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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September 14, 2026
Introducing our Newest Program – Gikino’amaw Ogichidaa “Teaching Warrior Society”
September 14, 2026
Ceremony, Celebration and Community: One Historic Day at Ka Ni Kanichihk
September 14, 2026
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📣Mark your calendar! Here’s what free events we have happening at Ka Ni Kanichihk over the next week⬇
❤ Fri, Sept 25 — Free Drop-In for Families of MMIWG2S+ in Sagkeeng First Nation
12–3pm • 47 Townsite Street, Fort Alexander
❤ Fri, Sept 25 — Free Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In
9:30am–4:30pm • 455 McDermot Ave
❤ Mon, Sept 28 — Powwow Club
5–7pm • 455 McDermot Avenue
❤ Thurs, Oct 1 — Monthly Pipe Ceremony
9:30am • 762 Main Street, Unit 102
❤ Thurs, Oct 1 — Jordan’s Principle Claim Support
11am–4:30pm • 455 McDermot Avenue
There’s something here for everyone – all are welcome!
Join us for our October Pipe Ceremony at the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge 🌲🪶
📍 765 Main Street
📅 October 1st, 2026
🕤 Starting at 9:30am, feast at 11:00am
Please bring a feast item to share. All are welcome!
#GoAskAuntie #KaNiKanichihk
A beautiful day walking around downtown Winnipeg handing out snacks & sandwiches to our relatives 🍂❤️
📣Claims Helpers will be available at Ka Ni Kanichihk on October 1st offering free support completing your Jordan`s Principle claim form.
Light refreshments will be available and our Elder will be present for support.
📆October 1, 2026
⏰11:00am – 4:30pm
📍455 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg
If you have any questions, or would like a private appointment instead, please contact:
Natalie Duguid
Email: nduguid@kanikanichihk.ca
Phone: 204-953-5820
Visit FNChildClaims.ca to learn more.
How many Kookums does it take to pull a plane?
Apparently, 20. 💪
@unitedwaywpg
Ka Ni Kanichihk was honoured to welcome the Wesmen Women’s Basketball team for a sweat this past Saturday ❤️
It was a privilege to share this time and space together. Wishing the team all the best this season — miigwetch for joining us!
Ka Ni Kanichihk Kookums brought the passion and energy at the Annual @unitedwaywpg Plane Pull today! 🔥✈️
Mark your calendar 🗓️ We’ve got a full lineup of free events and drop-ins coming up in the next two weeks!
❤ Thurs, Sept 17 — Free EIA Support | 2–4PM · 455 McDermot Avenue. Drop-in support for navigating Employment and Income Assistance
NOTE: This session has been moved from Sept. 18 to Sept. 17
❤ Fri, Sept 18 — “All of Us” Medicine Circle of Stone | 3–7PM · Suite 102, 765 Main St. A sharing circle for peoples living with HIV/STBBI. Meal and bus tickets provided.
❤ Fri, Sept 25 — Free Drop-In: Sagkeeng First Nation | 12–3PM · 47 Townsite Street, Fort Alexander. Information and support session for family members of MMIWG2S+, with Medicine Bear’s Family Information Liaison Unit.
❤ Fri, Sept 25 — Free Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In | 9:30AM–4:30PM · 455 McDermot Ave. Ear acupuncture for wellness and relaxation, no appointment needed, ~45 min sessions.
❤ Mon, Sept 28 — Powwow Club | 5–7PM · 455 McDermot Avenue. Learn the steps, feel the beat — powwow dance, music, teachings, and tradition. All ages are welcome.
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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