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Ka Ni Kanichihk is a Winnipeg Indigenous Accord (WIA) Partner

September 23, 2021

The fourth annual City of Winnipeg Indigenous Accord (WIA) Signing Ceremony took place outdoors on September 9, 2021 in the City Hall Courtyard.  This event, which was postponed from the summer of 2020, saw 39 new partners signing the Accord which confirms their ongoing commitment to reconciliation. Dodie Jordaan Executive Director was on hand to …

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Reconciliation Realities

August 19, 2021

We usually use our monthly email to you to tell you about Ka Ni Kanichihk’s programs, news and upcoming events, but this time I’m using it to ask for your help. Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility. So is truth. In fact, reconciliation is only possible with truth. That is why we can’t stop talking about the …

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Velma’s Garden

July 30, 2021

Velma’s House at 154 Sherbrook St. House is a place of safety, comfort and connection to serve women aged 18+, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community who identify as female. Led by Ka Ni Kanichihk in collaboration with the 24/7 Safe Space Planning Committee, Velma’s House provides: Access to traditional medicines, elders, ceremony, and cultural …

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Graduating through pandemic times

July 30, 2021

Meet Candace, a young mother whose resilient will has helped her overcome many painful challenges in her  life. When Candace’s son was apprehended when she lived in Brandon, MB her life fell apart. With no resources to help her and a difficult system to navigate, she gave up and started going down a path that …

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Ka Ni Kanichihk New Logo

July 30, 2021

You may have noticed our logo has changed.  In mid 2020, Ka Ni Kanichihk undertook a brand strengthening journey that included seeking input from our community members as we explored our purpose, vision, mission and values. Ka Ni Kanichihk’s new logo doesn’t stray far from our roots and the founding design of the grandmother image. …

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Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Council (Board of Directors) is looking for new members

July 12, 2021

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Governing Council of twelve (12) Indigenous people. For the last 19 years our council members have shared their skills, education, experiences and knowledge of the urban Indigenous community in Winnipeg and our peoples’ ties to home communities in other territories, to build …