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Purpose:
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Ka Ni Kanichihk will offer a culturally relevant rehabilitative program to 12-17 year old Aboriginal females involved in the justice system and in gang activities in Winnipeg. The program is comprised of classroom learning sessions, employment training and mentoring, academic tutoring and connection to community resources including counselling and drug and alcohol treatment. Learning activities will cover land based traditional knowledge and practices, life skills, pre-employment training, career exploration, community volunteering as well as drama therapy. The project will work with 45 female youth in conflict with the law over a three year period.
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