We walk with our community on their journeys
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a trusted heart of Winnipeg’s Indigenous community. Our vision is to lead our people back home to a place where we are self-determining, healthy, happy, and respected for our cultural and spiritual strengths and ways of being.
What We Do
A number of Indigenous led prevention and intervention programs that help children, youth, women, men, and families heal, succeed, and become leaders. Ka Ni Kanichihk provides education and job-skills training, support for women and families, and mentorship. We walk with people on their path of recovery from trauma.
Programs and Services
News and Events
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October 3, 2025
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Training Opportunity
October 3, 2025
24th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning
October 3, 2025
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☀️ The warm shining sun today reminds us of warmer days, beautiful weather, and an incoming cold chill! What better time to reflect on summer memories? The Kistesimaw boys had a bustling summer filled with ceremony, land-based learning, fun in the sun and physical activities. 🏖
Kistesimaw is a youth-mentorship program for boys aged 6 to 12 years, who are in danger of becoming in conflict with the law. Want more information about our Kistesimaw program? Contact kistesimaw@kanikanichihk.ca with any questions or referral information, or visit our website at www.kanikanichihk.ca
📍CHANGE OF LOCATION📍
A friendly reminder that the Pipe Ceremony next Thursday, November 06, will be held at 765 MAIN STREET on the 2nd Floor – Public Health nurses are also available to administer vaccines between 12 and 2PM! If you are able, feel free to bring an item for the feast! 🍲
🎉Ka Ni Kanichihk is hosting a Hiring Fair at 34 Higgins! 🎉
Join us next week at the session that is best suited to your schedule! These sessions will be taking place on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday evening – got a friend looking for part-time or casual work too? Bring them along!
Refreshments will be available; those interested to apply may submit paperwork to move into the next steps in hiring. Hope to see you there!
Questions about this event may be directed to careers@kanikanichihk.ca – existing job postings can also be found on our website at www.kanikanichihk.ca/careers/
This last weekend, youth from six of our programs gathered for a day of buffalo teachings and worked hands-on to process a buffalo hide together. 🦬💕
Guided by the spirit of the buffalo that day, it began with a Pipe Ceremony, while elders were present to share teachings about the importance of being on the land and staying connected to our culture. In addition to working with the buffalo hides, the day featured setting up two tipis, a sacred fire, and a scavenger hunt that encouraged the youth to explore and engage with their surroundings.
Please join us on Orange Shirt Day this September 30th for free programming at our 34 Higgins location! All are welcome.
There will be free t-shirts for the first 200 guests, cultural activities, games, and food from 11am-3pm. 🎨🌭
We hope to see you there!
Ka Ni Kanichihk is hosting a Sharing Circle for peoples living with HIV/STBBI on Friday, September 26th from 3pm-7pm at 765 Main Street. 🗨
No registration needed!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Melissa at:
☎️ 204-698-0738
📨mmorris@kanikanichihk.ca
Reminder that there is still time to apply to our education and employment programs this fall! 🍂
These two programs are aimed towards Indigenous mother`s looking to gain valuable employment skills and knowledge. Both the programs will be starting on October 6, 2025.
🎁For our Honoring Gifts program, email: dbarron@kanikanichihk.ca and/or aturk-samuels@kanikanichihk.ca
📈For our Social Innovation and Community Development program, email: jgrobety@kanikanichihk.ca
📣WE’RE HIRING📣
Ka Ni Kanichihk is looking to hire a full time Daycare Director at our Medicine Children’s Lodge. We are looking for someone to be a leader and mentor to our Early Childcare Educators and Child Care Assistants and support our 16 daycare children (expanding to 48 by October 2025).
A FEW OF THE ATTRIBUTES YOU BRING📚:
•A Diploma in Early Childhood Education III from a Provincial College; or an Undergraduate Degree from a University in Manitoba which meet the ECE III requirements under the Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program
•Has Supervisor or Daycare Director experience in daily administration, including but not limited to; daycare budgeting, staffing, attendance management, purchasing, menu planning, grant writing and expanding daycare operations
•Hold a current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR certificate
•Able to provide 2 work references, from a Supervisor or Director at current Daycare centre
TO APPLY📩:
•Please forward your resume and cover letter to: careers@kanikanichihk.ca
•We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted!
For more information, visit:
https://kanikanichihk.ca/…/medicine-childrens-lodge…/
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, culturally safe services and programs. They also support research and the integration of best practices in Indigenous-led community leadership. These are all critical elements in the restoration and reclamation of our positive and powerful cultural identity.
For information please contact: Sheri Domenico at sheri.domenico@outlook.com or by phone at 204-881-0337.
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