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
Call Out for Winter Items
January 29, 2026
New Capital Project: Sweatlodge Site
December 15, 2025
Welcoming New Council Members
December 15, 2025
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💗 A peek at the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge’s February calendar!
➡️ Join us this Thursday at 9:30am for our monthly Pipe Ceremony at 455 McDermot. If you are able, please bring a food item for the feast afterwards.
💌 Be sure to check out the calendar for more February offerings, including Drop-ins, Sharing Circles, and Doctors & Aunties- both around the city and at our sites.
🔥 As we look to celebrate Keeping the Fires Burning 25th Anniversary, the Planning Committee is THRILLED to announce that Tina Keeper will be one of the evening’s Emcees!
Tina is a mother and a Kokum from the Inninuak of Norway House Cree Nation in the Treaty 5 territory, and of the Muskrat Dam First Nation of the Treaty 9 territory. She is a film, television, and theatre producer and actor who’s career has spanned decades.
❤️As we come together to celebrate the contributions of this year’s Honourees, we are reminded of the commitment and the strength it takes to ensure our families and communities have the supports, the teachings, and the connection to community they need to thrive! This year’s Keepers of the Fires, have paved the way for so many! For this, we are grateful!
🗓️Join us on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at the RBC Convention Center to help us celebrate.
🎟️Tickets can be purchased through the link in our bio!
#KFB26 #25Anniversary #Honour #Celebrate
📣 Call out for crafts, games, and art supplies!
We’re collecting items for our Cross Lake evacuees who are currently staying in hotels. Families and kids are missing home, and we want to help keep hands and hearts busy during this time. 🧩🎲
📍Drop offs can be made at 455 McDermot Avenue
🚗 If you are unable to drop off but have items you’d like to donate, please let us know and we can try to arrange a pickup.
Miigwetch for your support!🤍
❄️ With the ongoing cold weather, our relatives at Velma’s Lodge could really use some extra warmth. If you have any of the items listed here, or other cozy winter gear to spare, we would be so grateful for your donation.
📍Drop-offs can be made at 455 McDermot Avenue.
Thank you for helping us care for our relatives – every bit of support means so much! 💙
📣 We’re excited to announce the MC, Stickman, and invited drummers for the upcoming RTS Round Dance!
An honorarium will also be provided to the first 20 uninvited singers and the first 10 lady backup singers.
We can’t wait to see you on February 13th!💗
Some of our wonderful Ka Ni Kanichihk youth sharing their harm reduction knowledge and experiences at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction conference in Ottawa this week. 👏
📣 ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-29?
Our Huddle program is currently seeking participants. Huddle is run out of 455 McDermot and has weekly drop-ins and programming for Indigenous youth. It provides peer support, as well as navigation of systems, primary care, harm reduction, and referrals to mental health supports. 🧡
💬 If you’re interested in joining Huddle, please contact them via their Instagram or Facebook @huddlekanikanichihk or call our main line at 204-953-5820
📣 The Lodge is hosting an Orientation Day for Cousins who are interested in working with us!
➡️The Cousins Program is a peer-based program for individuals with lived experience. We especially welcome people who currently access, or have accessed, the Lodge and its services.
As a Cousin, your role is to go out into the community, build trust with relatives who may not yet know about our services, and share information about the Lodge- helping more people connect through your outreach.
ORIENTATION DETAILS:
🗓️Date: February 6
⏰Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍Location: 765 Main Street
Space is limited, and a waitlist will be available once spots are filled. Registration is required to participate.
📝 Registration closes February 3rd
📧 To register, please email: trichards@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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