Ka Ni Kanichihk currently operates 15 different programs, each designed to meet the unique needs of our relatives. Among the programs we celebrated this past summer were our two Education programs – Social Innovation and Community Development and Honouring Gifts – as they hosted their annual graduation for students who completed the nine-month program. Both programs are designed to help Indigenous women pursue education and build the skills that support employability and life beyond the classroom.

The Social Innovation and Community Development program is delivered on-site and provides graduates with accreditation from Red River College Polytech, in partnership with the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources (Neeginan College of Applied Technology). Women in the program study courses such as Indigenous Knowledge and Leadership, Communication Strategies, Financial Literacy, Foundations of Social Innovation, and Reconciling Our Economic Futures, preparing them for a career in community development.

Honouring Gifts provides Indigenous mothers between the ages of 18 and 29 with the tools and skills to pursue further education or employment and support their families. Participants develop their skills through training, employment, and education; gain exposure to a wide variety of workplaces, careers, and educational options through an on-site work internship; and learn how to access the support systems available to them. Along the way, participants have the opportunity to earn certifications in areas such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Food Handling, First Aid/CPR, Manitoba Service Excellence, and Suicide Intervention.

All of our education programs are designed to create a safe environment offering culturally authentic opportunities for women to connect with their history, themselves, their community, and their nation.

This September, our Education team is gearing up for another successful school year, with registration nearly full.

When you donate to Ka Ni Kanichihk, this is one of the programs you’re helping support. Your generosity helps our Indigenous mothers pursue their education and further their careers.

Here’s how else your donation can empower our community:

• Cultural Resources: Your support helps us preserve and share Indigenous culture, providing a secure space for cultural practices and traditions to thrive.

• Mentorship Programs: By supporting our youth initiatives, you guide young individuals toward pride, community engagement, and a sense of responsibility.

• Education and Training: Your contribution empowers individuals with essential skills for financial independence through educational and job-skills training programs.

• Wellness Supports: Your donation contributes to healing, success, and leadership programs, providing vital support to youth, women, and families recovering from trauma.

If you would like to support our work, please consider making a donation today. Your generosity helps create opportunities, build connections, and invest in the future of our youth.

Miigwetch from all of us at Ka Ni Kanichihk!

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