Ka Ni Kanichihk News
A Community Update from Velma’s House
We recently sent out a letter to the community on behalf of Velma’s House, reflecting some changes to Velma’s House services…
Keesaywatisiwin: Grace & Kindness
This year, we recognized Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (IAWW) from December 1 (World AIDS Day) to December 7.
On December 6, Ka Ni Kanichihk hosted an event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. The event, Keesaywatisiwin: Grace and Kindness, honoured community members and their efforts in raising awareness of the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS in our Indigenous community.
Capital Expansion Update: December 2023
The Ka Ni Kanichihk Capital Expansion will expand Ka Ni Kanichihk’s existing building from 8,700 sq. ft. to a two-storey, 23,000 sq. ft. building located at 455 McDermot Ave. The project will attach the new build portion to the existing building with some demolition required to the front end of the current building. This new purpose-built facility is dedicated to healing, education, and training through the addition of a new cultural space, a demonstration kitchen, a wellness space, two new...
Urgent action needed to end the genocide of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
On December 1, 2022, the Winnipeg Police Service revealed the arrest of an alleged serial killer in Winnipeg who is charged with the murders of four Indigenous women.
Ka Ni Kanichihk stands with the families of the victims as they grieve the lives of their loved ones. Indigenous women are sacred and valued.
News Release: Velma’s House Receives $6.9 Million in Funding from the Federal Government for Winnipeg’s Only 24/7 Safe Space for Women
For immediate release: October 17, 2022 News Release Velma’s House Receives $6.9 Million in Funding from the Federal Government for Winnipeg’s Only 24/7 Safe Space for Women TREATY ONE TERRITORY / WINNIPEG — Ka Ni Kanichihk is pleased to receive $6.9 million in funding from the federal government (ISC) to expand Velma’s House - Winnipeg’s only low barrier 24/7 safe space for women and people who are gender-diverse. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister...
Reconciliation and our new Premier
Ka Ni Kanichihk congratulates The Honourable Heather Stefanson on her election and swearing in as the 24th premier of Manitoba. We appreciate and thank you for your early commitment to reconciliation and look forward to working with you to ensure all Indigenous Manitobans are fully included socially and economically.
Indigenous Veterans Day – November 8th
As a young military cadet, Melanie Brass (pictured here) proudly participated in Canada’s first Indigenous Veterans Day held in Winnipeg on November 8, 1994. She also participated in a service this year at Ka Ni Kanichihk. Indigenous Veterans Day is now observed throughout Canada in recognition of Indigenous contributions to military service, particularly in the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War. Indigenous people made great sacrifices for Canada, as recalled by staff...
Consider a Gift
As 2021 winds to a close, we enter the seasonal giving period - a time that brings our thoughts to extending a hand to others, sharing what we can, and building a bright future for all. This year, please consider making a gift to our community by donating to Ka Ni Kanichihk. Although the world is slowly emerging from the pandemic, we continue to see the impacts of COVID on our urban Indigenous community. Many people are still feeling the effects of financial stress, loss and physical and...
Community Chili Cook Off
Ka Ni Kanichihk will once again be hosting our annual Chili Cook Off in support of the United Way. We had to cancel this event in 2020, so we’re really looking forward to once again offering delicious chili, bannock and apple crisp. This year’s event will still look a bit different from previous years but it is open to the public. The friendly staff chili cook-off competition will take place on Friday, November 26th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (or until the chili runs out). This year we will...
Welcome to our new Governing Council Members
Ka Ni Kanichihk is pleased to welcome our newest Council Members for 2021-22! Listed in order of appearance from left to right. Herbert Zobell is RBC’s Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, Indigenous Banking, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut and Western Ontario. A member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation, Herb has over 26 years of commercial banking and First Nation government experience. Joana Bersamina is the Human Resources Manager with the Downtown Community Safety...