We walk with our community on their journeys
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. 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
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June 15, 2026
Honouring Two Lives, One Legacy: Renaming of the Oscar & Amanda Lathlin Memorial Award
June 15, 2026
Medicine Bear Counselling, Support, and Elder Services- Honouring Red Dress Day
June 15, 2026
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Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and recognize the strength, leadership, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.🪶
At Ka Ni Kanichihk, we are honoured to walk alongside our relatives through Indigenous-led programs, services, and spaces that foster connection, belonging, and opportunity. As we celebrate today, we remain committed to supporting our relatives wherever they are on their journey and creating spaces where culture & community can thrive.
For more information on the supports we offer to Indigenous youth, women, and families, visit our website at kanikanichihk.ca ❤
‼️Please note we will be closed on Monday, June 22 in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, June 23. Miigwetch!
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NIPD2026
This Father`s Day, we honour the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and male role models who walk alongside their families with love, strength, and responsibility.❤
📣 Tomorrow, we gather to celebrate 25 years of Keeping the Fires Burning and honour the remarkable First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Elders whose wisdom, leadership, and lifelong contributions have helped shape our communities.
Tickets are now sold out, and we look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow at the RBC Convention Centre for this special celebration.
This year’s honourees are:
🔥 Grandfather Dennis White Bird — Sponsored by Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
🔥 Grandmother Mary Jean Clipping — Sponsored by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
🔥 The Late Grandmother Annie Shoapik Bowkett — Sponsored by Tunngasugit Inc.
🔥 Grandfather Jerry Fontaine — Sponsored by Southern Chiefs’ Organization
🔥 Grandfather Robert Church — Sponsored by Manitoba Métis Federation
🔥 Grandmother Della Herrera — Sponsored by Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg
🔥 Grandmother Sharon Parenteau — Sponsored by Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
🔥 Grandmother Connie Merasty — Sponsored by 2Spirit Consultants of Manitoba
🔥 Grandfather Michael Robertson — Sponsored by Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
🔥 Grandmother Melissa Robinson — Sponsored by Manitoba Moon Voices Inc.
🔥 The Late Grandmother Josie Hill — Honoured by Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
Our Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge’s July Calendar is here! 🍓
Join @goaskauntieca this month for drop ins, ceremonies, and opportunities to connect with community.
‼️Please note: this month’s Pipe Ceremony will take place on the second Thursday of the month on July 9 at 455 McDermot Avenue
🌟Each year, Keeping the Fires Burning pauses to acknowledge both previous recipients and community members who have become Ancestors. This year, Keeping the Fires Burning and Ka Ni Kanichichk will honour a true Matriarch – Josie Hill.
Josie always put community wellbeing, not power, at the center in everything she did and every relationship. Her works spans several decades and her love and passion for the North End and its collective strength is legendary.
Josie was a proud member of the Manitoba Red River Métis Nation; she lived her life with unwavering devotion to her family and community. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her greatest joy and the center of every choice she made. As a cycle breaker and trailblazer, she carved a new path for the women in her family, embodying strength, compassion, and fierce determination.
KFB tickets are now sold out, and we’re looking forward to a full house as we gather this Thursday, June 18 to celebrate the life and legacy of Josie. Josie led with love, brilliance, and passion, leaving a lasting impact on families, communities, and all those fortunate enough to know her.❤️
#KFB26, #25Anniversary, #Honour, #Celebrate
🏌️♂️ Become a Sponsor Today!
Join us for the first-ever Ka Ni Kanichihk Golf Classic on August 14, 2026, at Players Golf Course.
When you become a sponsor, you`re investing in Indigenous-led programming that makes a difference in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families. Funds raised will directly support Ka Ni Kanichihk programs and the communities we serve.
For more information on the tournament, visit kanikanichihk.ca/golf/
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email Taylor & Everrett for more details on our various sponsorship opportunities & how you can make a difference!
📧 tbowman-robinson@kanikanichihk.ca
📧 efindley@kanikanichihk.ca
#KaNiKanichihk #GolfClassic2026 #BecomeASponsor #IndigenousLed #CommunityImpact #WinnipegEvents #SupportCommunity
🌱 There`s been a lot happening at Ka Ni Kanichihk over the past few months.
Swipe through to explore just a few of the stories and highlights from the past few months. These stories- and many more- are available on our website under the News section.
🔗 Visit our website to read more about the impact being made across our community.
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#KaNiKanichihk #CommunityImpact #IndigenousLeadership #CommunityStories #Winnipeg
🌟This year Ka Ni Kanichihk has nominated Ivana Yellowback as this year’s recipient of the Oscar and Amanda Lathlin Memorial Award.
Ivana is a band member of Manto Sipi Cree Nation (Treaty 5) and a relative to Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Treaty 6); she was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba (located in Treaty 1).
Ivana is a talented and gifted Associate Producer, Writer, Cree host, and English co-host of Eagle Vision’s 7th GEN. She is a co-director and writer for APTN’s TAKEN (season 5), which highlights Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples within Canada and has acted as principal characters in both DJ Burnt Bannock and Little Bird, all of which are available to watch on APTN.
The work she’s doing in the Media Industry doesn’t stop there…Ivana is also a co-creator, host, writer, and executive producer of the Indigenous supernatural podcast show: Creepee Tepee.
Help celebrate and honour Ivana’s many accomplishments by joining us on Thursday, June 18 at the RBC Convention Center. Get your tickets by clicking the link in our bio!🎟
#KFB26, #25Anniversary, #Honour, #Celebrate
25th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 – RBC Convention Centre
Grand Entry at 5:30PM CST
Ka Ni Kanichihk is excited to invite you to join us on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, to mark 25 years of celebrating Indigenous resilience, relationship and reconciliation.
Funds raised through Keeping the Fires Burning provide transformative, culturally safe services and programs. They also support research and the integration of best practices in Indigenous-led community leadership. These are all critical elements in the restoration and reclamation of our positive and powerful cultural identity.
For information please contact: Sheri Domenico at sheri.domenico@outlook.com or by phone at 204-881-0337.
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