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November 2019
Pregnancy Circle
Change of plans for today's Pregnancy Circle! All Pregnancy Circle participants are encouraged to join us at our Parenting Bundle event happening from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Early Years house, located at 271 Bradley Ave. Come hungry, dinner will be provided.
Find out more »We Sit Together
This week we will continue to learn about Peyote Stitch, and making our own. No previous beading or weaving experience is necessary to participate in this workshop, open to all age groups. Families are welcome!
Find out more »Parenting Circle
This week our Parenting Circle will be looking at helpful ways we might balance work and family. How can we make sure we have time for both, and for ourselves? Each Parenting Circle is a time for Indigenous parents, grandparents and caregivers to discuss developmental milestones and self-care while children socialize. Snacks provided.
Find out more »Soup’s On Saturday
Come explore a mix of Indigenous and non-Indigenous musical instruments with us! No soup this week at Soup’s On Saturday - we’ll be making delicious Tacos instead!
Find out more »Postnatal Group
This week, our Postnatal Group will be talking about the stages of child development with our guest, Ottawa Public Health Nurse Dave Elder. A Knowledge keeper will be present to help us understand and apply traditional learnings. Lunch is served and families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome.
Find out more »Parenting Bundle
Join us for a Deer Bundle lesson, while we make our own deer hide pouches. Based on traditional Indigenous teachings, our Bundle program helps parents and caregivers assemble their own personal bundle, made up of sacred items, both physical and spiritual, that can assist in child rearing. Families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome.
Find out more »We Sit Together
Story Stones are a special tool that helps children ask questions, contribute to stories, explore characters and guide stories along with their own creativity. We will be making our own this week! No previous art or craft experience is necessary to participate in this workshop, open to all age groups. Families are welcome!
Find out more »Parenting Circle
This week our Parenting Circle will be talking about how we can build character, conscience and values with our children as parents and caregivers. Each Parenting Circle is a time for Indigenous parents, grandparents and caregivers to discuss developmental milestones and self-care while children socialize. Snacks provided.
Find out more »Soup’s On Saturday
Last week, we made our own candle holders, and this week we will be making our own candles while enjoying a classic favourite, a warm bowl of Chicken Noodle soup!
Find out more »Plant Pool Outing
Pool time for our Post-Natal Group today! Transportation to the pool is provided! Please arrive at 10:30am if you need a ride, or feel free to meet us at the Plant Pool for 11am at 930 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R9. Lunch is included, and families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome. Registration required, please contact Jasmine Chatelain jchatelain@wabano.com (or ext 355) to sign up.
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