Programs & Services

Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders
Youth Programs
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata youth program provides our young people a space to learn, grow, and share their gifts. Youth programming is hosted all year round through our community care sites and the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre. The Youth Program is supported by the Sacred 7 Youth Council to inform and improve our programming. The council is elected by community youth every June and meets twice a month throughout the year to discuss important issues, programs, and new incentives for participants and families attending our programs.
What’s New
There are no posts right now. Please check back later!
Youth Program Calendar
There are no events right now. Please check back later!
Youth Programs & Resources
Honouring the Sacred Bond of Families
Family Support
What’s New
There are no posts right now. Please check back later!
Resources & Supports
Nagijeung Abinoojiik (Care for our Children)
Nagijeung Abinoojiik is an Indigenous community-based response service to keep Winnipeg North End families together. The team serves families seeking support, assistance, and guidance during times of need or crisis.
24-Hour Family Helper Line: 204-589-8528
Family Group Conferencing
Family Group Conferencing (FGC) is an Indigenous-led, evidence-based model that assists families involved with CFS-mandated agencies in becoming the decision-makers in reunifying their families. All members of a family meet to discuss what is needed to ensure their child(ren) will be cared for and safe.
Home-Based Crisis Intervention Services
Provides one-to-one support to Indigenous children and youth 10-17 years of age who are struggling with family relationships and experiencing parent/child conflict.
CFS Liaison
Offers support and advocacy to families involved with the child welfare system.
Child Development Centre
Located within Isobel’s Place, the Child Development Centre provides culturally relevant programming and childminding for children aged 12 weeks to 23 months. Priority is given to children of young moms enrolled in the program.
Everyone Welcome
Community Care
Community Care sites are natural gathering places for Winnipeg’s urban Indigenous community to create and access community-driven, culturally relevant prevention and support-based programs and services, including drop-in, emergency services, workshops, training and volunteer opportunities.
Community Calendar
There are no events right now. Please check back later!
Community Drop-In
Coffee is always on. We offer free internet access, lunch, bus tickets, laundry, snacks, advocacy, and referrals to other Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and sister programs.
Stop by between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday to Friday.
Larsen Community Care Site
575 Larsen Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2K 1R5
Phone: 204-925-0358
McGregor Community Care Site
363 McGregor Street
Winnipeg, MB R2W 4X4
Phone: 204-925-6816
Sacred Connections Program
Culturally based programs and activities to engage Indigenous children, youth and families in reconnecting to Indigenous culture and identity.
Creating a Sense of Belonging
Transitional Housing
Returning to our Indigenous values of caring for one another, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre has created programs and initiatives that are rooted in culture and community care.
In 2022…
68.2%
people surveyed were living under-housed.
Amoowigamiig
Amoowigamiig is a community washroom and resource centre located on the grounds of the Thunderbird House in downtown Winnipeg. The facility supports surrounding community members’ access to washroom facilities 16 hours a day as well as referrals to resources and access to harm reduction supplies.
Yellow Shawl
A communal housing program offering Indigenous youth 16-21 years of age who are at risk for or experiencing homelessness, safe, stable housing to support them to pursue their educational and employment goals while developing the necessary life skills to live independently.
Creating a Sense of Belonging
Transitional Housing
Returning to our Indigenous values of caring for one another, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre has created programs and initiatives that are rooted in culture and community care.
In 2022…
68.2%
people surveyed were living under-housed.
Amoowigamiig
Amoowigamiig is a community washroom and resource centre located on the grounds of the Thunderbird House in downtown Winnipeg. The facility supports surrounding community members’ access to washroom facilities 16 hours a day as well as referrals to resources and access to harm reduction supplies.
Yellow Shawl
A communal housing program offering Indigenous youth 16-21 years of age who are at risk for or experiencing homelessness, safe, stable housing to support them to pursue their educational and employment goals while developing the necessary life skills to live independently.
Creating a Sense of Belonging
Transitional Housing
Returning to our Indigenous values of caring for one another, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre has created programs and initiatives that are rooted in culture and community care.
In 2022…
68.2%
people surveyed were living under-housed.
Amoowigamiig
Amoowigamiig is a community washroom and resource centre located on the grounds of the Thunderbird House in downtown Winnipeg. The facility supports surrounding community members’ access to washroom facilities 16 hours a day as well as referrals to resources and access to harm reduction supplies.
Yellow Shawl
A communal housing program offering Indigenous youth 16-21 years of age who are at risk for or experiencing homelessness, safe, stable housing to support them to pursue their educational and employment goals while developing the necessary life skills to live independently.
Spirit of Peace
Gender-based Violence Prevention
Spirit of Peace
Helps families heal from the effects of violence and provides a variety of services in order to deal with the whole person and family.This program provides hot meal and transit tickets.
For more information please contact us at 204-925-0300 or SOPinfo@mamawi.com.
Human Trafficking in Canada Project
Protecting and Strengthening Families
Caring For Our Relatives
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre’s Caring for Our Relatives program (formerly “Children in Care”) was developed to protect and strengthen families. The program is informed by our Seven Sacred Teachings and develops resources directly with CFS Agencies to meet specific agency needs.
Indigenous Care Home Programs
Otherwise known as foster care, our care home programs are supported by a caring network of Indigenous care providers who ensure children in care are respected, honoured and cared for through Indigenous values, ceremonies, programming and approaches that support individual and family empowerment, healing and wellness.
Are you a caring individual or couple with an open heart and home?
Consider becoming a Care Provider for one of our Indigenous Care Home Programs.
Youth Programs & Resources
Youth Care Homes
Luke’s Place
Luke’s Place is a residential youth group care initiative for boys who require culturally appropriate care and long-term planning to return to family or referral to ongoing placement. Luke’s Place is a Level 4, 6-bed provincially licensed, residential care facility for boys 11-14 years of age.
Circle of Care
Circle of Care is a residential youth group care home for female-identifying teens 13-17 who require culturally appropriate, short-term care. This Level 4, 10-bed, provincially licensed facility allows a maximum stay of 45 days, with the goal of establishing a longer-term plan to reunify family, prepare for independent living, or refer to ongoing placement.
Honouring the Spirit of our Little Sisters
Little Sisters is a residential youth group care home for female/transgender teens who require ongoing specialized care to begin their healing journey from exploitation. Little Sisters is a Level 5, 6-bed provincially licensed residential care facility for female/transgender youth 13-17 years of age.
Hands of Mother Earth
Hands of Mother Earth Healing Lodge (HOME) is a rural group care home providing a nurturing and safe environment for youth ages 13-17 at risk of sexual exploitation. HOME is a Level 5, 6-bed provincially licensed residential care facility for female/transgender teens 13-17 years of age and is the only one in Canada.
Partner Initiatives
Little Red Spirit – Young Street
Little Red Spirit Aboriginal Head Start is a community-based early childhood education program for Indigenous children between the ages of 3 and 6. It is located at 185 Young Street in the Broadways Neighbourhood Centre.
Phone: 204-783-8116
Email: littlered.lrs@mymts.net
Little Red Spirit – Dufferin
Little Red Spirit Dufferin is a community-based early intervention program that supports the development of families with Indigenous children between the ages of 4 and 6 years who reside in the Centennial community and are willing to participate in the program.
Phone: 204-770-3382
Email: littleredspiritdufferin@hotmail.com
Indigenous Vision for the North End
Indigenous Vision for the North End is a coalition of community-based organizations. We will create safe spaces for residents of the North End to meet, connect, and grow, support leadership development and capacity building, and promote the engagement and participation of Indigenous community members.
Email: IVNECoordinator@mamawi.com
North End Wellness Centre – Win Gardner Place
Win Gardner Place (formally NEWC) is a welcoming space where community members have access to a variety of resources and services provided through the collaborative efforts of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Splash Child Enrichment Centre, the Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre, and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
Iskwewak Awetowak Nipocawin (Women Leading Knowledge)
Research project to address the systemic barriers within research and community development by building a research and training institute led by Indigenous women.
Giganawenimaanaanig
Giganawenimaanaanig is a provincial consortium comprising affected family members, non-profit agencies, service providers, Indigenous political organizations, and governmental bodies dedicated to continuous policy development and implementation of the 231 Calls to Justice outlined in the ‘Reclaiming Power and Place – Final Report National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
MMIWG2S+ Urban Indigenous Action Group
The UIAG is a group of Survivors, family members, frontline service providers, and experts with lived experience in the urban reality and violence who developed the urban chapter of the National Action Plan to Eliminate Violence Against *Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
