In April, the Sucker Moon is when Sucker goes to the Spirit World in order to receive cleansing techniques for this world. Upon return to this realm, it purifies a path for the Spirits and cleanses all our water beings. During this time we can learn to become healed healers.

Join Odawa in celebrating International Mother Earth Day.

We welcome and embrace that Mother Earth is celebrated internationally which brings awareness around the world to the challenges regarding the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports.

#MotherEarth #IMED2024

Join instructor Ninaatig for Intensive Anishinaabemowin Course from April 30th to May 3rd.
***Registration Required***

Registration for Vendors of the Pow Wow opens on Monday, April 8th at 8:00AM.
All interested parties are to email [email protected] to request a vendor registration form. Please allow up to 3 business days for a reply.

#powwow45 #Odawa #powwowvendors #Ottawa

“My health, my right”.

Everyone deserves access to quality health services, education, information, drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.
#myhealthmyright #WorldHealthDay #Odawa #WHD2024

Aanii and Ziigwan everyone!

Odawa Native Friendship Centre will be closed March 29th for Good Friday and April 1st for Easter Monday.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

#Ziigwan #HappyEaster #Odawa #Ottawa

In Memory of Raymond Duff 1966-2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden passing of one of our community members Raymond Duff.

Odawa extends its deepest condolences to all of Raymond's beloved family members.

Chi Miigwetch Raymond, you will be dearly missed.

Save the Date!

The Odawa Native Friendship Centre presents the 45th Annual Traditional Pow Wow on May 25 & 26, 2024.

Stay tuned for more information!

#PowWow #Ottawa #Odawa

The 24th Annual Children’s and Youth Pow Wow was a great success this year. Many attended the event and it was a strong showing. Hopefully we will see you all again in May!

The 24th Annual Children’s and Youth Pow Wow was a great success this year. Many attended the event and it was a strong showing. Hopefully we will see you all again in May!

Employment Opportunity!

The Akwe:go program goals are to provide urban Indigenous, at-risk children with supports, tools and healthy activities that will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices.

Career Opportunity!

The Wasa-Nabin program provides urban Indigenous at-risk youth age 13 – 18 with support, tools and healthy activities. The Wasa-Nabin Program Coordinator shall be responsible to ensure the development and implementation of a full range of program services.

Odawa Native Friendship Centre celebrates International Women’s Day.

Women, the matriarchs of our families and the backbone to our communities, we celebrate your contributions and achievements today and every day.

#InternationalWomensDay #Odawa

Announcement:
Annual Children and Youth Pow Wow
March 16 & 17, 2024
Ravens Nest - Carleton University 9376 University Drive, Ottawa

In March, The Sugar Moon is the time when maple sap begins to run, we learn of one of the main medicines given to us that balances our blood and heals us.

#13Moons #SugarMoon #SharingOurTraditionalKnowledge #Odawa

Hurry down to Odawa’s office and pick up some honey!
$10.00 each, while supplies last!

Odawa Native Friendship Centre will be closed on Monday, February 19th to celebrate family day. We wish you and your family a wonderful day filled with laughter and joy!

#Odawa #familyday #Ottawa

Today, we celebrate the love that brings us together - love for our families, our communities, and our partners. Let’s embrace the spirit of togetherness and gratitude, sharing warmth and compassion.

Happy Valentine's Day from Odawa!

#Valentine #Love #togetherness #Odawa

Miigwetch to our beautiful community for partaking in our winter community gathering.
Fun, laughter and joy filled the room.
Connecting and gathering with our community is so good for the soul!

Have a wonderful week!
Odawa