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COVID-19 Frontline Workers Photos – Keeping the Fires Burning

March 26, 2021

As part of our 20th Anniversary Keeping the Fire Burning (KFB) celebration, Ka Ni Kanichihk will honour Manitoba Frontline Workers for their service to Indigenous communities throughout this time of pandemic. We’re asking community members to send photos of Frontline Workers which will be featured in a video tribute as part of our June 21, …

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The Medicine Bear Family

March 15, 2021

2020 was definitely different and came with lots of struggles for our group of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit-impacted families. The families of Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Medicine Bear program have always socialized in person and we sure miss eating together, talking, beading, and just enjoying each other’s company. It was very …

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Heart Medicine Lodge Gathering – Nizaagi’idiz: I Love Myself

February 17, 2021

After dealing with the impact of COVID-19 over the past 12 months, the ‘I Love Myself’ theme was very fitting for this year’s annual Heart Medicine Lodge Gathering. While 2020 was challenging, it also offered an opportunity to reflect and allowed many of us to spend more time with loved ones. This year’s Heart Medicine …

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Cedar Bath Ceremony Kits – another way to care for yourself

February 17, 2021

As a part of virtual programming, the Manitoba Youth Transitional Employment and Mentorship (M.Y.T.E.A.M) program delivered Cedar Bath ceremony kits to participants’ homes. The amazing MYTEAM program provides support and mentorship to youth who are in the care of Child and Family Services. The Cedar Bath ceremony kits are prepared by traditional knowledge keeper, Natasha …

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Finally, a 24/7 Safe Space: Velma’s House

February 17, 2021

Velma’s House welcomes and values people just as they are, without judgment or assumptions. The 24/7 Safe Space, “Velma’s House”, is an initiative led by Ka Ni Kanichihk and delivered in collaboration with the 24/7 Safe Space Planning Committee (or the Lived Experience Advisory Committee of Survivors), consisting of: the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women …

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Looking Back Looking Forward

January 1, 2021

A message from Dodie Jordaan, Executive Director. As many of you have commented, 2020 was certainly a challenging year. Yet, as I now look back on the year, I realize some incredible things happened because of you. Because of our community. When the pandemic hit Canada, we knew immediately that our community was most vulnerable …