Fablab Onaki
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
About Fablab Onaki
Fablab Onaki in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in Canada. the lab offers state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics benches, and CAD workstations, within a collaborative, community-driven environment. Startups use the space to build early-stage hardware prototypes; educators run practical STEM sessions for school groups; and independent makers pursue personal projects with expert support on hand. Regular themed hackathons and innovation challenges help participants push boundaries and connect with like-minded creators across Quebec. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Fablab Onaki embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
Vision : That indigenous people have the same learning opportunities, development and employability that non-native (non-indigenous).
Mission : Develop digital skills (and personal (Soft Skills) of Aboriginal, contributing to their development and improve employability with a workshop and Fab Lab principles.
Goals FabLab Onaki
Facilitate access to knowledge and digital machines mainly, but not exclusively, to Aboriginal people.
Enable Aboriginal peoples to achieve their full potential and be fully involved in society today.
Strengthen confidence in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Bridging the Gap between Peoples.
Provide opportunities to modernize the art and indigenous knowledge through the use of digital technologies. Valuing culture and indigenous knowledge.
Developing social entrepreneurship, with values similar to those of Aboriginal people.
Laser cutter :Trotec Speedy 300 (35 Watts), Trotec Rayjet.
3D printers: Ultimaker 3, CR-10 S5, Formlabs 2.
3D Scanner: EinScan Pro 2X.
CNC: D23-LT (2'x3') and B1-44M (4'x4') by CanCam.
Electronic station: Arduino kits, Heating Station.
Woodworking Tools: Planer, Miter Saw, Belt & Disc Sander, Oscillating Spindle Sander, Drill Press, MIDI Lathe, Cabinet Saw.
Power Tools: Heat Gun, Drills, Sander, Saw, Jigsaw.
Sewing Machines: Singer Heavy Duty.
Embroidery Machines: Brother SE600.
Who Can Benefit
Students & Researchers
University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.
Independent Makers
Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.