Supporting Indigenous Families on Their Path to Healing, Reunification, and Independence

Makoon Transition Inc. is an Indigenous led organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba, dedicated to walking alongside families as they navigate the challenges of the child welfare system. We provide culturally grounded transitional housing and family centered supports that focus on healing from addiction, breaking cycles of generational trauma, and strengthening parenting skills. Our holistic approach weaves together culture, community, and wellness so families can recover, reunify, and move forward with resilience and independence.

Mission

Makoon Transition Inc. is committed to preparing parents and their children for transition into independent living, free from child welfare intrusion, through intensive support, healing, and wellness programming.

Vision

Keeping our children home with their families.

Our Story

Makoon was founded in 2020 with a clear purpose: to provide safe, culturally grounded, and supportive housing for families navigating Manitoba’s child welfare system. We recognized a critical gap in services for parents seeking to heal from addiction and reunify with their children, and responded with a holistic, family-centred model rooted in Indigenous teachings and community wisdom. On September 1, 2025, Makoon proudly celebrates 5 years of walking alongside families on their journeys of recovery, healing, and reunification. Over this time, we have grown to support dozens of families each year with transitional housing, life skills training, parenting support, and wraparound addiction services. As we mark this milestone, we remain deeply committed to breaking cycles of addiction and generational trauma, keeping families together, and building stronger Indigenous communities.

Our Impact

Since opening our doors in 2020, Makoon Transition Inc. has proudly supported families in their healing and reunification journeys. Every number represents a story of resilience, love, and community.

● 177 Families have been welcomed into Makoon. 
● 309 Children have been successfully reunited with their parents and caregivers. 

These milestones reflect more than statistics, they show that when families are given the right support, they thrive. At Makoon, we believe every child deserves to grow up at home, surrounded by love, culture, and family.

Our Values

At Makoon, we are guided by the following principles:

Indigenous Leadership & Knowledge
● Our programs are shaped by Indigenous perspectives, Elders’ guidance, and cultural teachings. 

Family-Centered Support
● We place families, not systems, at the heart of every decision.

Healing & Wellness
● We create space for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual healing. 

Safety & Belonging
● We offer a secure, welcoming home environment for both parents and children. 

Respect & Accountability
● We honour the lived experiences of our families and staff with empathy and care. 

Our Team

Makoon is led by a multidisciplinary team of Indigenous professionals with lived experience and formal training in:

● Child and family reunification

● Addiction and wellness counselling

● Early childhood development

● Cultural safety and trauma-informed care

Together, we create a supportive space where families can feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow, we remain rooted in our original vision: to keep children home with their families. Our programs are strong, grounded in culture, and proven to support healing and reunification. Looking forward, our commitment is to extend these supports to as many families as possible, walking alongside them on their path to recovery, strength, and independence.

Get Involved

There are many ways to walk alongside families on their healing journey:

Explore Our Programs
● Learn more about the culturally grounded supports we offer for families navigating addiction, reunification, and healing.

Find Support at Makoon
● If your family is seeking a safe place to heal and grow, we are here to walk with you.

Join Our Team
● Be part of a compassionate, dedicated staff committed to keeping families together.

Partner With Us
● Work together with Makoon to expand opportunities and create lasting impact in the community.

“I moved into Makoon Oct 17, 2023. Since then, I’ve been reunited with my 5 children and have been offered so much support. The staff are always at arm’s reach if needed. If there are days you just need your time, they give you that and don’t pry. Always have something to keep you busy during the day, such as programs which help you grow as an individual and a parent. The best thing that happened for me and my children was Makoon ❤️”

– A Makoon Resident