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Here's the latest in Ka Ni Kanichihk news to kick off the new year!

A rendering of what the Capital Expansion project at 455 McDermot Avenue will look like when it's ready for occupancy in March 2025. [photo credit: Verne Reimer Architecture]

Pictured left to right: Hon. Uzoma Asagwara (Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care), Dana Connolly (Ka Ni Kanichihk, Associate Executive Director), Elder Billie Schibler, Leslie Spillett, Ayn Wilcox (Klinic Community Health, Executive Director), Hon. Nahanni Fontaine (Minister of Families, Accessibility, Women & Gender Equity).

Together, Ka Ni Kanichihk, Klinic Community Health, and the Province of Manitoba have launched the Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence Crisis Response Program.

Manitobans aged 14 and older can now access medical care from a trauma-informed forensic nurse following an experience of sexual assault or intimate partner violence at Ka Ni Kanichihk (18 and older) and Klinic, in addition to the organizations’ wrap-around care and support services.

The program, which was designed in consultation with a community of survivors and service providers, aims to remove barriers that prevent Survivors from accessing physical, cultural, mental, and emotional care...

Pictured left to right: Back row: Amy Wilkinson, Director of Programs and Services Ieesha Sankar, Fundraiser and Campaign Coordinator Cathy Menard, Login, & MBC Program Coordinator Alexandria O'Toole.

Front row: Rei and River.

We would like to give a BIG thank you to Amy Wilkinson's Grade 10 Geography Class from St. John's High School!

The students planned, organized, promoted, and operated a second-hand holiday store in their school called 'Frosty Finds'. Their goal was providing a sustainable, affordable holiday shopping option for students while highlighting problems with the consumption and disposal of products made from natural resources. The students raised $850, and they decided to donate the funds...

Ka Ni Kanichihk is excited to invite you to join us at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg on Thursday, June 20, 2024, to mark 23 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...

SICD students participate in Indigenous cultural teachings and activities like rattle making, pictured here.

Our Social Innovation & Community Development (SICD) program is a 10-month program delivered on-site, providing accreditation from Red River College in partnership with the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources (Neeginan Institute of Technology).

Participants study various courses such as Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Indigenous Perspectives on Leadership Structures, Financial Literacy, and Professional Development, preparing them for careers in community development. The program includes a 4-week unpaid work practicum to gain practical experience.

According to IOAA 2016-2017 Statistics, the graduation rate was 86%...

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Participants taking part in Paint Night, a monthly Huddle drop-in program at our 34 Higgins location.

As we embrace the spirit of renewal in this blossoming season, the team here at Ka Ni Kanichihk extends our warmest regards to you. Your generosity and support have always been the cornerstone of our mission to empower women, youth, and families in our community.

Your contribution can truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can provide access to vital resources and programs that foster meaningful changes and create lasting impacts.

Here's how your donation can empower our community:

• Cultural Resources: Your support helps us preserve and share Indigenous culture, providing a secure space for cultural practices and traditions to thrive.

• Mentorship Programs: By supporting our youth initiatives, you guide young individuals toward pride, community engagement, and a sense of responsibility.

• Education and Training: Your contribution empowers individuals with essential skills for financial independence through educational and job-skills training programs.

• Wellness Supports: Your donation contributes to healing, success, and leadership programs, providing vital support to youth, women, and families recovering from trauma.

We invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on those seeking support, guidance, and a sense of belonging from Ka Ni Kanichihk. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change in our community.

Your generosity can bring renewal, strength, and hope to those in need. Please consider making a gift today and help us continue our mission of empowering our community members.

We deeply appreciate your kindness and generosity. We wish you abundant happiness, comfort, and satisfaction in the new year.

Miigwetch from all of us at Ka Ni Kanichihk!

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