Ndinawe Endaawaad

What Ndinawe Endaawaad does

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc., operating as Ndinawe and branded "Our Relatives' Home," is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered at 650 Burrows in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The organization delivers an integrated continuum of culturally grounded services for urban Indigenous youth aged 11 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness, exploitation, family conflict, placement breakdown, or mental health crises. Its program portfolio includes a 16-bed 24-hour Safe House, the Tina's Safe Haven 24-hour drop-in centre, the 12-suite Chu Manitou Tanka Oyati Tipi transitional housing facility for youth aged 16-17, two licensed four-bed residential homes (Niich Zhaweniman Odeak) for ages 11-17, and Wazoson Zagiiwaywin, a housing and systems-navigation program for young adults aged 18-24. All programs are deliberately immersed in Indigenous culture and grounded in traditional ways of knowing and being, with the Seven Sacred Teachings (Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, Truth) forming a programmatic anchor.

The organization operates an 11-month accredited Child & Youth Care Certificate Program in partnership with Red River College Polytechnic, training frontline youth workers in trauma-informed and culturally based practice, and supports creative programming through the North End Arts Centre. Service delivery is direct, in-person, and 24/7 where residential, with intake via a 24-hour line and referrals from Child and Family Services and the Provincial Placement Desk. The Safe House alone is described as providing an average of approximately 5,500 nights per year of food, shelter, and support.

Ndinawe charges no fees for its core services and is funded primarily through grants and donations rather than market revenue. Funding sources include the Province of Manitoba (Department of Families, Victim Services, Lighthouses), the Government of Canada (Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada, Reaching Home – End Homelessness Winnipeg, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), the City of Winnipeg, and foundation/corporate giving from United Way Winnipeg, The Winnipeg Foundation, The Home Depot Canada Foundation, and Bell Let's Talk, supplemented by individual donations via CanadaHelps. The organization is governed by a six-member volunteer Board of Directors and operates with 101-250 employees across multiple physical sites in Winnipeg's North End.

Name

Ndinawe Endaawaad

Legal name

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Website

https://ndinawe.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad (Ndinawe) is an Indigenous-led non-profit in Winnipeg operating a continuum of culturally grounded emergency shelter, drop-in, transitional housing, residential, and training programs for urban Indigenous youth aged 11-24, funded primarily through government grants, foundations, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Youth emergency shelter
• Indigenous youth services
• Transitional housing programs
• Youth care training
• Drop-in support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from federal and provincial government programs including Department of Families Manitoba, Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada, Reaching Home – End Homelessness Winnipeg, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from foundations and corporate giving programs including United Way Winnipeg, The Winnipeg Foundation, The Home Depot Canada Foundation, and Bell Lets Talk.
3. Donations: Individual donations accepted through CanadaHelps online platform.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ndinawe is an Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization providing a free, integrated continuum of programs for urban Indigenous youth aged 11-24 in Winnipeg. Core offerings include a 16-bed 24-hour emergency Safe House, a 24/7 drop-in centre (Tina's Safe Haven), a 12-suite transitional home for ages 16-17, two licensed 4-bed residential homes for ages 11-17, a young-adult housing and systems-navigation program (Wazoson Zagiiwaywin), and an 11-month accredited Child & Youth Care Certificate Program delivered with Red River College Polytechnic. All programs are immersed in Indigenous culture and traditional ways of knowing and being, targeting harm reduction, crisis intervention, education, and stabilization.

Product overview

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad is an Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization offering a continuum of integrated programs and services for urban Indigenous youth aged 11-24 in Winnipeg. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs: the Safe House (16-bed emergency shelter), Tina's Safe Haven (24-hour drop-in center), Chu Manitou Tanka Oyati Tipi (12-suite transitional home for 16-17 year olds), Niich Zhaweniman Odeak (two 4-bed residential homes for 11-17 year olds), and Wazoson Zagiiwaywin (housing support for 18-24 year olds). Supporting these core services is the Child & Youth Care Certificate Program (an 11-month accredited training partnership with Red River College Polytechnic) and the North End Arts Centre (creative programming). All programs are immersed in Indigenous culture and traditional ways of knowing, targeting harm reduction, crisis intervention, education, and stabilization for youth experiencing homelessness, exploitation, family conflict, placement breakdown, and mental health crises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ndinawe Safe House A sixteen-bed 24-hour emergency shelter facility providing accessible shelter, basic necessities, and culturally appropriate counseling for Winnipeg children and youth who are living on the streets, at risk of abuse and exploitation, or in need of a safe place to stay.
• Tina's Safe Haven A 24-hour drop-in centre for Winnipeg youth aged 13-24 providing access to basic needs, employment and housing resources, programming, laundry, showers, meals, counseling support, recreational activities, and art programs.
• Chu Manitou Tanka Oyati Tipi A 12-suite second-stage transitional home for youth aged 16-17 offering supportive independent living with self-contained apartments, 24-hour staffing, and programming to help youth build skills and confidence while transitioning into adulthood.
• Niich Zhaweniman Odeak Two licensed four-bed residential homes ("Two Kind Hearts") for youth ages 11-17 providing transitional housing opportunities with specialized cultural services and supports, enabling youth to transition from emergency supports to more permanent housing.
• Child & Youth Care Certificate Program An 11-month full-time accredited training program delivered in partnership with Red River College Polytechnic, providing culturally informed training in child and youth care covering trauma, family dynamics, crisis intervention, mental health, and the youth criminal justice system; students receive college certificates upon completion.
• Wazoson Zagiiwaywin A safe space and support program for youth aged 18-24 providing housing supports, systems navigation, and transitional support services including employment assistance, banking, and EIA support for young adults navigating adult systems.
• North End Arts Centre An arts program housed within Tina's Safe Haven that promotes creative expression and builds confidence through diverse mediums including pottery, drawing, painting, and digital media, with the goal of exposing youth talent to communities outside the North End.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Red River College PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership offering the Child and Youth Care Certificate Program. Red River College Polytechnic provides accreditation for the 11-month full-time training program that includes a 4-week life skills pre-acceptance component followed by a 10-month college program. Students receive college certificates upon completion.
• Province of Manitoba - Department of FamiliescoreOthersGovernment funding partner providing operational support through Victim Services and Lighthouses programs.
• Government of Canada - Urban Programming for Indigenous PeoplescoreOthersFederal government funding program supporting urban Indigenous programming.
• First Nations and Inuit Health BranchsupportingOthersFederal health program providing funding support for Indigenous youth health services.
• Public Health Agency of CanadasupportingOthersFederal public health agency providing funding support.
• Reaching Home – End Homelessness WinnipegcoreOthersFederal homelessness strategy providing funding for housing and support services for Winnipeg's homeless population.
• United Way WinnipegcoreOthersMajor nonprofit funding partner supporting community services in Winnipeg.
• The Winnipeg FoundationsupportingOthersCommunity foundation providing funding support for local programs.
• City of WinnipegsupportingOthersMunicipal government funding partner.
• Centre for Aboriginal Human ResourcesupportingOthersEmployment and human resource organization serving Indigenous community.
• The Home Depot Canada FoundationsupportingOthersCorporate foundation providing funding for housing-related programs.
• Bell Let's TalksupportingOthersMental health initiative providing funding for mental health programming and awareness.
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research CouncilsupportingOthersFederal research funding agency supporting academic research initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MacDonald Youth Services: Winnipeg-based nonprofit providing mental health, residential, and community services for children, youth, and families. Directly comparable service mix including residential care and youth mental health support.
• Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre: Winnipeg-based Indigenous-led nonprofit providing family, community, and youth programs including housing and cultural support. Directly comparable as another Indigenous-rooted community service organization serving overlapping populations in the same city.
• Ka Ni Kanichihk: Winnipeg Indigenous nonprofit offering healing, family violence intervention, and youth programming. Comparable in mission, cultural framework, target population, and Winnipeg geography.
• Knowles Centre: Manitoba-based child and youth care organization providing residential treatment, mental health, and community programs. Comparable as a Winnipeg-region youth-serving organization with residential capacity, though not Indigenous-led.
• Boys & Girls Club of Winnipeg: Local affiliate of a national youth development nonprofit serving Winnipeg youth with recreation, education, and drop-in programming. Comparable as a multi-program youth services nonprofit in the same city.

Regional players

• Mainstays Project Inc. Winnipeg housing-focused nonprofit serving youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a Winnipeg shelter and housing provider, though operating from a non-Indigenous framework.

Broad incumbents

• Kids Help Phone: Canada-wide e-mental health service for youth. Comparable as a national youth-services nonprofit supporting young people in crisis, though operating through a different (digital/remote) delivery model.
• Covenant House Toronto: Canada's largest youth shelter operator with sites in Toronto, Vancouver, and other cities. Comparable as a youth emergency shelter and housing provider, though at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Anishnawbe Health Toronto: Toronto-based Indigenous health and wellness organization offering traditional healing, primary care, and community programs. Comparable as an Indigenous-led service organization integrating culture, health, and community supports, though with a broader health focus.

Others

• End Homelessness Winnipeg: Winnipeg community planning body coordinating the local response to homelessness, including administration of the federal Reaching Home program. Comparable as a strategic ecosystem partner and funder relationship relevant to Ndinawe's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ndinawewinnipeg
• Instagraminstagram.com/relativeshome
• Xx.com/relativeshome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ndinawe

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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