Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an Indigenous-led community health center based in Ottawa, Ontario, providing holistic healthcare services to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. Established in 1998, the center integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge and healing practices with contemporary Western medical care. Its comprehensive service offerings include primary clinical care, mental health and addiction counseling, crisis intervention, and community support programs for youth and seniors. Wabano serves as a vital cultural hub, fostering community belonging and health equity through a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach. The facility is also renowned for its award-winning architecture, which reflects Indigenous values and serves as a space for community gathering and ceremony.