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.
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March 16, 2026
25th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning
March 16, 2026
Wiping Away the Tears – 16th Annual Gathering for MMIWG2S+ Families in Manitoba
March 16, 2026
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🔥This year Tunngasugit has nominated The Late Annie Shoapik Bowkett as a Keeper of the Fire. 🔥
🌟Annie was born to Inuit parents Simeonie E6-300 and Rachel E6-216 at their outpost camp, ILKALOOLIK, on the shores of Cumberland Sound, Baffin Island. She was the firstborn of eight children and Inuktitut was her first language, a language she always spoke with family and friends.
Early in her life on the land, she learned from her mother how to prepare sealskins for sewing kamiit, mitts, and slippers. Sewing became central in Annie`s life. It was one of her great loves.
As her skill and love for sewing grew, Grandmother Annie sewed parkas, kamiit, and mitts and she always carried her young children in traditional white amautik sewn by her. All nice of her children and grandchildren would know the warmth and security of this clothing throughout their lives.
Please join us on June 18th, 2026 to celebrate The Late Annie Shoapik Bowkett and all Honourees by getting your tickets today! This event sells out, you don’t want to miss out!
🎟Tickets can be purchased by following the link in our bio!
#KFB26, #25Anniversary, #Honour, #Celebrate
We`re hiring!
Ka Ni Kanichihk is looking for Heart Helpers to join our Velma`s House team.
Velma’s House, led by Ka Ni Kanichihk and supported by community, is a place of safety, comfort and connection for women and Two-Spirit individuals aged 18 and older, who are in need of immediate safety and shelter.
If you are interested in working with us, you can learn more about this role and other opportunities on
Happy ECE Week ❤
This week, we celebrate the incredible educators at our Medicine Children’s Lodge who create a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for every child we serve. Through cultural activities, meaningful connections, and hands-on learning, our staff support each child’s unique journey with care and respect. 🍼🧸💫
We believe in learning through play, exploration, and honoring every child’s voice- because each child matters, and their contributions are valued every single day.
Thank you to our amazing team for the love, patience, and dedication you bring into this space!
📣 HERE WE GROW AGAIN
Ka Ni Kanichihk is currently hiring for multiple positions right now:
👉 Community Chef
👉 Ending Violence- Facilitator
👉 Heart Medicine Lodge- Facilitator
👉 Medicine Children’s Lodge Daycare– Cultural Instructor
More information on these roles can be found at kanikanichihk.ca/careers/
Interested? Send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@kanikanichihk.ca. Be sure to mention the role you’re applying for and what makes you a strong fit! ❤
📣 Join us next Thursday, May 7th at our monthly pipe ceremony hosted by @goaskauntieca
📍455 McDermot Avenue
⏰ 9:30AM
🍪 Bring a food item for the feast
Also, swipe to take a look at our Mino Pimatiwisin Sexual Wellness Lodge’s May Calendar!
🔥Grandmother Della Herrera (nee Chartrand) has been nominated by the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg as another one of our Keepers of the Fire. 🔥
🌟Grandmother Della is a proud Red River Michif Matriarch, from a long line of respected Métis hunters, trappers, and fishers and is the youngest daughter of 14 children.
Running Brown Bear is one of her traditional names, which is indicative of her courageous life as a woman who is always on the move, forging new paths forward, and making space for younger leaders she mentors. Della’s ability to provide rooted guidance related to culture, harm reduction, anti racism, mental health, and addiction, as well as her keen understanding of the structural barriers in both healthcare and social services make her an avid advocate for all nations.
Grandmother Della’s motto is “everyone deserves a choice.” Her strong voice and advocacy work is why government officials, policy makers, regional healthcare leaders, and organizational partners invite her to join their boards and advisory circles.
When it comes to ‘those who lead’ in our city, Della embodies what this means, by living her life to reflect the changes she aims to see. She is as authentic as they come, she is a community force for our relatives, and she is deeply loved and respected by so many.
🎟Help us celebrate and honour Grandmother Della at the 25th Anniversary of Keeping the Fires Burning! Click the link in our bio for tickets!
#KFB26, #25Anniversary, #Honour, #Celebrate
Our second ever market this past Saturday was something special ✨
We had the privilege of welcoming over 40 incredibly talented Indigenous vendors into our space. Huge thank you to everyone who came out to support, it turned into such a beautiful community event! ❤️
📣 Reminder that RTS’s bi-weekly drumming circle is happening TONIGHT!
📍 455 McDermot Avenue
🕔 5–6 PM: Youth (under 18)
🕕 6–7 PM: Open to everyone
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25th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 – 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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