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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September 14, 2026
Introducing our Newest Program – Gikinoโamaw Ogichidaa โTeaching Warrior Societyโ
September 14, 2026
Ceremony, Celebration and Community: One Historic Day at Ka Ni Kanichihk
September 14, 2026
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Ka Ni Kanichihk was honoured to welcome the Wesmen Womenโs Basketball team for a sweat this past Saturday โค๏ธ
It was a privilege to share this time and space together. Wishing the team all the best this season โ miigwetch for joining us!
Ka Ni Kanichihk Kookums brought the passion and energy at the Annual @unitedwaywpg Plane Pull today! ๐ฅโ๏ธ
Mark your calendar ๐๏ธ Weโve got a full lineup of free events and drop-ins coming up in the next two weeks!
โค Thurs, Sept 17 โ Free EIA Support | 2โ4PM ยท 455 McDermot Avenue. Drop-in support for navigating Employment and Income Assistance
NOTE: This session has been moved from Sept. 18 to Sept. 17
โค Fri, Sept 18 โ โAll of Usโ Medicine Circle of Stone | 3โ7PM ยท Suite 102, 765 Main St. A sharing circle for peoples living with HIV/STBBI. Meal and bus tickets provided.
โค Fri, Sept 25 โ Free Drop-In: Sagkeeng First Nation | 12โ3PM ยท 47 Townsite Street, Fort Alexander. Information and support session for family members of MMIWG2S+, with Medicine Bearโs Family Information Liaison Unit.
โค Fri, Sept 25 โ Free Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In | 9:30AMโ4:30PM ยท 455 McDermot Ave. Ear acupuncture for wellness and relaxation, no appointment needed, ~45 min sessions.
โค Mon, Sept 28 โ Powwow Club | 5โ7PM ยท 455 McDermot Avenue. Learn the steps, feel the beat โ powwow dance, music, teachings, and tradition. All ages are welcome.
๐ฃJoin us for Powwow Club on September 28th!
Hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk`s Leading Black Wolf and Restoring the Sacred programs, this is a space to come together through powwow dance, music, teachings, and tradition โ learn the steps, feel the beat, and build community with us.
You don`t need to be part of either program to join โ all are welcome.
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September 28, 2026
๐ 455 McDermot Avenue
๐ 5:00PMโ7:00PM
For more details, call (204) 560-7780.
๐ฃWe`re accepting new participants for Sisters` Circle!
An expanded version of our Butterfly Club program, Sisters` Circle offers mentorship roles and opportunities for Indigenous girls and 2-Spirited youth ages 12-15 โ with monthly outings, lasting friendships, and the chance to build responsibility and leadership.
You don`t have to have been a previous Butterfly Club member to apply โ all are welcome!
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Tuesday evenings
๐ 455 McDermot Ave.
Spots are limited โ register by emailing bfc@kanikanichihk.ca
๐ฃ Our September Newsletter is here!
From celebrating 25 years of Keeping the Fires Burning, to welcoming Madoodiswan โ our new all-season sweat lodge โ and launching our newest program for men, this summer was full of milestones for our relatives and community.
Read all five stories at kanikanichihk.ca/news/, and don`t miss what`s next โ subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on Ka Ni Kanichihk events, programs, and stories all year round, by scanning the QR code on the last slide ๐ฐโค๏ธ
Every week since the start of August, our Community Outreach team has been out walking, handing out food and drinks to relatives across the community โค
Along the way, we`ve heard what`s needed most: Canes, walkers, and winter jackets are some of the most common requests.
If you`re able to donate any of these items, we`d be so grateful to receive them at 455 McDermot Avenue. Every donation helps us support our relatives, week after week!
๐ฃ FREE Auricular Acupuncture Drop-In
Did you know your ear holds points connected to healing throughout the whole body? Auricular acupuncture is a gentle practice where fine needles are placed at specific points on the ear to support relaxation and wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
We`ll be hosting these free sessions monthly! Here are the dates for September and October:
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Sept. 25 & Oct. 23
๐ค 9:30AMโ4:30PM (last session starts at 3:30PM and will finish up just after 4PM)
๐ 455 McDermot Ave
No registration needed โ just drop in! Each session lasts about 45 minutes.
This acupuncture session can help:
๐ฟ Reduce stress and anxiety
๐ฟ Relieve pain
๐ฟ Promote better sleep
๐ฟ Support recovery and emotional health
Questions? Reach out to sberthiaume@kanikanichihk.ca
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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