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
Ka Ni Kanichihk is Seeking new Council Members!
December 4, 2024
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
Social Media
Last Friday, we held our annual Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale. We`re excited to announce this year`s winners in each category! 😋🏆
Best Chili – Andy & Theressa (Kistesimaw) 🏅
Best Apple Crisp – Charlie (Heart Medicine Lodge) 🏅
Best Bannock – Gladys (Knowledge Keeper) 🏅
Congratulations to the winners! Miigwetch to everyone who participated and attended! ❤️
Thank you as well to everyone who made sweet treats for our bake sale, and to everyone who bought (and ate) them up! Your contributions to United Way Winnipeg are greatly appreciated. 🍰
We hope to see everyone again for next year`s cook off! Chi-Miigwetch.
#kanikanichihk
Last Friday, we held our annual Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale. We`re excited to announce this year`s winners in each category! 😋🏆
Best Chili – Andy & Theressa (Kistesimaw) 🏅
Best Apple Crisp – Charlie (Heart Medicine Lodge) 🏅
Best Bannock – Gladys (Knowledge Keeper) 🏅
Congratulations to the winners! Miigwetch to everyone who participated and attended! ❤️
Thank you as well to everyone who made sweet treats for our bake sale, and to everyone who bought (and ate) them up! Your contributions to United Way Winnipeg are greatly appreciated. 🍰
We hope to see everyone again for next year`s cook off! Chi-Miigwetch.
#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
📣 We`re hiring for multiple positions across Ka Ni Kanichihk!
~~~
⭐ 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.
~~~
⭐ 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.
~~~
⭐ 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.
~~~
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.
📣 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.
🎉Chi-Miigwetch to Me-Dian Credit Union for their $5,000 donation to Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Capital Expansion at 455 McDermot Avenue!
[Left to Right: Cathy Menard, Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Fundraising & Campaign Coordinator; Me-Dian`s Business Development Representative, Sheldon Bayer]
This photo was in front of our Capital Expansion, which will open its doors to community this coming year.
When completed, the new facility will include:
▪ A cultural centre for events and ceremonies
▪ Prevention programs to help eliminate education and employment gaps, reclaim Indigenous culture, revitalize Indigenous languages, and break destructive cycles
▪ An outdoor canopy and gathering space for on-site access to the land
▪ A clinic offering culturally-grounded health care
▪ A demonstration kitchen for healthy food skills training
▪ 48 daycare spaces to support more parents engaging in educational programs
▪ A central one-stop hub to connect Indigenous youth to resources
▪ More classrooms and training spaces to expand learning opportunities for community
Miigwetch to Me-Dian Credit Union for your contribution, expanding programs and services to even more community relatives. ❤
#kanikanichihk @mediancreditunion
🎉Chi-Miigwetch to Me-Dian Credit Union for their $5,000 donation to Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Capital Expansion at 455 McDermot Avenue!
[Left to Right: Cathy Menard, Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Fundraising & Campaign Coordinator; Me-Dian`s Business Development Representative, Sheldon Bayer]
This photo was in front of our Capital Expansion, which will open its doors to community this coming year.
When completed, the new facility will include:
▪ A cultural centre for events and ceremonies
▪ Prevention programs to help eliminate education and employment gaps, reclaim Indigenous culture, revitalize Indigenous languages, and break destructive cycles
▪ An outdoor canopy and gathering space for on-site access to the land
▪ A clinic offering culturally-grounded health care
▪ A demonstration kitchen for healthy food skills training
▪ 48 daycare spaces to support more parents engaging in educational programs
▪ A central one-stop hub to connect Indigenous youth to resources
▪ More classrooms and training spaces to expand learning opportunities for community
Miigwetch to Me-Dian Credit Union for your contribution, expanding programs and services to even more community relatives. ❤
#kanikanichihk @mediancreditunion
📣📆 SAVE THE DATE: Keeping the Fires Burning 2025.
Mark your calendars: Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Ka Ni Kanichihk and the Sākihiwēwin Foundation are looking forward to another year when we have the honour and privilege of recognizing the work and many contributions of our Grandmothers and Grandfathers. We are forever grateful for all they do to ensure our families and communities are happy, healthy, and thriving.
Keep watch on our social media in the New Year for details on ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities. You don’t want to miss out!
#KFB24 #keepingthefiresburning @rbcconvctrewpg
📣📆 SAVE THE DATE: Keeping the Fires Burning 2025.
Mark your calendars: Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Ka Ni Kanichihk and the Sākihiwēwin Foundation are looking forward to another year when we have the honour and privilege of recognizing the work and many contributions of our Grandmothers and Grandfathers. We are forever grateful for all they do to ensure our families and communities are happy, healthy, and thriving.
Keep watch on our social media in the New Year for details on ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities. You don’t want to miss out!
#KFB24 #keepingthefiresburning @rbcconvctrewpg
*WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who came out and participated! We`ll announce the winners soon on our social media!
It`s that time again for Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Annual Chili Cook-Off! 😋
This year we`re also having a bake sale! 🍰
Join us Friday, December 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 34 Higgins Ave.
For $15, you`ll get a bowl of chili, a piece of bannock, a serving of apple crisp, and a drink. All proceeds are going to United Way Winnipeg! 😊
We`re so excited for everyone to come out, and we hope to see you there!
#kanikanichihk
*WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who came out and participated! We`ll announce the winners soon on our social media!
It`s that time again for Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Annual Chili Cook-Off! 😋
This year we`re also having a bake sale! 🍰
Join us Friday, December 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 34 Higgins Ave.
For $15, you`ll get a bowl of chili, a piece of bannock, a serving of apple crisp, and a drink. All proceeds are going to United Way Winnipeg! 😊
We`re so excited for everyone to come out, and we hope to see you there!
#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
📣 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
24th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning
Thursday, June 19th, 2025 – RBC Convention Centre
Grand Entry at 5:30PM CST
Ka Ni Kanichihk is excited to invite you to join us on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, to mark 24 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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