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October 2019
Pregnancy Circle: Fall 2019 Six-Week Series
Part of our registered six-week series where we learn and talk about the experiences and expectations during pregnancy & bringing baby home. This week we’re learning about pregnancy health, coping with each stage of labour, complications, breastfeeding, brining baby home, and informed decision making, all through the lens of our traditional cultural teachings.
Find out more »We Sit Together: Peyote Stitch Part 2
Come learn about the peyote stitch and make one of your own. No previous art experience is necessary to participate in our Indigenous art workshops. All art supplies will be provided and our workshops feature nontoxic materials. These workshops are open to all age groups. Families are welcome!
Find out more »Parenting Circle – TV Time First Words Webinar
This week our Parenting Circle will learn from a TV Time First Words webinar. 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
Minwaashin Pow Wow! Meet us at the Minwaashin Pow Wow at the Richilieu Vanier Community Centre at 300 Des, Pères-Blancs Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L 7L5. Drivers - you can park at Odawa Native Friendship Centre at 715 St. Laurent Blvd and take the shuttle to the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre. There will be a shuttle every 30 minutes, with the last one leaving the Pow Wow for the parking lot at 5pm.
Find out more »Postnatal Group: Plant Pool Outing
Pool time for our Post-Natal Group today! Registration required, please contact Jasmine Chatelain jchatelain@wabano.com or ext 355 to register. Transportation to the pool is provided, please arrive at 10:30am or meet us at the Plant Pool at 930 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R9. Lunch is served and families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome.
Find out more »Parenting Bundle: Pumpkin Patch Outing
Join us at the Pumpkin Patch! Space is limited. Contact Kathryn Barry at kbarry@wabano.com to register. Based on traditional Indigenous teachings, our Bundle program helps parents and caregivers assemble their own personal bundle, made up of scared items, both physical and spiritual, that can assist in child rearing. Families with children aged 0 – 6 are welcome.
Find out more »Pregnancy Circle: Fall 2019 Six-Week Series
Part of our registered six-week series where we learn and talk about the experiences and expectations during pregnancy & bringing baby home. This week Dr. Ballou, a registered midwife, Indigenous doula and OB will be here to talk about each model of care.
Find out more »We Sit Together: Pumpkin Carving
Get into the spirit of the season and join us for some pumpkin carving. No previous art experience is necessary to participate in our Indigenous art workshops. All art supplies will be provided and our workshops feature nontoxic materials. These workshops are open to all age groups. Families welcome!
Find out more »Parenting Circle – Saying Goodbye to Soothers, Stuffies, Lovies
This week our Parenting Circle will discuss how to help children say goodbye to their soothers, stuffies and other lovies. 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
Join us for a special Infant Massage workshop with Doula Tess Laude from Minwaashin Lodge. Our Soup’s On meal is Pumpkin Soup.
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