The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

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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.

10/10/2026

Join Samantha Doxtator for a Haudenosaunee cornhusk mat making workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wabano, 299 Montréal Road, in the Earth Room. Make a mat for your home and connect with community. For Indigenous community members. Fee: $50; light lunch provided.

Register here: https://wabano.com/event/cornhusk-mat-workshop-with-samantha-doxtator/

Wabano will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving. Our programs will resume the following day. The holidays can ...
10/09/2026

Wabano will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving. Our programs will resume the following day.

The holidays can be a time for celebration, but they can also feel difficult. If you’re struggling, reach out for support. Wabano and your community are here for you.

Cornhusk Mats WorkshopSaturday, Oct 17 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join us for a Haudenosaunee cornhusk mat making workshop....
10/09/2026

Cornhusk Mats Workshop
Saturday, Oct 17 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a Haudenosaunee cornhusk mat making workshop. Cornhusk mats are used to clear any negativity from going into your home. Come enjoy teachings and make one for your home. This workshop will be facilitated by Samantha Doxtator.

Cost: $50.00 per person. Materials and lunch provided.
This workshop is for the Indigenous community.
Space is limited.
Register to confirm your spot: https://wabano.com/event/cornhusk-mat-workshop-with-samantha-doxtator/

Astronomy Art ProjectFriday, Oct 16 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmJoin us for a creative star art project while learning about I...
10/08/2026

Astronomy Art Project
Friday, Oct 16 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for a creative star art project while learning about Indigenous astronomy with Samantha Doxtator.

This workshop is for the Indigenous community.
Light refreshments provided.
Space is limited.
Register to confirm your spot: https://wabano.com/event/art-workshop-with-samantha-doxtator/

Wabano’s knitting and crochet circle is coming back! Starting Oct. 15, join us for Patch and Purl, a friendly space to c...
10/07/2026

Wabano’s knitting and crochet circle is coming back! Starting Oct. 15, join us for Patch and Purl, a friendly space to create, share and connect. Beginners can learn basic stitches, while seasoned knitters and crocheters can express their creativity!

Register today at https://loom.ly/aht5WOg

Indigenous Astronomy As Told By The HaudenosauneeThursday, Oct. 15 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for an unforgettable e...
10/07/2026

Indigenous Astronomy As Told By The Haudenosaunee
Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Indigenous Astronomical connections. Samantha Doxtator will share her story on how she began this journey and how she uses this work to heal Indigenous oppression with astronomical knowledge and original ways of knowing.

Light refreshments provided.
Register here: https://wabano.com/event/indigenous-astronomy-as-told-by-the-haudenosaunee/

Want fun new ways to stay active? Wabano has brand new fitness classes to help you feel strong and confident! Try out st...
10/06/2026

Want fun new ways to stay active? Wabano has brand new fitness classes to help you feel strong and confident! Try out strength training—including women-only sessions—kickboxing, deep stretching and more.

Explore the classes and register today at
https://loom.ly/2tudJmA

Check out the programs happening thisweek at the EY house! We hope to see you there
10/05/2026

Check out the programs happening this
week at the EY house!
We hope to see you there

Happy World Teachers’ Day! Wishing students and teachers a wonderful school year. As one of our first role models, teach...
10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! Wishing students and teachers a wonderful school year.

As one of our first role models, teachers are an important part of our lives. Did you have a favourite teacher? Tell us about them in a comment! We’d love to hear what made them so special.

Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people (MMIWG). If you...
10/04/2026

Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people (MMIWG).
If you’re in distress and need help, contact Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310 or https://loom.ly/Bz5XnRo.

To those who are impacted, we encourage you to take care of yourself. Honour the day and the feelings it brings. And remember you don’t have to handle it alone. Reach out to loved ones or to Wabano’s mental wellness services for support.

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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