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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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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📣 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
📌 Save this post for upcoming dates!
📣 The Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge will be hosting a grief and loss circle on April 21, 2026 for anyone who would like to attend
📍765 Main Street, Unit 102
⏰11:30AM-2:30PM
💜No registration needed!
For any questions or concerns, you can contact the Lodge at 204-594-6500
📣 Check out the vendor lineup for our Spring Market this weekend!
We’re excited to feature so many incredible Indigenous artists and creators. Come support and explore their work this Saturday!
⏰ 11AM–3PM
📍 455 McDermot Ave
#winnipegmarket #shoplocal #supportindigenousartists #winnipegevents
📣 We’re Hiring!
Ka Ni Kanichihk is looking for a Daycare Assistant Director to join our growing team.
Our Medicine Children’s Lodge Daycare has expanded from 16 children last year to a licensed capacity of 48 in our new space- and we’re continuing to grow as we welcome more families. To support this, we’re looking to add more dedicated staff to our team.
Interested? Learn more about this role and other daycare opportunities on our website: kanikanichihk.ca/careers/
💌 Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@kanikanichihk.ca
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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