Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk
Cultural healing is at the core of what we do.
At Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, we work hard to give you access to cultural healing. We know that cultural practices can be key to leading a healthier, happier life, and it’s our honour to offer this.
Whether you come to Huddle for culturally based health and wellness services, including primary care (seeing a doctor or nurse about your physical and sexual health), employment services, substance use support, mentorship, recreation, Indigenous ceremony, or anything else, we want you to feel comfortable and respected, free from judgment and misunderstanding.
We are passionate advocates for our Indigenous communities and their wellness, but we welcome all of our surrounding neighbours to Huddle.
What we do
There are so many free events and programs you can join at Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, in-person or online! You’ll find health and wellness workshops, drop-in counselling, resume building workshops, cedar baths, Indigenous healing ceremonies, group activities like beading, community lunches, and so much more. Check out our event calendar to see what’s coming up!
Ongoing Weekly Programming
(twice monthly)
(every three months)
Where we are
34 Higgins Ave
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 0A5
Hours of Operation:
Monday – 11am-7pm
Tuesday – 12pm-8pm
Wednesday – 11:30am-7:30pm
Thursday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday – 12pm-8pm
One Saturday per month – 10am-6pm
Contact Us:
Phone: 204-953-5820
Phone and emails are not monitored 24/7. Visit our Contact Page for more resources if you need immediate help.
How to get here
Our youth hub is located at 34 Higgins Ave, just before the curve that connects to the Louise Bridge. Come on in and you’ll be greeted by our friendly staff!
If you’re biking, you can bring your bike inside with you and we’ll make sure it’s safely stored.
Bus Routes:
44, 45, 47
Who we are
Systems Navigator
Tansi, My name is Melanie Hart and my name is East Wind Medicine woman, I am the System Navigator for Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, I am a proud mother of 4 and grandmother of 1. I am from Fox Lake Cree Nation and I have lived all over Manitoba, mainly spent most of my life here in Winnipeg. I have worked in many positions in helping the community and I am grateful to be working with Huddle Youth, in helping them find resources and essentials to live the good life. I feel getting to know your ancestral roots is important to help the young ones in their journey.
Program Coordinator
Hello! My name is Mel, I’m the Program Coordinator at Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk. I grew up in rural Manitoba and moved to the Winnipeg a couple of years ago. My passions include music, gaming, and coffee, and my love language is cooking. My favourite TV shows are Star Trek, Supernatural, and Adventure Time. When I’m not at Huddle, my time is spent entertaining my three (very active) ferrets!
Peer Supporter
Hello! My name is Wilfred Travers, I am the Peer-To-Peer Support Worker at Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk. I was born and raised in Winnipeg until I was 15 years old when my parents moved to our reserve in Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation where I would become absolutely passionate about hunting, fishing and being out on the land. I enjoy working with youth and young adults and being a positive role model and influence in their lives. My other hobbies also include video games, music, and spending time with my family. I look forward to the experience and meeting you all at Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk.
Systems Navigator
Tansi! My name is Diana and I am the Winnipeg School Division Systems Navigator at Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk. I was born and raised in the North End of Winnipeg and have spent my life passionate about people and planet. My main focus here with Huddle is to get you connected to community, culture, and resources to move you forward. When I’m not here you can catch me at the boxing gym, seeing a local band play, or behind a machine making lattes. Let’s talk setting goals, services, and ceremony! I look forward to meeting you
The services at Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk are provided in part by Ka Ni Kanichihk, Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, Klinic Community Health, Addictions Foundation Manitoba (AFM) and others.
At Huddle, youth have a safe space to be authentically themselves. We welcome and respect people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities, faiths, race/nationalities, and abilities.
We empower all youth, families, and service providers to show the same respect to others and to celebrate each other’s differences.
Get Involved
We acknowledge all of our relatives of these lands of Treaties #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The Anishinaabeg, Inniniwak, Dakota, Metis, Anish-Ininew, Dene, the ancestors and descendants, and the Inuit who make the lands Manito Ahbi their home.
We also honour those who are still to come and commit ourselves to honouring the true spirit and intent of any and all treaties and agreements. We acknowledge that we, all our nations, were in a relationship long before the boundaries of what is now known as Canada were formed.
We honour all of our relatives, the four-legged, winged, swimmers, crawlers, lands and waters.
