Ka Ni Kanichihk

08/10/2026

📣 FREE DESKS AVAILABLE! 🪑

Our Education Program is giving away 10 desks for FREE at 455 McDermot Avenue!

Interested in picking one up? Give us a call at 204-272-5822 to let us know what time you’ll be coming. We’ll have someone bring the desk down to the lobby for you.

📍 Pickup only — unfortunately, we’re unable to offer delivery at this time.

First come, first served 🤗 Miigwetch!

08/08/2026

With heavy hearts, we honour the passing of a beloved Warrior Matriarch from our Indigenous community, Alaya McIvor❤️

She walked this life with strength, courage, and a powerful voice. She stood for our people, advocated for our community, and carried her teachings with love and determination. Her presence, wisdom, and spirit touched many lives.

As she begins her journey home to the ancestors, we give thanks for the life she shared with us, for the battles she fought, and for the path she helped make for those who follow.

Her voice may be quiet now, but her spirit, teachings, and legacy will continue to guide us.

Rest gently, Warrior Matriarch. May the ancestors welcome you home, and may your spirit continue to walk with us. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

08/07/2026

Name a better way to spend a summer morning 🤍

This morning, Ka Ni Kanichihk staff spent time out at Birds Hill harvesting medicines to be used in our programs and throughout our organization.

Medicine picking is a practice rooted in respect, reciprocity, and caring for the land. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind when harvesting:
🌿 Only take what you need — leave some behind for others and for the land.
🌱 Give the younger medicines a chance to grow — when possible, harvest the larger, more mature plants and leave the smaller ones behind.
🌾 Leave female sage behind — female sage carries the seeds that help new plants grow. Female sage can be recognized by the seeds on top. If you do harvest a female sage plant, consider spreading some of its seeds back onto the land to help support future growth.

08/07/2026

❤️ This afternoon, Ka Ni Kanichihk staff are teaming up with members of the Downtown Community Safety Partnership Winnipeg to spread a little care throughout downtown Winnipeg.

Together, we’ll be handing out sandwiches, juice boxes, and other snacks to community members. 🥪🧃

08/05/2026

Missed our naloxone training session last week? No worries! We created this video to walk you through the basics of recognizing opioid poisoning and how to administer naloxone.

➡️ Remember: if you think someone may be experiencing an opioid poisoning, it’s always okay to administer naloxone. It won’t harm someone if opioids aren’t involved—and it could save a life.

08/05/2026

PIPE CEREMONY TOMORROW 💛

🌿 August Pipe Ceremony - August 6th @ 455 McDermot Ave 🌿

📅 Date: Thursday, August 6 2026
📍 Location: 455 McDermot Ave

We welcome community members to join us in coming together in a good way for prayer, reflection, and connection.
We look forward to gathering with you

08/04/2026

📣 Free Drop-In Claims Support Sessions this August

Come receive free support with claim form applications for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class settlements.

📅 August 6 & August 21, 2026
🕐 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. — 455 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Please bring a government ID. Light refreshments will be provided, and an Elder will be available for support. 🤍

To learn more about the Settlement, visit www.FNChildClaims.ca

08/02/2026

📣 Just a heads up that all our locations will be closed on Monday, August 3 (with exception of Velma's House) for the long weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 4.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend!🌞

07/31/2026

WE ARE ALL OUT❤️

Thank you to all those who dropped by to grab a bag today!

07/31/2026

For this weeks ‼I'M A HUGE FAN FRIDAYS‼ we'd like to introduce you to…

KYA!

POSITION:
-Kya is a Youth Mentor with Leading Black Wolf (LBW)
-LBW supports youth and young adults ages 18–25 by providing mentorship, life skills programming, cultural connections, employment and education support, and guidance toward achieving personal goals
-The focus is on helping participants build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections within the community

ROOTS:
-Kya is from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba

HOBBIES:
-Outside of work, Kya enjoys paddleboarding, spending time with family and friends, reading, writing poetry, and exploring new places outdoors! 🌲📚
-She also loves staying active and finding opportunities to be creative 🎨

HOW TO JOIN LBW:
LBW is currently accepting participants — reach out to the team directly for an intake:
📧[email protected]