We walk with our community on their journeys
Ka Ni Kanichihk is a trusted heart of Winnipeg’s Indigenous community. Our vision is to lead our people back home to a place where we are self-determining, healthy, happy, and respected for our cultural and spiritual strengths and ways of being.
What We Do
A number of Indigenous led prevention and intervention programs that help children, youth, women, men, and families heal, succeed, and become leaders. Ka Ni Kanichihk provides education and job-skills training, support for women and families, and mentorship. We walk with people on their path of recovery from trauma.
Programs and Services
News and Events
24th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning – Thursday, June 19th, 2025 – RBC Convention Centre
November 4, 2024
Ka Ni Kanichihk Newsletter – September 2024
October 2, 2024
Ka Ni Kanichihk Annual Staff & Family BBQ 2024
September 27, 2024
Social Media
📣 We`re looking to hire a Program Coordinator for The Butterfly Club. This is a part-time position (20 hours a week). Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤
✨ About the Role ✨
The Coordinator for the Butterfly Club will be a motivated and positive role model providing academic, cultural and leadership activities & resources to Indigenous girls and Two-Spirit youth from 9 to 13 years of age. You will be committed to Indigenous knowledge, cultural reclamation, & able to embed traditional ways of being into the program, service delivery, & practices.
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✨ What You Will Be Doing ✨
> Indigenous cultural reclamation
> Environmental stewardship, including land-based activities and camps
> Fostering youth skill development and personal growth
> Providing leadership and community engagement
> Creating opportunities for youth to develop self-confidence in an inclusive, safe, & supportive environment
> Supervising a facilitator, participants, & volunteers
> Maintaining & monitoring budgets with multiple funding agreements
> Program implementation & evaluation related to objectives, deliverables & budget
> Preparing funding reports & grant proposals & sourcing additional areas of funding
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✨ What We Offer ✨
😁 Comprehensive Benefits including Health & Dental;
☀️ Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance;
🥰 Employee & Family Assistance Program;
🌲 Cultural Ways of Being;
⛱ Wellness Days plus Vacation Days;
👖 Work-life balance & casual dress;
💪 Training & Development opportunities;
🚗 Free on-site parking;
🫂 Employee appreciation events!
▪▪▪
✨ Other Requirements ✨
⚖ Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, & Child Abuse Registry Check.
🪪 You must provide a valid driver`s license, access to a reliable vehicle, & a driver`s abstract.
For more information and to apply today, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio!
#kanikanichihk
📣 We`re looking to hire a Program Coordinator for The Butterfly Club. This is a part-time position (20 hours a week). Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤
✨ About the Role ✨
The Coordinator for the Butterfly Club will be a motivated and positive role model providing academic, cultural and leadership activities & resources to Indigenous girls and Two-Spirit youth from 9 to 13 years of age. You will be committed to Indigenous knowledge, cultural reclamation, & able to embed traditional ways of being into the program, service delivery, & practices.
▪▪▪
✨ What You Will Be Doing ✨
> Indigenous cultural reclamation
> Environmental stewardship, including land-based activities and camps
> Fostering youth skill development and personal growth
> Providing leadership and community engagement
> Creating opportunities for youth to develop self-confidence in an inclusive, safe, & supportive environment
> Supervising a facilitator, participants, & volunteers
> Maintaining & monitoring budgets with multiple funding agreements
> Program implementation & evaluation related to objectives, deliverables & budget
> Preparing funding reports & grant proposals & sourcing additional areas of funding
▪▪▪
✨ What We Offer ✨
😁 Comprehensive Benefits including Health & Dental;
☀️ Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance;
🥰 Employee & Family Assistance Program;
🌲 Cultural Ways of Being;
⛱ Wellness Days plus Vacation Days;
👖 Work-life balance & casual dress;
💪 Training & Development opportunities;
🚗 Free on-site parking;
🫂 Employee appreciation events!
▪▪▪
✨ Other Requirements ✨
⚖ Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, & Child Abuse Registry Check.
🪪 You must provide a valid driver`s license, access to a reliable vehicle, & a driver`s abstract.
For more information and to apply today, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio!
#kanikanichihk
The first Indigenous Veterans Day was observed in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 8, 1993. In 1994, Manitoba officially recognized the day in honour of Indigenous Veterans – the only province to do so at the time.
Indigenous Veterans discussed many dates, choosing November 8 as it represented First Nations and Metis peoples, eight being reminiscent of the Metis flag`s infinity symbol.
We take great pride in our own Indigenous Veteran, Captain Angela Brass, our Youth and Education Manager at Ka Ni Kanichihk. We wanted to take a moment today to acknowledge her service & accomplishments. Capt. Brass has served in the Canadian Armed Forces for three decades, & attended the first Indigenous Veterans Day ceremonies as a cadet in 1993.
Capt. Brass joined the Army Cadets in 1988, because she `wanted to show boys that girls can do it also`.
In 2016, she received the Prince of Wales Award for her significant contributions: "Captain Brass`s outstanding dedication to the Regiment over the past three decades has been largely unsung… Her contribution to the development of young Canadian citizens and members of the Regimental family has been invaluable. She is most deserving of this award." In 2018, her name was added to the memorial at Vimy Ridge Park in Winnipeg. Capt. Brass credits her service for many opportunities and lifelong friendships. She is currently the First Nations Co-Chair of the Indigenous Veterans of Manitoba.
Her family has a history of military service. Angela’s Grandfather, Lance Corporal Harvey Brass, served in the second World War. Her Great Aunties Myrtle and Ruby, and her cousin Lt. Bonnie Woolford also served. Capt. Brass`s hero and uncle, Constable Dennis Strongquill served in the RCMP before his passing in 2001 in the line of duty.
We are deeply grateful for Captain Angela Brass and her family members who have served. We encourage everyone to reflect, remember, & honour the thousands of Indigenous veterans who served and continue to serve, facing adversity to protect the safety and freedom of future generations.
Thank you and Chi-Miigwetch for the sacrifices, bravery, and strength of you and your loved ones. 🧡
#IndigenousVeteransDay
The first Indigenous Veterans Day was observed in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 8, 1993. In 1994, Manitoba officially recognized the day in honour of Indigenous Veterans – the only province to do so at the time.
Indigenous Veterans discussed many dates, choosing November 8 as it represented First Nations and Metis peoples, eight being reminiscent of the Metis flag`s infinity symbol.
We take great pride in our own Indigenous Veteran, Captain Angela Brass, our Youth and Education Manager at Ka Ni Kanichihk. We wanted to take a moment today to acknowledge her service & accomplishments. Capt. Brass has served in the Canadian Armed Forces for three decades, & attended the first Indigenous Veterans Day ceremonies as a cadet in 1993.
Capt. Brass joined the Army Cadets in 1988, because she `wanted to show boys that girls can do it also`.
In 2016, she received the Prince of Wales Award for her significant contributions: "Captain Brass`s outstanding dedication to the Regiment over the past three decades has been largely unsung… Her contribution to the development of young Canadian citizens and members of the Regimental family has been invaluable. She is most deserving of this award." In 2018, her name was added to the memorial at Vimy Ridge Park in Winnipeg. Capt. Brass credits her service for many opportunities and lifelong friendships. She is currently the First Nations Co-Chair of the Indigenous Veterans of Manitoba.
Her family has a history of military service. Angela’s Grandfather, Lance Corporal Harvey Brass, served in the second World War. Her Great Aunties Myrtle and Ruby, and her cousin Lt. Bonnie Woolford also served. Capt. Brass`s hero and uncle, Constable Dennis Strongquill served in the RCMP before his passing in 2001 in the line of duty.
We are deeply grateful for Captain Angela Brass and her family members who have served. We encourage everyone to reflect, remember, & honour the thousands of Indigenous veterans who served and continue to serve, facing adversity to protect the safety and freedom of future generations.
Thank you and Chi-Miigwetch for the sacrifices, bravery, and strength of you and your loved ones. 🧡
#IndigenousVeteransDay
❗Ka Ni Kanichihk offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday November 8 for Indigenous Veterans Day.
Our offices will also be closed this coming Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
We will be back in office on Tuesday, November 12.
During our closure, please be advised that phone lines will not be monitored until we resume our normal business hours on Tuesday.
Miigwetch.
❗Ka Ni Kanichihk offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday November 8 for Indigenous Veterans Day.
Our offices will also be closed this coming Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
We will be back in office on Tuesday, November 12.
During our closure, please be advised that phone lines will not be monitored until we resume our normal business hours on Tuesday.
Miigwetch.
📣 Medicine Bear Counselling & Elder Services is hiring for multiple full-time positions! Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤️
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⭐ MBC Program Coordinator
You are a compassionate, skilled leader dedicated to supporting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit beings. With a deep understanding of violence`s impact and a human-rights, anti-oppressive perspective, you recognize reclaiming Indigenous cultural practices is key in healing from grief and trauma. Committed to culturally safe, decolonized trauma-informed care, you advocate for families and empower individuals to recognize their strength.
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⭐ MBC Community Family Information Liaison
You will be responsible for supporting families of MMIWG2S+. You will provide general information and guidance with the Criminal Justice system, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety planning & referrals to community resources. You will work closely with the families of MMIWG2+, community agencies, and government departments to ensure families’ questions about their loved one(s) are answered. You`ll ensure families receive comprehensive support and referrals within both Western and traditional resources.
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⭐ MBC Family Engagement Worker
You will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed resources and therapeutic support to restore justice, balance, and well-being for MMIWG2S+ families, using the teachings of Courage, Caregiver, Protector, and Medicine Spirit to aid in healing from complex grief and trauma. Responsibilities include project performance, report writing, data collection, budget maintenance, and quality assurance.
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⚖️ Candidates are required to provide a current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract before starting.
To learn more about Medicine Bear Counselling & Elder Services, please visit our website. Link in our bio!
To apply today and see all of our current opportunities, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio! 😁
📣 Medicine Bear Counselling & Elder Services is hiring for multiple full-time positions! Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤️
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⭐ MBC Program Coordinator
You are a compassionate, skilled leader dedicated to supporting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit beings. With a deep understanding of violence`s impact and a human-rights, anti-oppressive perspective, you recognize reclaiming Indigenous cultural practices is key in healing from grief and trauma. Committed to culturally safe, decolonized trauma-informed care, you advocate for families and empower individuals to recognize their strength.
▪️▪️▪️
⭐ MBC Community Family Information Liaison
You will be responsible for supporting families of MMIWG2S+. You will provide general information and guidance with the Criminal Justice system, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety planning & referrals to community resources. You will work closely with the families of MMIWG2+, community agencies, and government departments to ensure families’ questions about their loved one(s) are answered. You`ll ensure families receive comprehensive support and referrals within both Western and traditional resources.
▪️▪️▪️
⭐ MBC Family Engagement Worker
You will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed resources and therapeutic support to restore justice, balance, and well-being for MMIWG2S+ families, using the teachings of Courage, Caregiver, Protector, and Medicine Spirit to aid in healing from complex grief and trauma. Responsibilities include project performance, report writing, data collection, budget maintenance, and quality assurance.
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⚖️ Candidates are required to provide a current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract before starting.
To learn more about Medicine Bear Counselling & Elder Services, please visit our website. Link in our bio!
To apply today and see all of our current opportunities, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio! 😁
🎉 Yesterday was Ka Ni Kanichihk`s annual Halloween Bake Sale at 34 Higgins! 👻
We had delicious taco bags for sale, and staff decorated the building and made AWESOME cardboard haunted houses for our daycare trick-or-treaters.
The event was a success, and it was wonderful seeing everyone dressed up and showing their Halloween spirit!
All proceeds are going to United Way Winnipeg. We want to thank the RRC Polytech students from the Social Innovation & Community Development program for helping us set-up and run our bake sale. 🧡
Happy Halloween from everyone at Ka Ni Kanichihk! 🎃
If you or someone you know would like to join our team, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio!
#kanikanichihk
🎉 Yesterday was Ka Ni Kanichihk`s annual Halloween Bake Sale at 34 Higgins! 👻
We had delicious taco bags for sale, and staff decorated the building and made AWESOME cardboard haunted houses for our daycare trick-or-treaters.
The event was a success, and it was wonderful seeing everyone dressed up and showing their Halloween spirit!
All proceeds are going to United Way Winnipeg. We want to thank the RRC Polytech students from the Social Innovation & Community Development program for helping us set-up and run our bake sale. 🧡
Happy Halloween from everyone at Ka Ni Kanichihk! 🎃
If you or someone you know would like to join our team, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio!
#kanikanichihk
📣 This month`s `All Of Us` Sharing Circle for Peoples Living with HIV/STBBI will take place next Friday, November 8 at 765 Main Street, inside the Social Enterprise Centre (suite 102).
There is no registration needed. Feel free to drop in!
The drop-in Drumming Circle will take place from 3 to 4 p.m.
The drop-in Sharing Circle is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be a meal and bus tickets provided.
If you have questions, please direct them to Melissa Morris or Jaqueline Flett.
📣 This month`s `All Of Us` Sharing Circle for Peoples Living with HIV/STBBI will take place next Friday, November 8 at 765 Main Street, inside the Social Enterprise Centre (suite 102).
There is no registration needed. Feel free to drop in!
The drop-in Drumming Circle will take place from 3 to 4 p.m.
The drop-in Sharing Circle is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be a meal and bus tickets provided.
If you have questions, please direct them to Melissa Morris or Jaqueline Flett.
📣 We`re looking to hire an SA/IPV Coordinator. This is a full-time position. Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤
Please note, this is a term position ending March 31, 2025. The term may be extended depending on funding.
🌟 About the Role 🌟
You will provide culturally grounded, consent-based, and trauma-informed care to relatives affected by sexualized violence. You will create a safe environment, navigate community & clinical resources, and ensure our relatives receive holistic, high-quality care. You will build strong relationships, empowering & informing our relatives & ensuring their voices are honoured throughout their healing journey.
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🌟 What You Will Be Doing 🌟
> Leading trauma-informed, culturally safe, & consent-based care
> Supervising & supporting your team
> Maintain an inclusive, safe, & collaborative environment
> Overseeing daily operations, schedules, program stats, & budgets
> Weaving traditional healing & knowledge into care
> Crisis management with clear, safe processes & strategies
> Managing intake, confidentiality, & ensuring ongoing support
> Staff training & debriefing sessions & ensuring staff well-being
> Helping relatives navigate care & resources on their healing journey
> Fostering positive relationships with community, relatives, & local partners
> Ensuring pathways to care are seamless & culturally grounded
◾️◾️◾️
🌟What We Offer 🌟
😁 Comprehensive Benefits including Health & Dental;
☀ Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance;
🥰 Employee & Family Assistance Program;
🌲 Cultural Ways of Being;
⛱ Wellness Days plus Vacation Days;
👖 Work-life balance & casual dress;
💪 Training & Development opportunities;
🚗 Free on-site parking;
🫂 Employee appreciation events!
◾️◾️◾️
🌟 Other Requirements 🌟
⚖ Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, & Child Abuse Registry Check.
🪪 You must provide a valid driver`s license, access to a reliable vehicle, & a driver`s abstract.
For more information and to apply today, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio!
#kanikanichihk
📣 We`re looking to hire an SA/IPV Coordinator. This is a full-time position. Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤
Please note, this is a term position ending March 31, 2025. The term may be extended depending on funding.
🌟 About the Role 🌟
You will provide culturally grounded, consent-based, and trauma-informed care to relatives affected by sexualized violence. You will create a safe environment, navigate community & clinical resources, and ensure our relatives receive holistic, high-quality care. You will build strong relationships, empowering & informing our relatives & ensuring their voices are honoured throughout their healing journey.
◾️◾️◾️
🌟 What You Will Be Doing 🌟
> Leading trauma-informed, culturally safe, & consent-based care
> Supervising & supporting your team
> Maintain an inclusive, safe, & collaborative environment
> Overseeing daily operations, schedules, program stats, & budgets
> Weaving traditional healing & knowledge into care
> Crisis management with clear, safe processes & strategies
> Managing intake, confidentiality, & ensuring ongoing support
> Staff training & debriefing sessions & ensuring staff well-being
> Helping relatives navigate care & resources on their healing journey
> Fostering positive relationships with community, relatives, & local partners
> Ensuring pathways to care are seamless & culturally grounded
◾️◾️◾️
🌟What We Offer 🌟
😁 Comprehensive Benefits including Health & Dental;
☀ Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance;
🥰 Employee & Family Assistance Program;
🌲 Cultural Ways of Being;
⛱ Wellness Days plus Vacation Days;
👖 Work-life balance & casual dress;
💪 Training & Development opportunities;
🚗 Free on-site parking;
🫂 Employee appreciation events!
◾️◾️◾️
🌟 Other Requirements 🌟
⚖ Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, & Child Abuse Registry Check.
🪪 You must provide a valid driver`s license, access to a reliable vehicle, & a driver`s abstract.
For more information and to apply today, please visit the `Employment Opportunities` link in our bio!
#kanikanichihk
🎉 Ka Ni Kanichihk is so proud to have been a part of the Boys with Braids event earlier this month. Over 200 community members joined us on October 19 at the RBC Convention Centre and the Manitoba Legislative Building.
Boys with Braids was founded by Michael Linklater, a former professional Canadian basketball player and contestant on Amazing Race Canada.
Michael Linklater created Boys with Braids to encourage cultural pride among Indigenous youth, sharing teachings about the sacredness of hair, and furthering education to reduce bullying and teasing.
This gathering was not just a tribute to cultural pride and identity but also a powerful stand against bullying and the negative stereotypes too often faced by Indigenous young men and boys. This event has sparked conversations about the importance of traditional practices and the need to educate others on the significance of wearing braids in our cultures. It has also fostered a sense of belonging and strength among our youth, knowing they are supported and celebrated.
We would also like to give special thanks to Premier Wab Kinew, Elder Carl Stone, Elder Brian McLeod, and speakers Warren Huson and Michael Linklater.
We would like to thank our very own Dana Connolly for helping to organize the event. We also need to express our appreciation for our Kistesimaw program (Andreas Thompson, Thomas Bittern, & Diego Cook) and Angela Brass (Youth & Education Manager) for hosting the registration table at the event.
To learn more, please visit the Boys with Braids Facebook page.
Chi-Miigwetch for standing with us in lifting up our boys and men, empowering them to embrace who they are with pride and confidence. ❤️
#kanikanichihk #boyswithbraids
🎉 Ka Ni Kanichihk is so proud to have been a part of the Boys with Braids event earlier this month. Over 200 community members joined us on October 19 at the RBC Convention Centre and the Manitoba Legislative Building.
Boys with Braids was founded by Michael Linklater, a former professional Canadian basketball player and contestant on Amazing Race Canada.
Michael Linklater created Boys with Braids to encourage cultural pride among Indigenous youth, sharing teachings about the sacredness of hair, and furthering education to reduce bullying and teasing.
This gathering was not just a tribute to cultural pride and identity but also a powerful stand against bullying and the negative stereotypes too often faced by Indigenous young men and boys. This event has sparked conversations about the importance of traditional practices and the need to educate others on the significance of wearing braids in our cultures. It has also fostered a sense of belonging and strength among our youth, knowing they are supported and celebrated.
We would also like to give special thanks to Premier Wab Kinew, Elder Carl Stone, Elder Brian McLeod, and speakers Warren Huson and Michael Linklater.
We would like to thank our very own Dana Connolly for helping to organize the event. We also need to express our appreciation for our Kistesimaw program (Andreas Thompson, Thomas Bittern, & Diego Cook) and Angela Brass (Youth & Education Manager) for hosting the registration table at the event.
To learn more, please visit the Boys with Braids Facebook page.
Chi-Miigwetch for standing with us in lifting up our boys and men, empowering them to embrace who they are with pride and confidence. ❤️
#kanikanichihk #boyswithbraids
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📣 We're looking to hire a Program Coordinator for The Butterfly Club. This is a part-time position (20 hours a week). Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤
✨ About the Role ✨
The Coordinator for the Butterfly Club will be a motivated and positive role model providing academic, cultural and leadership activities & resources to Indigenous girls and Two-Spirit youth from 9 to 13 years of age. You will be committed to Indigenous knowledge, cultural reclamation, & able to embed traditional ways of being into the program, service delivery, & practices.
▪▪▪
✨ What You Will Be Doing ✨
> Indigenous cultural reclamation
> Environmental stewardship, including land-based activities and camps
> Fostering youth skill development and personal growth
> Providing leadership and community engagement
> Creating opportunities for youth to develop self-confidence in an inclusive, safe, & supportive environment
> Supervising a facilitator, participants, & volunteers
> Maintaining & monitoring budgets with multiple funding agreements
> Program implementation & evaluation related to objectives, deliverables & budget
> Preparing funding reports & grant proposals & sourcing additional areas of funding
▪▪▪
✨ What We Offer ✨
😁 Comprehensive Benefits including Health & Dental;
☀️ Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance;
🥰 Employee & Family Assistance Program;
🌲 Cultural Ways of Being;
⛱ Wellness Days plus Vacation Days;
👖 Work-life balance & casual dress;
💪 Training & Development opportunities;
🚗 Free on-site parking;
🫂 Employee appreciation events!
▪▪▪
✨ Other Requirements ✨
⚖ Candidates must provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, & Child Abuse Registry Check.
🪪 You must provide a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, & a driver's abstract.
For more information and to apply today, please visit:
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The first Indigenous Veterans Day was observed in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 8, 1993. In 1994, Manitoba officially recognized the day in honour of Indigenous Veterans – the only province to do so at the time.
Indigenous Veterans discussed many dates, choosing November 8 as it represented First Nations and Metis peoples, eight being reminiscent of the Metis flag's infinity symbol.
We take great pride in our own Indigenous Veteran, Captain Angela Brass, our Youth and Education Manager at Ka Ni Kanichihk. We wanted to take a moment today to acknowledge her service & accomplishments. Capt. Brass has served in the Canadian Armed Forces for three decades, & attended the first Indigenous Veterans Day ceremonies as a cadet in 1993.
Capt. Brass joined the Army Cadets in 1988, because she 'wanted to show boys that girls can do it also'.
In 2016, she received the Prince of Wales Award for her significant contributions: "Captain Brass's outstanding dedication to the Regiment over the past three decades has been largely unsung… Her contribution to the development of young Canadian citizens and members of the Regimental family has been invaluable. She is most deserving of this award." In 2018, her name was added to the memorial at Vimy Ridge Park in Winnipeg. Capt. Brass credits her service for many opportunities and lifelong friendships. She is currently the First Nations Co-Chair of the Indigenous Veterans of Manitoba.
Her family has a history of military service. Angela’s Grandfather, Lance Corporal Harvey Brass, served in the second World War. Her Great Aunties Myrtle and Ruby, and her cousin Lt. Bonnie Woolford also served. Capt. Brass's hero and uncle, Constable Dennis Strongquill served in the RCMP before his passing in 2001 in the line of duty.
We are deeply grateful for Captain Angela Brass and her family members who have served. We encourage everyone to reflect, remember, & honour the thousands of Indigenous veterans who served and continue to serve, facing adversity to protect the safety and freedom of future generations.
Thank you and Chi-Miigwetch for the sacrifices, bravery, and strength of you and your loved ones. 🧡
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Incredible leadership and dedication to our youth and the community. Thank you Captain Angela Brass. So awesome to hear about and pay tribute to all the amazing work you do through leadership and dedication to prepare our young people for adulthood in their future.
Thank you for your service Angela ❤️ we are proud of our family's contributions ❤️
Thank You for your service Angela !! Truly proud of you and all your contributions !!
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❗Ka Ni Kanichihk offices are closed tomorrow, Friday November 8 for Indigenous Veterans Day.
Our offices will also be closed this coming Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
We will be back in office on Tuesday, November 12.
During our closure, please be advised that phone lines will not be monitored until we resume our normal business hours on Tuesday.
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In early October, our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) youth program held a feasting ceremony!
Credit to our Kistesimaw team for making this awesome video: Andreas Thompson (Coordinator), Thomas Bittern (Mentor), & Diego Cook (Mentor).
Kistesimaw (My Eldest Brother) provides community-based mentors for children under the age of 12 years old who are in conflict with the law, or at risk of coming into conflict with the law.
Kistesimaw is designed to empower Indigenous youth through a range of supportive and engaging activities. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being of each participant.
🌟 Why Join Kistesimaw?
> Culturally Relevant: Programming that respects and honours Indigenous traditions and values.
> Supportive Environment: Benefit from a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space.
> Personal Growth: Develop skills, build confidence, and achieve personal goals.
> Community Connection: Connect with peers, mentors, and community leaders.
🌟 Program Highlights:
> Educational workshops and skill-building sessions to promote lifelong learning.
> Fun and engaging activities to foster teamwork, resilience, and physical health.
> Opportunities to connect with Indigenous traditions, ceremonies, and Elders.
> Personalized support to navigate challenges and access necessary resources.
If you know anyone who might be interested in Kistesimaw, please share this post! ❤
To enroll in Kistesimaw today, please contact us at:
Phone: (204) 594-9528
Email: kistesimaw@kanikanichihk.ca
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📣 Medicine Bear Counselling & Elder Services is hiring for multiple full-time positions! Apply Today!
Please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤️
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⭐ MBC Program Coordinator
You are a compassionate, skilled leader dedicated to supporting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit beings. With a deep understanding of violence's impact and a human-rights, anti-oppressive perspective, you recognize reclaiming Indigenous cultural practices is key in healing from grief and trauma. Committed to culturally safe, decolonized trauma-informed care, you advocate for families and empower individuals to recognize their strength.
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/3n3jxcyh
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⭐ MBC Community Family Information Liaison
You will be responsible for supporting families of MMIWG2S+. You will provide general information and guidance with the Criminal Justice system, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety planning & referrals to community resources. You will work closely with the families of MMIWG2+, community agencies, and government departments to ensure families’ questions about their loved one(s) are answered. You'll ensure families receive comprehensive support and referrals within both Western and traditional resources.
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/2s3dt2s9
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⭐ MBC Family Engagement Worker
You will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed resources and therapeutic support to restore justice, balance, and well-being for MMIWG2S+ families, using the teachings of Courage, Caregiver, Protector, and Medicine Spirit to aid in healing from complex grief and trauma. Responsibilities include project performance, report writing, data collection, budget maintenance, and quality assurance.
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/57nnnzms
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Please note, candidates are required to provide a current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract before starting.
To learn more about Medicine Bear Counselling & Elder Services, please visit:
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🎉 Yesterday was Ka Ni Kanichihk's annual Halloween Bake Sale at 34 Higgins! 👻
We had delicious taco bags for sale, and staff decorated the building and made AWESOME cardboard haunted houses for our daycare trick-or-treaters.
The event was a success, and it was wonderful seeing everyone dressed up and showing their Halloween spirit!
All proceeds are going to United Way Winnipeg. We want to thank the RRC Polytech students from the Social Innovation & Community Development program for helping us set-up and run our bake sale. 🧡
Happy Halloween from everyone at Ka Ni Kanichihk! 🎃
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