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Today, Canada takes a step forward in mental wellness support with the launch of the 988 helpline – a 24/7/365 text/call line offering immediate, accessible help for suicide prevention and [...]

Well Living House at St. Michael’s Hospital is seeking a Research Coordinator. This role in supporting Indigenous health equity research focuses on enhancing Indigenous-led health information systems and promoting community [...]

Le français suit.   IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 11, 2023 – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA), Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (Thunderbird), and First Peoples Wellness Circle (First Peoples) signed [...]

As we pause to reflect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is reminded of our commitment to Indigenous [...]

Indigenous youth are crucial in supporting and promoting mental wellness, and we want to hear from YOU! Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle are actively recruiting Indigenous youth [...]

Three years have passed, but the memory of Joyce Echaquan, a cherished mother and member of the Atikamekw community, remains present, and the fight for justice is ongoing. Her tragic [...]

(JULY 21, 2023 – NORTH BAY, ON) – First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is thrilled to announce a $2.5 million combined investment in new funding from Health Canada and the [...]

FPWC is part of the transformative journey towards Indigenous wellness. Our own Dr. Ed Connors, Dr. William Mussell, and Despina Papadopoulos showcase how FPWC, with a two-eyed seeing approach and [...]

Indigenous Health Care Organizations Launch Rise Above Racism Campaign, Championing a Call for Allies Within the Canadian Healthcare System   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Ottawa, April 2023 – In an [...]

This year marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This federal statutory holiday aims to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Indian Residential School System. This [...]