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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For this weeks ‼I`M A HUGE FAN FRIDAYS‼ we`d like to introduce you to…
MELISSA!
POSITION:
-Melissa is an HIV Doula with the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge, supporting people living with HIV through monthly sharing circles
-She has been with Ka Ni Kanichihk since 2021, working in a few different positions along the way
ROOTS:
-Melissa is Red River Métis. Her maternal family scrip is under the Folster family name
-She was born in Winnipeg and also lived in BC for many years, with family roots in the Red River Settlement, northern Manitoba, and Cumberland House, Saskatchewan
FUN FACT:
-In her early twenties, Melissa was a make-up artist working in Vancouver, graduating from the Blanche MacDonald Centre in 1997 at just 19! She still loves playing with and collecting makeup.💄
NEXT HIV SHARING CIRCLE:
-Melissa helps plan and organize our monthly All of Us HIV Sharing Circles at the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge (102-765 Main Street) for people living with HIV/STBBI.
Come see Melissa and join in on the next circle on August 7, 3PM–7PM! 📍🗓️
📣 We are looking for a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our Council and Finance Committee!
Our Council is the heart of Ka Ni Kanichihk`s governance – guiding our work, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring the voices of our community are always heard. Like many nonprofits, our Council plays a vital role in shaping the direction of our organization and keeping us accountable to the relatives and families we serve.
This is a meaningful opportunity to bring your financial expertise to an Indigenous-led organization – contributing to governance, financial stewardship, and the long-term sustainability of programs and services that walk alongside our relatives every day.
The ideal candidate is passionate about Indigenous leadership and community-centered decision-making.
Applications are open until August 17, 2026. Please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@kanikanichihk.ca – we would love to hear from you. ❤️
Visit kanikanichihk.ca/careers/ for more information on this role
#KaNiKanichihk #ThoseWhoLead #IndigenousLed #NowHiring #BoardOpportunity #CPA
🌞 Please join us in welcoming our Summer Students to Ka Ni Kanichihk! 🌞
This summer we`re grateful to have Tia and Barney with our Urban Green Team, Natalie as our Summer Student-Administrative Assistant, Daniel and Cameron as our Kitchen Helpers, and Benson as our Building Helper.
Thank you for choosing to spend your summer learning, growing, and walking with us – we`re proud to have you as part of the Ka Ni Kanichihk family! ❤️
📣Heads up! All Ka Ni Kanichihk locations will be closed this Friday, July 17 (with the exception of Velma`s House) as our team heads out for our Annual Staff BBQ & Staff Appreciation Day!
Thank you for your patience – our staff work hard all year to support our community, and we`re excited to celebrate them! 💛
Summer in Manitoba is beautiful, but this heat is no joke. 🌞 Take care of yourselves and each other out there, relatives — stay hydrated, find a cool space, and check in on your Elders and little ones. We are always walking with you. ❤️
🌡️ Find your nearest cooling centre at winnipeg.ca/summerrelief
We are so grateful to announce that Pratts Wholesale Food Service and M Builds are walking with us as Major Sponsors of the first-ever Ka Ni Kanichihk Golf Classic! 🌟
Join us on August 14th at Players Golf Course for a day of community, connection, and fun — with every dollar raised going directly back into the programs that serve our relatives every day.
We still have one Major Sponsor spot left — if you or someone you know wants to be part of something meaningful this summer, we`d love to hear from you. Reach out to Taylor or Everrett to learn more. ❤️
📧 tbowman-robinson@kanikanichihk.ca
📧 efindley@kanikanichihk.ca
#KaNiKanichihk #GolfClassic2026 #IndigenousLed #CommunityImpact #WinnipegEvents #Winnipeg
We took a little break, but we`re back again with another ‼I`M A HUGE FAN FRIDAYS‼ This week, we`d like to introduce you to…
WALLY!
POSITION:
-Wally is our Cultural Advisor
-Wally is a knowledge sharer who leads ceremony with our staff and participants, and helps us stay connected & grounded to culture while we work 🌿
ROOTS:
-Wally was born in St. Rose, Manitoba and raised in the small community of Mallard, Manitoba
-He is also registered with The Key First Nation in Saskatchewan, and is Anishinaabe
HOBBIES:
-Wally loves taking road trips and driving for hours! He recently just got back from a two-week long road trip to White Horse, Yukon, and Alaska🚗
⏰ There`s a few spots left in our Fall 2026 Education Programs!
These programs are completely FREE
If you`ve been thinking about applying, now`s the time!
❤️Honouring Gifts — our Pre-Employment Program for Indigenous mothers (ages 18–35) currently on EIA. Build employability skills, life skills, cultural connection, and gain a workplace practicum + certificate training — all while getting support every step of the way.
❤️Social Innovation & Community Development — for Indigenous women 18+ ready to earn college credits and build career-ready leadership skills, with the option to continue into year two at Red River Polytechnic.
📅 Programs start September 14, 2026
Both are 40-week programs (September–June) with practicums, certificate training, and real support built in.
Spots are limited, don`t wait to apply!
📧 education@kanikanichihk.ca
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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