The Kanawayhitowin initiative supports the end of violence against Indigenous women by raising awareness of the signs of abuse in communities.
Kanawayhitowin is a Cree word that means: ‘Taking Care of Each Other’s Spirit.’
Please visit: Kanawayhitowin.ca to learn more, or email:
Launched in April 2008
it was initially a partnership with neighbours, friends and families to help identify those who may be at risk of harm. Kanawayhitowin has since grown to become a prominent public education campaign.
November 2014
In November 2014, the OFIFC re-launched the Kanawayhitowin campaign as part of a provincial strategic plan to end violence against Indigenous women and girls in Ontario and introduced a new youth-driven approach to Kanawayhitowin.