services that will help keep them housed.

If you are interested in making an impact in our community, apply today at https://loom.ly/CUgI5sc

11/18/2025

One of the greatest things we can do for our health and well being is connecting to Nature.

Join James who has a lot of knowledge about birds and the Ojibway language to learn more about the late fall migrants and enjoy the fresh air, food and story telling.
https://wabano.com/event/november-on-the-land-nature-walk-2/

11/18/2025

Early Years will be having a fun & delicious activity for parents and little ones. Let's have fun baking with your babies and we will even clean up the mess.

Nov 20 from 10 to 2 pm at the EY house.

Come and make a Medicine Wheel pie. We will be baking and sharing teachings.
Register here:

Early years are planning a fun activity for families to do with their little ones. Come bake a medicine wheel pie with us!

11/18/2025

Tis the season of giving!

Give back and support our community this holiday season through the Community Christmas Fund! Help us reach our goal of helping provide holiday cheer to families within our community.

All proceeds will go towards purchasing gifts, supplies and monetary donations.

Donate today at https://loom.ly/VeO-KKI

11/17/2025

This National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, let’s uplift the young people in our community.

We’re looking for a Housing Team Lead to guide and support a dedicated team providing culturally grounded care to houseless Indigenous people.

If you’re passionate about leadership and community well-being, apply today at https://loom.ly/CiOY9Ik