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For Families

We encourage inclusive community bonds and nurture belonging, pride and resilient families through cultural reconnection, wellness and lifelong independence skills.

The Link works to nurture strong and resilient youth and families through:

Connections

We build safe, caring, collaborative and respectful relationships between family members, families, peers and partners in the community.

Wellness

We strive to improve physical, mental and emotional wellness of our youth and their families.

Independence

We ensure youth are equipped with skills for lifelong independence including job training and school supports.

Relationships

We build safe, caring, collaborative and respectful relationships between family members, families, peers and partners in the community.

Learn More About The Link

The Link has been helping children, youth and families in Manitoba for nearly 100 years. Today our network spans four communities and includes hundreds of staff, volunteers and foster families.

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Mission

What we do…

We walk alongside children, youth, adults and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of belonging, pride and purpose.

Vision

Why we do it…

To become a community that shapes and creates opportunities for belonging, pride and purpose.

Values

How we do it…

Compassion:
through inclusivity, respect and humility.

Community:
through engagement, reciprocity and responsibility.

Well-being:
through connection, growth and balance.

Testimonials

What People Say About Our Work

From volunteers, to staff, to program participants, see what people are saying about The Link’s network of family supports.

Read Our Latest News

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  • 2023-2024 Annual Report – Together Towards Tomorrow

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Join us for our Full Moon Ceremony at Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks happening Feb. 12 at 6:00 p.m. 🌙⁠
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Location: Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks. ⁠
It is between the Spaghetti Factory and the Childrens' Museum.⁠
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The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between:⁠
• The Link: Youth and Family Supports⁠
• Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit (MKO)⁠
• Sunshine House⁠
• Manitoba Moon Voices (MMVI)⁠
• Women’s Health Clinic (WHC)⁠
• Inaadiziwin Transitional Support Services⁠
• Native Clan Organization, Inc. (NCO)⁠
• Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities⁠
• Medicine Bear, Ka Ni Kanichihk⁠
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This Ceremony is open to the community at large; all genders, cultures and abilities are invited to join together for teachings about feminine energy’s relationship with Grandmother Moon. Anyone who identifies with feminine energy is invited to participate in the Ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to attend, but will observe. If you can, we ask relatives to bring your own chair, rattles and/or drums, as well as a water container to fill and take home after the Ceremony (if you wish).
Join us for a Ribbon Skirt Sewing Workshop!⁠
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Friday, February 7, 2025⁠
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.⁠
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175 Mayfair Avenue⁠
#Winnipeg⁠
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Everyone is welcome to come and learn a little bit about sewing, to start a project and work on a project if you've already got one started!⁠
We've got supplies and machines on-site.⁠
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#Sewing #Youth #Families #YWG
Join us for a Ribbon Skirt Sewing Workshop!⁠
⁠
Friday, February 7, 2025⁠
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.⁠
⁠
175 Mayfair Avenue⁠
#Winnipeg⁠
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Everyone is welcome to come and learn a little bit about sewing, to start a project and work on a project if you've already got one started!⁠
We've got supplies and machines on-site.⁠
🧵😃⁠
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#Sewing #Youth #Families #YWG
Our February 2025 Indigenous Initiatives calendar is now available!⁠
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There is beading, sewing, a Potluck lunch, a sharing circle and so much more happening in February.⁠
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We hope to see you soon. ❤️⁠
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#Winnipeg #Youth #Manitoba #DowntownWPG #YWG #WPG #Families #IndigenousYouth
Navigating a New Job?⁠
Between the ages of 18-29?⁠
Had an EIA file within the last 3 months?⁠
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WE CAN HELP! 😃⁠
Learn more about our Journey Towards Independence Program...⁠
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- Tips to maintain employment and promoting a better quality of life⁠
- Extra support to navigate workplace challenges⁠
- Budgeting aids⁠
- Financial support for relevant job training⁠
- Advocacy for your rights as an employee⁠
- Transportation support⁠
- Connections to other community resources⁠
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📲Contact:⁠
Lisa Carlson⁠
204-590-8191⁠
lisa.carlson@thelinkmb.ca⁠
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Jewel Nault⁠
204-792-7543⁠
jewel.nault@thelinkmb.ca
As we reflect on the holiday season, we are deeply moved by the generosity and kindness of all who supported us. Your contributions have made a meaningful impact, and we are truly grateful for your unwavering commitment to our mission.⁠
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🌟 To each of our donors – thank you for your kindness, your trust and your belief in the work we do. Your support helps us continue to grow, serve and make a difference in our community. We couldn’t do it without you!⁠
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Here’s to a new year filled with continued collaboration, compassion and success. Together, we are making a real difference! 🌱⁠
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@princessauto⁠
@bell⁠
@murraychev⁠
@kitsforacause⁠
WCB Manitoba⁠
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#Grateful #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #HolidaySeason #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether @Community #Winnipeg
Beading Workshop - Join us for a workshop and learn to bead a vamp.⁠
Supplies included and everyone is welcome!⁠
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Monday - January 20, 2025⁠
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.⁠
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175 Mayfair Avenue⁠
Winnipeg⁠
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#Winnipeg #Beading #Youth #Families #BeadingWorkshop #IndigenousYouth
Good morning everyone,⁠
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TODAY's Sacred Fire is POSTPONED until further notice.⁠
We decided to reschedule due to the weather.⁠
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Please watch for the new date coming soon!⁠
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Thank you for understanding.