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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

Health and Wellness

Our health and wellness programs blend traditional Indigenous knowledge with trauma-informed practices, offering holistic support for mental, physical, and spiritual healing. We provide a safe, supportive space for individuals to reconnect, restore, and grow, guiding our community toward well-being and resilience.

Children, Youth, and Family

At Ka Ni Kanichihk, we support children, youth, and families through culturally-based childcare, life skills training, and education-focused initiatives. Our programs foster pride, belonging, and responsibility, helping families reconnect to their roots and create safe, nurturing homes. Together, we help youth and families thrive and build stronger communities.

Education

Our education programs go beyond academics, empowering individuals through life skills, self-worth, and financial independence. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, we create spaces where personal growth and cultural knowledge unite. Whether advancing your career or personal journey, our programs provide the tools and support needed to succeed while honoring each person’s unique strengths.

Healing and Recovery

At Ka Ni Kanichihk, we honor each healing journey with culturally grounded programs rooted in Indigenous teachings. Our holistic approach supports recovery from trauma, addiction, and adversity. We offer a nurturing space where individuals can reclaim their identity, reconnect with community, and find balance and peace, walking the path of healing together.

News and Events

Congratulations to Christine Harper for United Way Winnipeg's 2024 Employee Campaign Chair Award

February 6, 2025

Last night was the annual United Way Winnipeg celebration, dinner, and awards ceremony. We are proud to congratulate our very own Christine Harper for her award! Ka Ni Kanichihk staff were excited to be in attendance as United Way Winnipeg honoured Christine’s hard work with their Employee Campaign Chair Award. Christine’s well-deserved award is in…

Velma's House Update – January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

Community Update: Velma’s House is Moving Thank you for your continued support of Velma’s House, our 24/7 safe space where women can access basic needs, resources, compassion, and connection to culture. Since 2021, thousands of women have found safety and refuge at Velma’s House, and your support has been instrumental in making that possible. As…

Winter Solstice Break – Hours of Operation

December 17, 2024

DECEMBER 17, 2024 – 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. 1065 Portage Avenue (Main Office): CLOSED 34 Higgins Avenue & 395 Notre Dame…

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📣 Ka Ni Kanichihk is hiring! Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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✨ Relatives Coordinator ✨

The Relatives Coordinator is essential in fostering culturally grounded, consent-based, and healing-centered care within the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge (MPSWL). 

As the Relatives Coordinator, alongside the team of Aunties (Community Hosts) and Cousins (Peers), you will ensure our community members who come to the MPSWL will experience culturally safe, inclusive services and care. 

You are able to provide guidance and mentorship to ensure a welcoming, and mindful environment while also providing and maintaining the conditions needed for integrated, high-quality care.

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✨ Ending Violence Facilitator ✨

The Facilitator will assist in developing networks for orientation and training, advancing gender-based violence work within organizations and communities. 

You will also support development of GBV evaluation and risk framework tools, and a new Manitoba-based Indigenous Toolkit for participating partners working in the field. 

The project’s goal is providing information on how to collaborate and end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

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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 prior to starting their position.

To learn more and apply, please visit the 'Careers' page on our website. Link in our bio!

If you know someone who might be a good fit for any of these roles, please share this post to help us spread the word! Don't be shy, apply!

#kanikanichihk

📣 Ka Ni Kanichihk is hiring! Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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✨ Relatives Coordinator ✨

The Relatives Coordinator is essential in fostering culturally grounded, consent-based, and healing-centered care within the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge (MPSWL).

As the Relatives Coordinator, alongside the team of Aunties (Community Hosts) and Cousins (Peers), you will ensure our community members who come to the MPSWL will experience culturally safe, inclusive services and care.

You are able to provide guidance and mentorship to ensure a welcoming, and mindful environment while also providing and maintaining the conditions needed for integrated, high-quality care.

▪️▪️▪️

✨ Ending Violence Facilitator ✨

The Facilitator will assist in developing networks for orientation and training, advancing gender-based violence work within organizations and communities.

You will also support development of GBV evaluation and risk framework tools, and a new Manitoba-based Indigenous Toolkit for participating partners working in the field.

The project’s goal is providing information on how to collaborate and end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

▪️▪️▪️

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 prior to starting their position.

To learn more and apply, please visit the `Careers` page on our website. Link in our bio!

If you know someone who might be a good fit for any of these roles, please share this post to help us spread the word! Don`t be shy, apply!

#kanikanichihk

🎉 Restoring the Sacred is hosting a Round Dance Ceremony!

The event will take place Friday, February 14 at the Viscount Gort Hotel (1670 Portage Ave.).

All drummers and singers are welcome. There will be priority seating for Elders.

Schedule:
Pipe Ceremony - 4 p.m.
Feast - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
First Song - 7:30 p.m.
Giveaway - 10 p.m.

M.C.: Kyle Copenace
Stickman: Terrance Littletent
Invited Singers: Roger Greene, Dorian Bittern, Peyton Monias, Mike Bignell, Sage Smith, & Wayne Ruby
Round Dance Organizers: Chavez Green, Wayne Lalman, & Amber Flett

For more information or questions, please contact us at: 
Email: restoringthesacred@kanikanichihk.ca. 
Phone: (204) 560-7780

#restoringthesacred #kanikanichihk

🎉 Restoring the Sacred is hosting a Round Dance Ceremony!

The event will take place Friday, February 14 at the Viscount Gort Hotel (1670 Portage Ave.).

All drummers and singers are welcome. There will be priority seating for Elders.

Schedule:
Pipe Ceremony – 4 p.m.
Feast – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
First Song – 7:30 p.m.
Giveaway – 10 p.m.

M.C.: Kyle Copenace
Stickman: Terrance Littletent
Invited Singers: Roger Greene, Dorian Bittern, Peyton Monias, Mike Bignell, Sage Smith, & Wayne Ruby
Round Dance Organizers: Chavez Green, Wayne Lalman, & Amber Flett

For more information or questions, please contact us at:
Email: restoringthesacred@kanikanichihk.ca.
Phone: (204) 560-7780

#restoringthesacred #kanikanichihk

🎉 Last night was the annual United Way Winnipeg celebration, dinner, and awards ceremony.

We are proud to congratulate our very own Christine Harper for her award! 

Ka Ni Kanichihk staff were excited to be in attendance as United Way Winnipeg honoured Christine's hard work with their Employee Campaign Chair Award.

Christine's well-deserved award is in celebration of her significant achievement, contribution, and leadership during United Way Winnipeg's 2024 campaign.

In 2024, United Way Winnipeg and its community partners, donors, volunteers, and champions raised $22.4 million for our community. 

Thank you and miigwetch to United Way Winnipeg for their efforts toward making Winnipeg a better community for all. 

And once again, congratulations, thank you, and miigwetch to Christine and our Social Planning Committee for their efforts in representing Ka Ni Kanichihk and supporting our community. We’re grateful to work alongside you every day. ❤

#WeAreAllWpg #kanikanichihk @unitedwaywpg

🎉 Last night was the annual United Way Winnipeg celebration, dinner, and awards ceremony.

We are proud to congratulate our very own Christine Harper for her award!

Ka Ni Kanichihk staff were excited to be in attendance as United Way Winnipeg honoured Christine`s hard work with their Employee Campaign Chair Award.

Christine`s well-deserved award is in celebration of her significant achievement, contribution, and leadership during United Way Winnipeg`s 2024 campaign.

In 2024, United Way Winnipeg and its community partners, donors, volunteers, and champions raised $22.4 million for our community.

Thank you and miigwetch to United Way Winnipeg for their efforts toward making Winnipeg a better community for all.

And once again, congratulations, thank you, and miigwetch to Christine and our Social Planning Committee for their efforts in representing Ka Ni Kanichihk and supporting our community. We’re grateful to work alongside you every day. ❤

#WeAreAllWpg #kanikanichihk @unitedwaywpg

📣Our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) program is proud to announce the winner of their logo design contest!
 
Congratulations to Kiarra Linski from Pinaymootang First Nation! 
 
Here is Kiarra’s description of the piece, in her own words:
 
“My name is Kiarra Linski. I am 14 and from Pinaymootang First Nation. My inspiration for this logo is my eldest brother Jayden, because he’s strong, smart and responsible. I chose the Eagle, Bear and Wolf because they represent guidance, strength and support. The four children in the eldest brother's arms represent me and my older brother Devin, and my little sisters Aaliyah (her nickname is Tiny) and baby sister Elly. If I win, I’m going to be using the money for my school’s field trip to Japan."
 
Our Kistesimaw team was deeply moved by her artwork and the message behind the piece. Kiarra’s family was kind enough to send us a time lapse video of the creative process as well. 
 
Thank you and Miigwetch to Kiarra for her beautiful artwork, which will be used as our Kistesimaw program’s logo going forward. 
 
To learn more about our Kistesimaw program, please visit its program page on our website. Link in our bio!
 
#kanikanichihk

📣Our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) program is proud to announce the winner of their logo design contest!

Congratulations to Kiarra Linski from Pinaymootang First Nation!

Here is Kiarra’s description of the piece, in her own words:

“My name is Kiarra Linski. I am 14 and from Pinaymootang First Nation. My inspiration for this logo is my eldest brother Jayden, because he’s strong, smart and responsible. I chose the Eagle, Bear and Wolf because they represent guidance, strength and support. The four children in the eldest brother`s arms represent me and my older brother Devin, and my little sisters Aaliyah (her nickname is Tiny) and baby sister Elly. If I win, I’m going to be using the money for my school’s field trip to Japan."

Our Kistesimaw team was deeply moved by her artwork and the message behind the piece. Kiarra’s family was kind enough to send us a time lapse video of the creative process as well.

Thank you and Miigwetch to Kiarra for her beautiful artwork, which will be used as our Kistesimaw program’s logo going forward.

To learn more about our Kistesimaw program, please visit its program page on our website. Link in our bio!

#kanikanichihk

🎉SAVE THE DATE! Restoring the Sacred is hosting a Round Dance Ceremony!

The event will take place Friday, February 14 at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Winnipeg (1670 Portage Ave.).

Vendors are welcome at no charge - we just ask for product giveaway donations for table rental space. Please reach out to the email below if you are a vendor who would like to attend.

More details to come very soon!

For more information or questions, please email: restoringthesacred@kanikanichihk.ca.

#restoringthesacred #kanikanichihk

🎉SAVE THE DATE! Restoring the Sacred is hosting a Round Dance Ceremony!

The event will take place Friday, February 14 at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Winnipeg (1670 Portage Ave.).

Vendors are welcome at no charge – we just ask for product giveaway donations for table rental space. Please reach out to the email below if you are a vendor who would like to attend.

More details to come very soon!

For more information or questions, please email: restoringthesacred@kanikanichihk.ca.

#restoringthesacred #kanikanichihk

📣Tickets are now on sale for #KFB24. 

Please visit the Keeping the Fires Burning link in our bio to get your tickets today! 

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and honour the many Grandmothers and Grandfathers that do important work to ensure our families and communities are happy, healthy and thriving.

#keepingthefiresburning @rbcconvctrewpg

📣Tickets are now on sale for #KFB24.

Please visit the Keeping the Fires Burning link in our bio to get your tickets today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and honour the many Grandmothers and Grandfathers that do important work to ensure our families and communities are happy, healthy and thriving.

#keepingthefiresburning @rbcconvctrewpg

🎉In 2024, our Kistesimaw program was packed with exciting and enriching experiences for our youth participants! From hands-on activities like archery at Heights Outdoors, navigating A Maze In Corn, and creative outlets like Paint Night, we explored a wide variety of interests and opportunities. 

We also ventured into further learning with visits to The Hive Climbing, Pan Am Boxing, and the Manitoba Museum, ensuring a well-rounded mix of fun and discovery. We’ve also partnered with Knowledge Keepers to deepen cultural understanding and development. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation to grow, learn, and thrive! 💪

Looking ahead in 2025, we’re excited to build on the momentum of last year with even more opportunities for growth and discovery! Our focus will include deeper development and expanding land-based learning experiences, connecting youth with nature and cultural traditions. We’ll also introduce a new variety of leisure activities to inspire exploration and creativity. With each step, we aim to foster resilience, cultural pride, and a lifelong love of learning and adventure! 😎

To learn more about our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) youth program, please email:
kistesimaw@kanikanichihk.ca

Lastly, don't forget to check out Kistesimaw's logo design contest in our last post. We're announcing the winners on Friday, January 31, so please get your entries in before our submission deadline on Monday, January 27.

Feel free to share the details with your most creative friends and family to help us spread the word!

Miigwetch. ❤️

#kanikanichihk

🎉In 2024, our Kistesimaw program was packed with exciting and enriching experiences for our youth participants! From hands-on activities like archery at Heights Outdoors, navigating A Maze In Corn, and creative outlets like Paint Night, we explored a wide variety of interests and opportunities.

We also ventured into further learning with visits to The Hive Climbing, Pan Am Boxing, and the Manitoba Museum, ensuring a well-rounded mix of fun and discovery. We’ve also partnered with Knowledge Keepers to deepen cultural understanding and development. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation to grow, learn, and thrive! 💪

Looking ahead in 2025, we’re excited to build on the momentum of last year with even more opportunities for growth and discovery! Our focus will include deeper development and expanding land-based learning experiences, connecting youth with nature and cultural traditions. We’ll also introduce a new variety of leisure activities to inspire exploration and creativity. With each step, we aim to foster resilience, cultural pride, and a lifelong love of learning and adventure! 😎

To learn more about our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) youth program, please email:
kistesimaw@kanikanichihk.ca

Lastly, don`t forget to check out Kistesimaw`s logo design contest in our last post. We`re announcing the winners on Friday, January 31, so please get your entries in before our submission deadline on Monday, January 27.

Feel free to share the details with your most creative friends and family to help us spread the word!

Miigwetch. ❤️

#kanikanichihk

📣Our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) program is holding a logo design contest! 

We're looking for a design that represents the spirit of 'Our Eldest Brother' and the values of our Kistesimaw youth program. This is your chance to share your voice and showcase your artistic talents! 🎨

Kistesimaw translates to 'Our Eldest Brother', symbolizing the support, guidance, and strength an elder brother provides. We invite youth to share their vision of what an elder brother means to them as we foster those qualities within our program and the community. 

We will be rewarding cash prizes for the top designs:
First place ($300), second place ($200), & third place ($100)

To enter, please send your full name, art, and a brief description to kistesimaw@kanikanichihk.ca. 👈

‼️Submission deadline is Monday, January 27. Winners will be announced Friday, January 31.

#kanikanichihk

📣Our Kistesimaw (Our Eldest Brother) program is holding a logo design contest!

We`re looking for a design that represents the spirit of `Our Eldest Brother` and the values of our Kistesimaw youth program. This is your chance to share your voice and showcase your artistic talents! 🎨

Kistesimaw translates to `Our Eldest Brother`, symbolizing the support, guidance, and strength an elder brother provides. We invite youth to share their vision of what an elder brother means to them as we foster those qualities within our program and the community.

We will be rewarding cash prizes for the top designs:
First place ($300), second place ($200), & third place ($100)

To enter, please send your full name, art, and a brief description to kistesimaw@kanikanichihk.ca. 👈

‼️Submission deadline is Monday, January 27. Winners will be announced Friday, January 31.

#kanikanichihk

24th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning


Thursday, June 19th, 2025RBC 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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