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
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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.

There is strength in sharing your story with those who understand.Join our Sisters in Recovery group, a weekly sharing c...
08/23/2026

There is strength in sharing your story with those who understand.

Join our Sisters in Recovery group, a weekly sharing circle for Indigenous women and those beyond the binary, offering a safe and supportive space grounded in harm reduction and traditional teachings. Through a holistic approach to wellness and recovery, this circle creates room for honest conversation, connection and healing at your own pace.

Come as you are and know that you are welcome here. Register today at https://loom.ly/T4XFdDc

Join us as we welcome the Ricing Moon!Join Grandmother Louella Tobias on Friday, Aug. 28 at 6PM for our Full Moon Ceremo...
08/21/2026

Join us as we welcome the Ricing Moon!

Join Grandmother Louella Tobias on Friday, Aug. 28 at 6PM for our Full Moon Ceremony.

As wild rice ripens and is ready to be harvested from the water, this moon carries the medicine of patience and gratitude, teaching us to gather what the land provides and give thanks for its generosity.

Light refreshments and traditional to***co will be provided.

Please register today at https://loom.ly/T8yCMBc as space is limited.

For National Wellness Month we are sharing activities that will help you heal and maintain the four quadrants of wellnes...
08/19/2026

For National Wellness Month we are sharing activities that will help you heal and maintain the four quadrants of wellness, stay tuned for more teachings!

Represented by the colour black, the ❤️ Emotional ❤️ quadrant of the Medicine Wheel reminds us that living a balanced life means tapping into our feelings, sharing them with others and supporting those around us.

This week, try naming one emotion you're feeling and sharing it with someone you trust — it's a small step that strengthens both your mental wellbeing and your connection to the world around you.

Need something to do with your kiddos this week? Check out the programs at Early Years, open to families with children 0...
08/17/2026

Need something to do with your kiddos this week? Check out the programs at Early Years, open to families with children 0-6 years old.

Recovery means living one good day at a time.Join our weekly Relapse Prevention Group—a supportive, co-ed space for Indi...
08/17/2026

Recovery means living one good day at a time.

Join our weekly Relapse Prevention Group—a supportive, co-ed space for Indigenous community members in recovery and focused on maintaining that wellness. Facilitated by Grandmother Louella, each session offers practical tools, shared learning and encouragement grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing.

Register today at https://loom.ly/yTx02Yg

Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo!First Nation, Inuit and Métis seniors are invited to join our Indige...
08/16/2026

Aaniin, Boozhoo! Shé:kon, Ullakut! Waachiyaa, Osiyo!

First Nation, Inuit and Métis seniors are invited to join our Indigenous Seniors Circle. Every week, teachings and activities are guided by the monthly moon, offering a beautiful space to share laughter, stories and meaningful moments with new friends.

To register, connect with our Team Lead for an intake prior to attending. For more information, contact Claire Bourque, Seniors Program Coordinator, at 613-748-0657 ext. 396 or [email protected], or visit https://loom.ly/vsuFNjM

We’re excited to welcome Mohawk Elder Tom Porter back to Wabano! Join us this fall for a special day of traditional Moha...
08/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Mohawk Elder Tom Porter back to Wabano! Join us this fall for a special day of traditional Mohawk teachings about corn and harvesting, a delicious corn boil lunch, and a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make your own corn husk doll. Space is limited, so register today:

https://wabano.com/event/our-corn-our-sustainers/

Do you love helping children learn, grow and discover the world around them?We're hiring an Early Childhood Educator to ...
08/14/2026

Do you love helping children learn, grow and discover the world around them?

We're hiring an Early Childhood Educator to join our Early Years team! In this role, you'll design and lead culturally grounded play groups, work alongside knowledge keepers to bring traditional teachings into everyday learning and support the healthy development of children ages 0-6 and their families.

We're looking for someone dedicated, energetic and culturally grounded, with a post-secondary background in Early Childhood Education or a related field and at least two years of experience working with young children.

Join a team that's shaping the next generation of our community. Apply today at https://loom.ly/Tojjxl8

Join us for a family-friendly day on the land in beautiful Gatineau Park. Come walk the forest trails, observe wildlife,...
08/14/2026

Join us for a family-friendly day on the land in beautiful Gatineau Park. Come walk the forest trails, observe wildlife, learn about local plants, and spend meaningful time together outdoors. Binoculars will be available, and a bagged lunch will be provided.

Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will meet at the Wabano Centre before travelling together to Gatineau Park. Space is limited for this van trip, so be sure to register early.

Register here:

https://wabano.com/event/on-the-land-hike-in-gatineau-park/

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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