Welcome to ADAAWE

A co-working and community hub for Indigenous entrepreneurs, creators and business owners in the National Capital Region to gather, learn, collaborate, trade and thrive on the unceded Algonquin Territory.

Upcoming Events

ADAAWE Office Hours

3 Sep 2025 10:00 AM • 338 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Business Planning

3 Sep 2025 3:30 PM • 338 Somerset St W
Digital Expert Office Hours

4 Sep 2025 12:00 PM • 338 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Karla Briones - Business Expert Office Hours

4 Sep 2025 1:00 PM • 338 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Business Model Canvas: Map Your Business for Success

4 Sep 2025 3:15 PM • 338 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Indigenous Entrepreneurs Mixer

4 Sep 2025 5:00 PM • 338 Somerset St. W
Indigenous Creatives Drop-In

8 Sep 2025 1:00 PM • 338 Somerset St. W
ADAAWE Office Hours

10 Sep 2025 10:00 AM • 338 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON

Meet the 2025 Cohort

ADAAWE is proud to welcome three inspiring entrepreneurs into our Wejibàbandan Business Incubator: Angela Ashawasegai (Indigenous Wellness Coaching), Tracey Lynne Towedo (Kokumoon), and Neiestoseraah Jada Lee Thompson (Small Feather Empire). From trauma-informed coaching to cultural beadwork and luxury Indigenous fashion, these founders are building powerful ventures rooted in healing, resilience, and identity.

Learn more about their journeys and the incubator program.

ADAAWE is a hub for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the National Capital Region to gather, learn, and thrive on unceded Algonquin Territory.

Open Monday to Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

338 Somerset St. W.

Ottawa, ON

K2P 0 J5