THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 VICTORIA INN HOTEL • 1808 WELLINGTON AVENUE • GRAND ENTRY: 5:30 PM

TICKETS: CALL PLANNERS PLUS AT 204.257.5205 OR ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.KANIKANICHIHK.CA

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Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. and the sākihiwēwin Foundation invites our corporate partners to support the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning — Manitoba’s largest Indigenous annual event — by joining us on June 13, 2019 to celebrate our province’s Indigenous excellence and culture.

Manaaji’idiwin: “they respect each other” reflects our vision, the spirit and intent of Manitoba’s Numbered Treaties and the promises of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord.

There is no better way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to building relationships of understanding, respect and reciprocity within Manitoba’s growing Indigenous community than by celebrating the accomplishments of Indigenous cultural leaders.

Over the past 17 years, Keeping the Fires Burning has honoured 129 First Nations, Metis and Inuit Grandmothers and Grandfathers — all of whom have made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples by safeguarding, nurturing and transmitting Indigenous cultural languages, knowledges and traditions.

Collectively, our Knowledge Keepers are the holders of our history, values, laws and world views. It is through their dedication to preserving our knowledge systems that we can retrace our steps back to knowing who we are as peoples. Today, our vibrant cultures also serve as important catalysts, not only for transforming the lives of Indigenous peoples, but for bringing all people together in the spirit of unity sharing and greater understanding.

On June 13, 2019, another eight individuals will be inducted into the Circle of Honour. These Knowledge Keepers will be selected by Manitoba’s Indigenous Representative Organizations including, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Manitoba Metis Federation, Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg, Manitoba Inuit Association, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Ka Ni Kanichihk.

Your generous support through sponsorship of this annual Indigenous cultural event is an important step towards reconciliation, and will be acknowledged throughout the evening and in all of Ka Ni Kanichihk’s publications and social media advertising supports, including Facebook and Twitter. We look forward to your response.

2019 KEEPING THE FIRES BURNING COMMITTEEDebbie Beach-DucharmeDana ConnollyJessie HowellAngie Hutchinson

Shannon KraichyLisa LewisSydney PuhachDebra Radi

Audrey RichardLoretta SmithLeslie SpillettEdith Turner

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“those who lead” in Ininewak/Cree, is a non-profit, community based, Indigenous-led organization that provides prevention-focused, culturally safe programs and services to over 900 infants, children, youth, women and families annually.

Ka Ni Kanichihk programs and services are widely recognized as innovative, impactful and accessible by its funders, participants and community members.

Net proceeds raised from Keeping the Fires Burning will support the development and delivery of high quality, culturally safe services, programs and research. These are transformative and rooted in the restoration and reclamation of our positive and powerful cultural identity.

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a registered charity (Registration No. 85494 1135 RR001)

KA NI KANICHIHKPROGRAM FUNDERSGOVERNMENT OF CANADA• Employment & Social Development• First Nations and Inuit Health Branch• Indigenous Services Canada• Justice Canada• National Crime Prevention Centre• Public Health Agency• Status of Women

GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA• Manitoba Department of Families• Manitoba Education and Training• Manitoba Justice• Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage

CITY OF WINNIPEGOshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak

FOUNDATIONS AND SUPPORTERS• Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development• Inspirit Foundation• Sexuality Education Resource Centre• United Way of Winnipeg• University of Victoria• University of Winnipeg’s Axworthy Health & RecPlex

Community Charter Fund• Winnipeg Foundation

PROUD TO BE A UNITED WAY AGENCY

We are excited to announce that Ka Ni Kanichihk will be co-hosting the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning with the SĀKIHIWĒWIN FOUNDATION: a newly incorporated organization. sākihiwēwin is a Cree word that simply means, “putting our love for our families and communities into action by ensuring that everyone is loved, protected, nurtured and supported in their growth,” which was formed to support Ka Ni Kanichihk to achieve its mandate.

sākihiwēwin FOUNDATION

KANICHIHK,KA NI“THOSE WHO LEAD”

Jessie Howell, Knowledge KeeperSharon Parenteau, Chairperson Mary Jane Loustel, TreasurerBrett Huson, SecretaryEman Agpalza, Council MemberNike Bello, Council Member

KA NI KANICHIHK COUNCILJeremy McKay, Council MemberSydney Puhach, Council MemberKen Sanderson, Council MemberHelen Robinson-Settee, Council MemberAudrey Richard, Council MemberEdith Turner, Council MemberEmily Turner, Youth Representative

2018 Keeping the Fires Burning Inductees (top row) Dan Thomas, Deb Dyck, Peetanacoot Nenakawekapo, Rusty Merrick (husband of inductee Gwen Merrick, deceased), Gerri-Lee Pangman (2018 Oscar Lathlin Memorial Scholarship winner) | (bottom row) Sadie North, Garry Robson, Elizabeth Genaille, Betsy Kematch

EVENT CHAMPION: $14,999• Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently featured as an “Event Champion” in all components of our marketing campaign promoting the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony, including all press releases, print advertising and radio and television media.

• Your organization will be introduced during the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony.

• Your organization’s name and logo will have a prominently featured full colour page in the 2019 Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Ceremony event program.

• Your organization’s representative will take part in the Grand Entry.• Your organization will receive TWENTY (20) TICKETS (PRIME SEATING) to the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony.

• Your organization will have the opportunity to set up a display in the lobby of our event’s venue.• Your organization’s website will be accessible from the Annual Keeping the Fires Burning website.

EVENT PATRON: $9,999• Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently featured in the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning commemorative program.

• Your organization will be recognized during the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony.

• Your organization’s representative will take part in the Grand Entry.• Your organization will receive TEN (10) TICKETS (PRIME SEATING) to the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony.

• Your organization will have an Exclusive Opportunity to meet 2019’s Grandmother & Grandfather inductees in our Keeping the Fires Burning VIP Room.

• Your organization’s website will be accessible from the Annual Keeping the Fires Burning website.

EVENT SPONSOR: $4,999• Your organization’s logo will be listed in the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony event program.

• Your organization’s representative will take part in the Grand Entry.• Your organization will receive SIX (6) TICKETS to the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning

Honouring Ceremony.• Your organization’s website will be accessible from the Keeping the Fires Burning website.

EVENT FRIEND: $1,999• Your organization’s logo will be listed in the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning Honouring Ceremony event program.

• Your organization’s representative will take part in the Grand Entry.• Your organization will receive TWO (2) TICKETS to the 18th Annual Keeping the Fires Burning

Honouring Ceremony.• Your organization’s website will be accessible from the Annual Keeping the Fires Burning website.

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ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:PLANNERS PLUS INC.106-475 PROVENCHER BLVD.WINNIPEG, MB R2J 4A7PLEASE REFERENCE:“KEEPING THE FIRES BURNING”

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SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (mark one): DELIVERY METHOD: EVENT CHAMPION: $14,999 Mail tickets to organization EVENT PATRON: $9,999 Donate tickets to community members (see below) EVENT SPONSOR: $4,999 Charitable Tax Receipt Required (individual ticket purchases only) EVENT FRIEND: $1,999 * Ka Ni Kanichihk is a registered charity: Reg. #85494 1135 RR001

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