Attend 5 wellness workshops and get a chance to win a $200 gift card!

The Peer Wellness Program offers a variety of drop-in Wellness themed workshops on topics related to harm reduction, physical health, population health, and mental health. These workshops are interactive, wellness focused, and designed by students for uOttawa students!

Physical Health
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MasterSnack mystery box challenge: Wellness edition!

Between school, work, and other commitments, preparing healthy and balanced meals can feel complicated. We challenge you to compete in our Mystery Box Challenge and make cooking fun! Sign up with a team of fellow foodies or join solo and we will match you up.

Schedule: 

Date and time Location Registration link
January 11th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register! 
February 6th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register! 
March 21, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 205Register! 
April 2nd, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register! 
Population health
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Project (Sustainable) Runway

This workshop is for students looking to engage and learn about how to change the face of sustainable fashion! Get creative and learn how to recycle old clothes into new pieces in under an hour. Equipment and materials will be provided during the competition. Students are welcome to bring their own clothes from home or choose from the selection provided by uOttawa’s Free Store.

Schedule: 

Date and time Location Registration link 
January 15th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
January 30th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
February 12th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
February 27th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.90U, room 151Register!
March 11th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
March 26th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
April 8th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
Harm reduction
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Glow BINGO

It’s like bingo but make it Glow-in-the-Dark! The Peer Wellness Program invites you to learn about the principles of harm reduction in a supportive and fun environment. Wear your favourite white ‘fit to stand out from the crowd!

Schedule: 

Date and time Location Registration link
January 12th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
February 5th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.90U room 151Register!
March 4th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
March 22nd, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
April 5th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
Harm reduction
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Spill the tea

By playing a fun jeopardy style game, you can learn everything you’ve ever wondered about sexual and LGBTQIA+ health. There will often be a sexual health specialist from the Student Health and Wellness Centre to answer your burning questions! All of this over a steamy cup of tea!

Schedule: 

Date and time Location Registration link
January 18th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
January 29th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.90U room 151Register!
February 15th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
February 26th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
March 14th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
March 25th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
Mental Health
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Crafting connections

Join us on your own or with friends at Crafting Connections where students will be invited to exercise their creativity while practicing mindfulness and chatting to other students or one of our Peer Helpers about different mental health topics! Each workshop will feature a different theme but don’t worry, no crafting skills are required, and finger painting is encouraged!

Schedule: 

Date and time Location Registration link
January 15th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
January 31st, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
February 12th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
February 28th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
March 11th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
March 27th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!
April 8th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Jock Turcot - UCU 203Register!