News & updates
From the Centre and community
Funding updates, program announcements, community milestones, and invitations to gather.
Read recent announcements and earlier updates from the Centre.
EventsNovember 2026Save the date: Youth Summit 2026, November 20–22KNCLN’s Youth Summit 2026 is coming up November 20–22: three days of culture, learning, time on the land and connection for youth ages 13–18. Meals provided; registration is required.Read the story
2026
- ProgramsOctober 2026No Community Night on Friday, October 23There is no regular Community Night this Friday, October 23. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Halloween Dance instead.
ProgramsOctober 2026Learn Kanyen’kéha and Anishinaabemowin with us this fallTwo introductory language courses at the Centre: Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk) on Tuesdays from October 27 and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) on Wednesdays from October 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
EventsOctober 2026Halloween Dance: Friday, October 23Join us on Friday, October 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for our Halloween Dance at 218 Concession Street. Open to families, youth and kids.
EventsSeptember 2026Walk for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30Join KNCLN, the City of Kingston and the Walk for Truth and Reconciliation Working Group on September 30. Gather at McBurney Park (Skeleton Park) at 5:00 PM.
CommunitySeptember 2026Brandon Maracle named one of Kingston’s 40 Under 40A well-deserved congratulations to Brandon Maracle on being recognized as one of Kingston’s 2026 40 Under 40 recipients.
ProgramsSeptember 2026Threads of Creativity is back this fallTwo special Tuesday workshops at the Centre, 4:00 to 6:00 PM: Orange Shirt Day Buttons on September 29 and Cultivating Community on October 20. Free, with all materials provided.
ProgramsSeptember 2026Roots of Nourishment: a new Monday seriesA new Monday series with SERCIP and Ontario Health’s Indigenous Health Unit, pairing a Grandfather Teaching with a health focus and a hands-on activity. Next up: October 5.
CommunitySeptember 2026Thank you, United Way KFL&AKNCLN was grateful to join United Way KFL&A’s annual kick-off breakfast and offer an opening to help bring everyone together in a good way.
ProgramsSeptember 2026Rising Roots Cooking Program resumes October 7The Rising Roots Cooking Program was cancelled on September 9 and resumes on Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.- FundingMarch 2026Federal government restores cut UPIP fundingThe federal government has restored cut funding to the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples program — a key support to our Centre — for a five-year period.
- AdvocacyMarch 2026Federal Cuts to Urban Indigenous Programming Put KNCLN at RiskFunding cuts taking effect April 1, 2026 will drastically reduce our ability to serve the urban Indigenous community unless the decision is reversed.
2025
- ProgramsDecember 2025Launch of Apatisiwin ProgramKNCLN is introducing the Apatisiwin Program beginning in January 2026 — supporting Indigenous employment, training, and jobs.
- ProgramsOctober 2025HIPPY Program LaunchWe were honoured to attend the official funding announcement for the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Program.
- CommunitySeptember 2025Orange Shirt Day 2025Orange Shirt Day shirts are available for purchase in youth and adult sizes, with a design created by local students.
- EventsJune 2025National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025On Saturday, June 21, join us and the City of Kingston for celebrations from 1 to 6 p.m. at Confederation Park.
- CommunityFebruary 2025Van-tastic news!KNCLN is now the proud owner of a brand new eight-seater minivan to transport clients and youth to programming.
- LegalJanuary 2025KNCLN receives funding to build local, Indigenous-focused legal servicesIn partnership with Queen’s Faculty of Law and the Queen’s Law Clinics, KNCLN receives funding to build Indigenous-focused legal services.
- LegalJanuary 2025Katarokwi Indigenous Law Clinic on CFRCWant to know more about why we are building Indigenous legal services? Listen to a short interview with Constance on CFRC Radio.
On the Land
- On the LandOn the Land with KILN – Apple PickingJoin us for apple picking and language learning — a day on the land with the Kingston Indigenous Language Nest.
- On the LandOn the Land with KILN – Medicines & SeedsLanguage learning fun on the land — a boxed lunch provided by Loving Spoonful.
- On the LandOn the Land with KILN – Honouring WaterA gathering to honour the water. Dress for the weather.
- On the LandOn the Land with KILN – Star KnowledgeAn outdoor gathering exploring star knowledge.
