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. For more information, click 'Read More'.
December 16, 2024
Thank you for your ongoing support of Velma’s House – a nurturing 24/7 safe space led by survivors, where women can access basic needs, resources, compassion, and connection to culture. Thousands have found refuge at Velma’s House since it opened in 2020. Velma’s House has had a couple of homes since it started. Most recently, three years ago, with the support of community and governments we purchased the former Ronald McDonald House on Bannatyne. This home has served the community well but is no longer adequate for the increased need we’re seeing. In an average month, Velma’s House sees between 2,800 and 4,300 visits. To be able to provide the wrap-around supports and services the growing number of women need, we require a different kind of space. With that in mind, we are now planning a move...
December 4, 2024
Ka Ni Kanichihk is seeking new Council members! We are currently looking to fill two voting positions and one youth representative position. Ka Ni Kanichihk is a charitable non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Council that has maintained a majority Indigenous representation for the past 23 years, with a minimum of 75% Indigenous members and the remainder being Indigenous allies. Our Council members bring a wide range of skills, education, and experiences, with strong connections to both the urban Indigenous community in Winnipeg and ties to home communities in other territories.
November 4, 2024
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, …
October 2, 2024
We just released the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter for the month of September, sharing highlights from Ka Ni Kanichihk since June! You can read it here...
September 27, 2024
Ka Ni Kanichihk held its annual Staff BBQ and Family Day at Kildonan Park this year! There were so many activities for everyone involved, like giant board games, painting, a candy scramble and scavenger hunt for the youth - and a bouncy castle...
