We walk with our community on their journeys
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a trusted heart of Winnipegโs 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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June 15, 2026
Honouring Two Lives, One Legacy: Renaming of the Oscar & Amanda Lathlin Memorial Award
June 15, 2026
Medicine Bear Counselling, Support, and Elder Services- Honouring Red Dress Day
June 15, 2026
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๐ฃCome see us in Brokenhead!
Medicine Bear`s Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) is hosting an Information & Support Session specifically for family members of MMIWG2S+ as a space to access information, support, and connection.
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July 31, 2026
๐ 12PMโ2PM
๐ Brokenhead, MB โ Private Tom Chief Memorial Centre, R0E 0E2
To register, please email kbeardy@kanikanichihk.ca
#MMIWG2S #MedicineBear #KaNiKanichihk
๐ฃWe`re Hiring – Early Childhood Educators (ECE II`s)!
Medicine Children`s Lodge Daycare is an Indigenous-led early learning and child care centre rooted in culture, land-based learning, language, and community – and we`re growing our team! ๐
We are especially seeking Indigenous Early Childhood Educators who are passionate about culturally grounded, play-based early learning and ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
To apply, scan the QR code or email careers@kanikanichihk.ca – please include a cover letter and resume, and we encourage you to indicate in your cover letter if you are of Indigenous ancestry.
For more information on all our available job opportunities, visit kanikanichihk.ca/careers/
๐ฟ Join us next Friday for our "All of Us" Sharing Circle for Peoples Living with HIV/STBBI ๐ฟ
A space to gather, share, and connect – with a meal and bus tickets provided. All are welcome!
๐ Ka Ni Kanichihk, Suite 102, 765 Main St (Social Enterprise Building)
๐๏ธ Friday, July 10, 2026
๐ 3PM-7PM
For more info, contact the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge: 204-594-6500
#SharingCircle #HIVAwareness #Community
๐ฃ CALLING ALL FATHERS & FATHER FIGURES!
Our Education Department is kicking off their 2026 Summer Programming with a 2-day Father`s Circle workshop – and it`s completely FREE!
The workshop is July 7 & 9 from 1:00pm โ 3:30pm at 455 McDermot Avenue (2nd floor).
A few spots are still available, but space is limited so don`t wait! Register today by contacting Jehna Grobety at 204-272-5822 or education@kanikanichihk.ca
โผ PLEASE NOTE: This specific workshop is for men or male-identifying folks only
#KaNiKanichihk #FathersCircle #SummerProgramming #Winnipeg #FreeWorkshop
๐ฃMark your calendars for August 21 โ it`s going to be a busy day full of things to celebrate!
We`re kicking things off with our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10am on the 2nd floor of 455 McDermot โ all are welcome to join us!
Then we`re heading outside for our Block Party x Sweat Lodge Grand Opening on Gertie Street (behind 455 McDermot Avenue), from 12PM-3PM! Expect hot dogs, a bouncy castle, games, and more as we mark this incredible milestone together. ๐
These moments are always better when we`re surrounded by our community โ we hope to see you there! ๐
#KaNiKanichihk #BlockParty #GrandOpening #Winnipeg #Community
๐ฃ Reminder that all our locations will be closed today (with the exception of Velma`s House), and will re-open on Thursday, July 2nd.
Miigwetch!
Happy 4th Birthday to our Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge! ๐
To celebrate, we asked our lodge staff: how many safer sex supplies do you think weโve handed out from April 2025 to April 2026? Their guesses might surprise you ๐ Watch to see how close they got!
Four years of showing up for our community with a non-judgmental, sex-positive, trauma-informed approach.
Hereโs to many more years of safer sex and harm reduction!๐ค
Drop-ins available Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-3pm, at 102-765 Main Street.
#HarmReduction #CommunityHealth #KaNiKanichihk #MinoPimatisiwin
๐ฃFREE 2026 Summer Programming Opportunities offered through our Education Department!
Join us every Tuesday & Thursday until August 13!
โข1PM-3:30PM at 455 McDermot Avenue on the 2nd floor
โขAll are welcome to register
Here`s what`s in store:
๐ July 7 & 9 โ Father`s Circle (2-day workshop)
๐ July 14 โ Mental Health, Stress, & Relationships
๐ July 21 โ Rattle Making
๐ July 23 โ Circle of Life
๐ July 28 โ Cannabis and Harm Reduction
๐ August 4 โ Talking Sticks
๐ August 6 โ Nutrition Basics
๐ August 11 โ Conflict Resolution
๐ August 13 โ Naloxone Training
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited, you must be registered to attend โผ
โกTo register, please contact Jehna Grobety at 204-272-5822 or education@kanikanichihk.ca.
We look forward to learning, growing, and gathering together this summer!
#TrainingOpportunities #Workshop #Winnipeg
25th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 โ RBC Convention Centre
Grand Entry at 5:30PM CST
Ka Ni Kanichihk is excited to invite you to join us on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, to mark 25 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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