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.
Our Mission
We walk alongside children, youth, adults and families, as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of belonging, pride and purpose.
The Link works to nurture strong and resilient youth and families by:
- Reconnecting families to their culture, identity, community and nurturing a sense of belonging.
- Improving physical, mental and emotional wellness.
- Strengthening safe, caring, collaborative and respectful relationships with family, peers and people in the community.
- Equipping youth with skills for lifelong independence, including job training and school supports.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Vision
Why we do it
Our vision is 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.
95
Years of
Service
$25M
Yearly
Revenue
300+
Staff &
Volunteers
1000s
Of Lives
Changed
At our recent Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2025, we officially announced a historic milestone: The Link has been repatriated to the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.
This follows the signing of an MOU on April 17, 2025, with Chief BlueSky and Council. Our due diligence process — completed a month early — confirmed that The Link is a strong, well-governed organization. Brokenhead’s legal counsel reviewed our operations and advised that no changes were needed.
On September 22, 2025, our bylaws were formally repealed and replaced and officially shared at the AGM. Under the new bylaws, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation — represented by the Chief and Council — is now the sole member of the corporation.
The Board of Directors remains in place and continues to oversee day-to-day governance. With several current vacancies, we’re working closely with the Nation to begin adding Brokenhead representation to the board. At this time, our senior leadership team remains unchanged.
This is a first in Manitoba, and possibly in Canada — a 96-year-old organization transitioning to First Nations governance. With 70% of the youth and families we serve identifying as First Nations, this change ensures our services are truly led by and for the communities we serve.
This repatriation is a meaningful and historic step. We are honoured to move forward under the governance of the Nation, with respect, partnership and shared vision guiding the path ahead.
Annual Report
2024-2025
We were honoured to host our 2024-2025 Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2025, in the beautiful community of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON) at the Private Tom Chief Memorial Centre.
Past Annual Reports
View an archive of our past annual reports.
Thank you funders
Your generous support empowers us to make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth and we deeply appreciate your commitment to our shared mission. Our charitable registration number is 131215196 RR0001.
