We walk with our community on their journeys

Some of our staff will be out of office on winter break from Thursday, December 19 to Monday, January 6, with limited access to email.

If you’re a community member and require immediate assistance, please email: admin@kanikanichihk.ca or call 204-953-5820.

✨LOCATION HOURS✨

1065 Portage Avenue (Main Office): CLOSED

34 Higgins Avenue & 395 Notre Dame Avenue:

Mon., Dec. 23 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 25 – Closed
Thurs., Dec. 26 – Closed
Fri., Dec. 27 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 30 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 31 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 1 – Closed
Thurs., Jan. 2 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 3 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

765 Main Street (Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge):

Mon., Dec. 23 – Door Service – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 24 – Lodge Drop-In Nurse Available – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wed., Dec. 25 – Closed
Thurs., Dec. 26 – Closed
Fri., Dec. 27 – Door Service – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 30 – Door Service – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tues., Dec. 31 – Lodge Drop-In Nurse Available – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wed., Jan. 1 – Closed
Thurs., Jan. 2 – Closed
Fri., Jan. 3 – Door Service – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

566 Bannatyne (Velma’s House): 24/7

We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. See you in the new year! …

📣 Ka Ni Kanichihk is seeking new Council members!

We are currently looking to fill two voting positions and one youth representative position.

Ka Ni Kanichihk is a charitable non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Council that has maintained a majority Indigenous representation for the past 23 years, with a minimum of 75% Indigenous members and the remainder being Indigenous allies.

Our Council members bring a wide range of skills, education, and experiences, with strong connections to both the urban Indigenous community in Winnipeg and ties to home communities in other territories.

About Us:
We provide Indigenous-led and focused programs and services that promote well-being and build on the strengths of Indigenous peoples. We support individuals in their journeys to build healthy relationships and create a sustainable future for our community.

About You:
✨ Passionate Indigenous person or Indigenous ally with a commitment to our community
✨ Available to meet quarterly as needed
✨ Prepared to actively support the needs of the organization

For more information, please visit the News link in our bio!

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@kanikanichihk.ca.

#kanikanichihk …

🎉 A heartfelt Chi-Miigwetch to The Winnipeg Foundation ❤️

This month, we had the privilege of leading their team on a tour of our Capital Expansion at 455 McDermot Avenue. As one of our supporters and most generous donors, their commitment to Ka Ni Kanichihk has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.

As you can see in the photo, behind them is the frame of our new wellness room!

We are deeply grateful for their partnership in creating a space which will serve and uplift our community for generations to come.

[Photo, Left to Right: Cathy Menard, Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Fundraising & Campaign Coordinator; Sky Bridges, The Winnipeg Foundation`s President and CEO; Dodie Jordaan, Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Executive Director]

[Photo Credit: Megan Tate, The Winnipeg Foundation`s Vice President, Community Impact]

#kanikanichihk @wpgfdn …

📣 Tickets are on sale!

In 2025, Keeping the Fires Burning will celebrate 24 years of Honouring our Grandmothers and Grandfathers.

This Honouring Ceremony is a time for us to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate their tireless efforts and the endless contributions they’re making to support individuals, families and communities.

The Keeping the Fires Burning Gathering sells out every year! Please join us by purchasing your tickets today.

Tickets can be purchased through our website. Visit the `Keeping the Fires Burning` link in our bio!

#KFB24 #keepingthefiresburning @rbcconvctrewpg …

🎉 We would like to cordially invite everyone to Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Community Solstice Dinner! 😊

On Thursday, December 19, join us at 34 Higgins Avenue for a community feast.

This year, we will have two seating times to better accommodate our community members. We encourage folks to attend at either time.

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10:30 AM – We will light the Sacred Fire. There will be tobacco ties provided.
11:00 AM – Our Pipe Ceremony begins. Our first feast seating follows at noon.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM – Our first seating for the community feast.
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Our second seating for the community feast.
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We will also have gifts for small children. We welcome you all to come out and share in the spirit of our community before the holidays. ❤

We`re always proud to host this event and we hope to see you there!

#kanikanichihk …

📣 We`re hiring for multiple positions across Ka Ni Kanichihk!

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⭐ Ending Violence Facilitator

▪ Support network development, orientation, & training to build capacity in addressing gender-based violence (GBV).

▪ Assist in creating a Manitoba-based Indigenous GBV Toolkit

▪ Contribute to the development of GBV evaluation & risk framework for community work.

▪ Aid in piloting & evaluating new GBV materials created during capacity-building sessions.

▪ Help coordinate in-person & virtual sessions across Manitoba.

▪ Collaborate on translating promotional materials into Ojibway and Cree to reduce language barriers.

▪ Support & foster collaboration toward ending violence against Indigenous women, girls, & 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals.

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⭐ Medicine Bear Counselling, Support & Elder Services – Community Family Information Liaison

▪ Support families of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two-Spirited Beings.

▪ Provide general information & guidance of the Criminal Justice System.

▪ Offer short-term counselling, risk assessments, & safety planning.

▪ Refer families to community programs, utilizing both western & traditional resources.

▪ Work with community agencies & government departments to address families` questions about their loved ones.

▪ Ensure families receive comprehensive, culturally appropriate support.

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⭐ Housing Navigator

▪ Support youth aged 16 to 29 with resource navigation & advocacy, focusing on housing and transitional supports from EIA.

▪ Assist youth in securing safe, sustainable housing, particularly for those exiting CFS care.

▪ Utilize external community resources & services

▪ Refer youth to our programs & services, embedding cultural supports & traditional ways of being.

▪ Integrate Indigenous & Western approaches in service delivery.

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Please note, we require candidates 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 your position.

For all our current opportunities, and to apply for any of these positions, please visit the Careers link in our bio!

#kanikanichihk …

📣 This month`s `All Of Us` Sharing Circle for Peoples Living with HIV/STBBI will take place next Friday, December 13 at the 765 Main Street Social Enterprise Centre (suite 102).

This will be our holiday celebration – we`ll have some good food and bingo!

There is no registration needed. Feel free to drop in!

The drop-in Drumming Circle will take place from 3 p.m. 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. …