Program Overview

Funded from April 2022 to March 2027, the Mino Pimatisiwin Project 2.0 is a pioneering initiative that aims to elevate Indigenous-led STBBI care (Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections). This project focuses on empowering frontline service providers through comprehensive training and skill enhancement in Indigenous cultural safety. By facilitating Community of Practice sessions, providing on-site coaching opportunities, and offering specialized trainings rooted in the Mino Pimatisiwin Model of STBBI Care, the project works to equip service providers with an increased capacity to understand culturally safer Indigenous STBBI care.

The funding also extends robust support to peers, enabling their active involvement in sustaining the Model’s initiatives. These peers, known as ‘Cuzzins’, play a crucial role in the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge, offering engagement and support. Their participation has been instrumental in meetings, trainings, and other sessions organized by the Lodge. Notably, several peers have secured employment opportunities both within and outside Ka Ni Kanichihk, reflecting the project’s broader impact on community empowerment and professional development. The Lodge is always in search of peers to find a place in the Lodge.

For more information, please contact:

Tiffany Richards, Clinical Site Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
Phone: 204-594-6500
Email: trichards@kanikanichihk.ca

For more information about Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge and its services, please visit our website at goaskauntie.ca.