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.
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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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We`re hiring!
Ka Ni Kanichihk is looking for Heart Helpers to join our Velma`s House team.
Velmaโs 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 โค
This week, we celebrate the incredible educators at our Medicine Childrenโs 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 childโs unique journey with care and respect. ๐ผ๐งธ๐ซ
We believe in learning through play, exploration, and honoring every childโs 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!
๐ฃ HERE WE GROW AGAIN
Ka Ni Kanichihk is currently hiring for multiple positions right now:
๐ Community Chef
๐ Ending Violence- Facilitator
๐ Heart Medicine Lodge- Facilitator
๐ Medicine Childrenโs Lodge Daycareโ 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 youโre applying for and what makes you a strong fit! โค
๐ฃ Join us next Thursday, May 7th at our monthly pipe ceremony hosted by @goaskauntieca
๐455 McDermot Avenue
โฐ 9:30AM
๐ช Bring a food item for the feast
Also, swipe to take a look at our Mino Pimatiwisin Sexual Wellness Lodgeโs May Calendar!
๐ฅGrandmother Della Herrera (nee Chartrand) has been nominated by the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg as another one of our Keepers of the Fire. ๐ฅ
๐Grandmother Della is a proud Red River Michif Matriarch, from a long line of respected Mรฉtis 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. Dellaโs 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 Dellaโs motto is โeveryone deserves a choice.โ 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 โthose who leadโ 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.
๐Help 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 โจ
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! โค๏ธ
๐ฃ Reminder that RTSโs bi-weekly drumming circle is happening TONIGHT!
๐ 455 McDermot Avenue
๐ 5โ6 PM: Youth (under 18)
๐ 6โ7 PM: Open to everyone
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๐ฃ 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
๐765 Main Street, Unit 102
โฐ11:30AM-2:30PM
๐No registration needed!
For any questions or concerns, you can contact the Lodge at 204-594-6500
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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