November 17, 2021
“At Medicine Bear we get so much support and love from the workers that work there. Throughout the pandemic they never forgot about us and did regular check ins all the time. One thing I like is that I can reach out to them over social media when I need to talk to someone or …
November 17, 2021
“I remember stumbling on a post about the Honouring Gifts Program and thinking it was something that could help me gain some skills to add to my resume, while also having my kids close by. From the poster, I knew we would get all these trainings, certificates, the 9 essential skills training for the workplace …
October 28, 2021
Ka Ni Kanichihk is pleased to welcome our newest Council Members for 2021-22! Listed in order of appearance from left to right. Herbert Zobell is RBC’s Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, Indigenous Banking, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut and Western Ontario. A member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation, Herb has over 26 years of commercial banking …
October 27, 2021
It is only by raising awareness and increasing Canadians’ knowledge of the past that we can ensure we are all moving forward together. September 30 marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, and October 4th was the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. These special days are …
October 27, 2021
“It’s really made me appreciate and participate in my culture more. Culture has made a good impact on my mental health” – Madison The Butterfly Club and Kistesimaw programs have begun a new project in partnership with Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre (MICEC) to teach Indigenous Language . The 12-week program for youth ages 8-13 …
October 27, 2021
Ka Ni Kanichihk is a partner in Sisters of Fire, a Winnipeg-based support group for Indigenous women and 2 Spirited individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In response to increased mental health needs arising during COVID, Sisters of Fire partnered with KiA (Knowledge into Action) in a Love Positive Women initiative over the summer. Participants met over Zoom …
