pihtikwê Episode 4: Dr. Rod McCormick – Be Courageous. Be Strategic. Be More Resistant
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Listen on Apple POdcasts Listen on Spotify We’re thrilled to have Dr. Rod McCormick as our guest on episode 4 of pihtikwê – Visits with First Nations Psychologists for a lively and […]
Announcing the Release of the What Justice Looks Like report
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We are proud to announce the launch of our new report, What Justice Looks Like: Confronting Anti-Indigenous Racism and Building Safe and Comprehensive Mental Health & Addictions Systems for Indigenous […]
pihtikwê Episode 3: Dr. Carol Hopkins – Culturally Based Means We Start from Culture First
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Dr. Carol Hopkins is our guest on episode three of pihtikwê – Visits with First Nations Psychologists. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation – a leading advocate for […]
pihtikwê Episode 2: Dr. Melanie Nelson – Winning Trust of Children and Communities
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Our guest on this episode of pihtikwê: Visits with First Nation Psychologists is Dr. Melanie Nelson. She is a proud Samahquam (St’at’imc) woman and an Assistant Professor at the University […]
Podcast Episode 1 – pihtikwê: Visits with First Nations Psychologists
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This podcast series is developed by the Healing from Trauma and Reducing Addictions group, part of the Ontario Network Environments Indigenous Health Research (ON NEIHR) Program. Situated in 10 sites […]
Announcing the Release of the National Wellness Gathering Report
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As Canada Day approaches, it is a time for reflection on the country’s history and its ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation. In this spirit, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and First […]
Indigenous Peoples Day: A Call for Equity, Resilience, and Transformation in Recognition of Indigenous Contributions
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As we celebrate another Indigenous Peoples Day, First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) highlights and honours the vast contributions of Indigenous Peoples and communities to our world and everyday lives. Indigenous […]
We’re Hiring: Indigenous School Mental Health and Wellness Consultant
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Contract position, with extension contingent on funding. First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is a national not-for-profit corporation governed and managed by Indigenous leaders. FPWC receives its mandate from the First Nation […]
Major investment in Youth Mental Health Services announced by the Canadian Government
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First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is excited to share the announcement of a significant investment in youth mental health services. The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, […]
Advancing Equity to Strengthen the First Nations Mental Wellness Workforce
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In December 2024, the Canadian federal government launched a consultation process aimed at gathering insights to shape the 2024 federal budget. Responding to this call, FPWC prepared a pre-budget submission […]