Announcing the Release of the What Justice Looks Like report
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Major investment in Youth Mental Health Services announced by the Canadian Government
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
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 […]
Job Posting: Knowledge Exchange Facilitator
First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is an Indigenous-led national not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of First Peoples in Canada by addressing healing, wellness, and mental wellness barriers. The organization’s […]
2024 National Wellness Gathering for Indian Residential School Survivors
Due to the capacity of the venue, registration and waitlist for registration are closed. We appreciate your interest in this very important gathering, and we recognize the complex and multilayered […]
