A Community Update from Velma’s House
December 15, 2023
We recently sent out a letter to the community on behalf of Velma’s House, reflecting some changes to Velma’s House services...
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Keesaywatisiwin: Grace & Kindness
December 15, 2023
This year, we recognized Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (IAWW) from December 1 (World AIDS Day) to December 7. On December 6, Ka Ni Kanichihk hosted an event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. The event, Keesaywatisiwin: Grace and Kindness, honoured community members and their efforts in raising awareness of the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS in our Indigenous community.
Capital Expansion Update: December 2023
December 15, 2023
The Ka Ni Kanichihk Capital Expansion will expand Ka Ni Kanichihk’s existing building from 8,700 sq. ft. to a two-storey, 23,000 sq. ft. building located at 455 McDermot Ave. The project will attach the new build portion to the existing building with some demolition required to the front end of the current building. This new …
Urgent action needed to end the genocide of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
December 7, 2022
On December 1, 2022, the Winnipeg Police Service revealed the arrest of an alleged serial killer in Winnipeg who is charged with the murders of four Indigenous women. Ka Ni Kanichihk stands with the families of the victims as they grieve the lives of their loved ones. Indigenous women are sacred and valued.
News Release: Velma’s House Receives $6.9 Million in Funding from the Federal Government for Winnipeg’s Only 24/7 Safe Space for Women
October 19, 2022
For immediate release: October 17, 2022 News Release Velma’s House Receives $6.9 Million in Funding from the Federal Government for Winnipeg’s Only 24/7 Safe Space for Women TREATY ONE TERRITORY / WINNIPEG — Ka Ni Kanichihk is pleased to receive $6.9 million in funding from the federal government (ISC) to expand Velma’s House – Winnipeg’s only low barrier 24/7 safe space …
News Release: Ka Ni Kanichihk moves forward with Indigenous-led campus expansion in downtown Winnipeg
October 19, 2022
News Release September 20, 2022 TREATY ONE TERRITORY / WINNIPEG — Today Ka Ni Kanichihk marked an important milestone on its journey to expand its programming and add a building to its campus in downtown Winnipeg. A ground blessing ceremony was held for this $8-million expansion that will more than double program capacity, allowing more …