Makoose C Gamik Inc.

10/20/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!
Makoose C Gamik Inc. is hiring for multiple positions in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg!
We’re looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.
📌 See the attached poster for available positions and competition numbers.
📩 Apply today! Send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Please share to help spread the word! 💙💛

10/19/2026

💙 BECOME A FOSTER PARENT WITH MAKOOSE C. GAMIK INC.! 💙

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? You can make a difference in a child’s life by providing a safe, caring, and supportive home. 🏡❤️

How to Become a Foster Parent:

1️⃣ Choose Your Area
Select the office that serves your community.

2️⃣ Contact the Correct Office
📍 Winnipeg & Surrounding Areas
📍 Long Plain
📍 Portage la Prairie & Surrounding Areas
📍 Brandon

3️⃣ Speak to a Foster Resource Worker
Our Foster Resource Workers are happy to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

4️⃣ Complete an Application
Our team will work with you to complete your foster parent application.

5️⃣ Wait for Approval
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, your Foster Resource Worker will contact you.

💙 Every child deserves a safe place to call home. Consider opening your heart and home to a child in need.

📞 Interested in becoming a foster parent? Contact the Makoose C. Gamik Inc. office serving your area to learn more!

10/17/2026

❤️ **BECOME A CAREGIVER — MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE!** ❤️

**Makoose C Gamik Inc. – Alternative Care Department** is looking for caring, compassionate individuals and families who are interested in becoming **Alternative Caregivers and Respite Support Providers!**

Every child deserves a safe, supportive and loving environment. By opening your home and heart, you can help provide stability, comfort and a sense of belonging to children during challenging times.

🏡 **ALTERNATIVE CAREGIVERS**
You may be eligible if you:
✔️ Are 18 years or older
✔️ Have a safe and stable home
✔️ Are willing to learn and receive guidance
✔️ Have a genuine desire to support children, families and community

**As an Alternative Caregiver, you will receive:**
❤️ Training and preparation
❤️ Financial support for the child’s needs
❤️ Ongoing guidance and mentorship
❤️ A caring team to support you along the way

🤝 **RESPITE SUPPORT PROVIDERS NEEDED!**

Respite providers help support children and families by providing temporary care and support when needed.

✔️ Must be 18 years or older
✔️ Flexible dates and times
✔️ Criminal record checks, child abuse checks and prior contact checks can be completed by Makoose C Gamik Inc.
✔️ Rates are determined on a case-by-case basis

🌿 **Caregiving is about walking alongside children with kindness, patience and care, while respecting their identity, family and culture.**

You don't have to walk this journey alone. Our team is here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.

📩 **Interested in learning more? Start with a conversation!**

Contact the Makoose C Gamik Inc. Alternative Care Department:

📧 **[email protected]

📍 **Our Offices:**

* Long Plain: 204-252-2220
* Portage / Keeshkeemaquah: 204-856-0289
* Brandon: 204-725-1787
* Winnipeg: 204-697-2552

✨ **One safe home can change a child’s entire world.** ✨

Please share this post to help us reach caring individuals and families in our communities!

10/05/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!

Makoose C. Gamik Inc. is looking for a Family Care Worker to join our team in Portage la Prairie!

💙 Make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.
📋 Competition #2026-19 Family Care Worker Portage La Prairie
📧 Send your cover letter & resume to [email protected]

Join our growing team today!

09/23/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!

Are you looking for a new opportunity and feel this could be the right job for you? We’d love to hear from you!

Please send your cover letter, resume, and all valid credentials to:
[email protected]

Competition #: 2026-18

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates!

09/08/2026

📢 MAKOOSE C GAMIK INC. IS NOW HIRING! 📢

We are excited to announce multiple employment opportunities with Makoose C Gamik Inc. If you are passionate about supporting individuals, families, and our community, we encourage you to apply!

📌 CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Driver / Case Aide Support Worker
Competition #2026-13

2. Intake Worker
Competition #2026-14

3. Receptionist – Term Position
Competition #2026-15

4. CFSIS Clerk
Competition #2026-16

5. Alternative Care Worker
Competition #2026-17

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application by email to:

📧 [email protected]

Please include:

Current resume
Cover letter
Copies of any relevant certifications, education, and credentials
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
Clear Child Abuse Registry Check
Driver’s Abstract, if applicable to the position

We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and community-minded individuals to join our team.

🌟 Join Makoose C Gamik Inc. and make a positive difference in our community!

📧 Apply today: [email protected]

Please indicate the position title and competition number in your application.

07/10/2026

✨ Celebrating Our Ribbon Skirt Making Class Participants ✨

Makoose C Gamik is proud to recognize the 18 participants who attended our Ribbon Skirt Making Class. Over three inspiring days, each participant created their own beautiful ribbon skirt. Their hard work, dedication, and determination were truly inspiring to witness.

Throughout the workshop, each group shared laughter, supported one another through challenges, and celebrated the accomplishment of completing a ribbon skirt they can wear with pride.

Congratulations to each and every participant! Your creativity, resilience, and commitment to preserving and celebrating our culture are something to be proud of.

💜 The Meaning of the Ribbon Skirt

The colors of the ribbons are often connected to our spirit names, while the patterns and designs on the fabric may represent our clans or spirit guides, such as the Mikinaak (Turtle) Clan. Like our spirit names, the colors of our ribbon skirts help our ancestors recognize us and remind us that they walk beside us, offering guidance and support throughout our lives.

The ribbon skirt also symbolizes our sacred connection to Mother Earth and Grandmother Moon. It represents our culture, identity, resilience, and the strength of First Nations women.

Ribbon skirts are worn during Powwows, ceremonies, special occasions, and everyday life as an expression of pride, tradition, and identity.

🧡 National Ribbon Skirt Day – January 4

National Ribbon Skirt Day is observed every January 4. It was inspired by Isabella Kulak, who, at just 10 years old, was shamed in 2020 for wearing her ribbon skirt to school after being told it was not considered formal wear. Her courage sparked a movement that now celebrates Indigenous identity, culture, and pride across Canada.

🌿 Caring for Your Ribbon Skirt
• Wash in cold water and avoid hot water. Turn the skirt inside out and use the delicate cycle to help protect the ribbons.
• Iron on medium heat, placing a cloth over the ribbons.
• Hang or lay flat to dry.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this class such a meaningful experience. We look forward to seeing your beautiful ribbon skirts worn with pride in the community. ❤️

07/08/2026

📢 Program Postponement Notice

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Indigenous Traditional Parenting Program has been postponed until further notice.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience. We know many of you were looking forward to this program, and we remain committed to offering it when we are able.

Once new dates have been confirmed, we will share an update on our page and contact those who had registered.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out:

📞 204-856-0289
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to gathering with you in the near future. 💛🪶

06/29/2026

🌸 Ribbon Skirt Making Classes 🌸

Join us for a special opportunity to learn how to create your own Ribbon Skirt while connecting with culture, tradition, and community.

🗓 Choose ONE date:
📅 July 7, 8, or 9
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This class is designed for participants who have never made a Ribbon Skirt before and would like to learn this meaningful skill.

✨ Facilitator:
Nancy Peters
Long Plain First Nation Band Member

📞 To Register:
Please call Portage Preservation at (204) 856-0289.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early!

We look forward to seeing you there as we learn, create, and celebrate Indigenous culture together. ❤️🧵🪶

06/26/2026

📣 Indigenous Traditional Parenting Workshop Update 📣

Thank you to everyone who registered for our Indigenous Traditional Parenting Workshop! 💙

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming interest and support. The workshop is now FULL! 🎉

📋 We are now accepting names for our waitlist. If a spot becomes available, we will contact individuals in the order they were added to the waitlist.

If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 204-856-0289

Thank you for your interest in strengthening families, culture, and community through Indigenous Traditional Parenting teachings. We look forward to connecting with you at future workshops as well!

📣 Indigenous Traditional Parenting Workshop 📣

Join us for a meaningful and empowering workshop focused on Indigenous Traditional Parenting teachings for parents, caregivers, families, and community members.

🌿 Children are sacred gifts. Learn how to raise children with love, culture, respect, and connection while strengthening family and community bonds.

⚠️ Please Note: We are reserving 10 spots for current client files for case planning purposes. As a result, there will be a limited number of spots available to the public.

✨ Topics Include:
• Love, belonging, culture, respect, and balance
• Traditional teachings to carry forward
• Practical ways to support children every day
• Building strong connections to family, community, Nation, and land

📅 Dates: July 22–24 & July 27–28, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Microtel Hotel, Keeshkeemaquah, MB
👥 Age: 18+

📧 [email protected]
📞 204-856-0289

💙 Take one step today to help raise children strong in love, culture, and belonging.

✅ Registration is required. Contact us today to reserve your spot!