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.
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.Read the story
2026
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.
