First Peoples Wellness Circle

11/21/2025

📣📚 Nos 7 ressources sont maintenant disponibles en français!

We are excited to announce that all seven of our Gathering Our Knowledge Bundles are now available in French!

These resources were developed by FPWC in response to the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing culturally grounded mental wellness supports for Indigenous communities navigating increased grief, isolation, and burnout.

We hope these French versions help broaden access and support for wellness workers and community members.

🔗 Find and download the French Bundles here: https://fpwc.ca/projects/gathering-our-knowledge-bundles/

11/14/2025

Congratulations to our partner Shkabe Shkaabe Makwa on their 5 year anniversary.

11/13/2025

We’re excited to introduce the Knowledge Exchange and Resource Sharing Hub (Resource Hub)! 🌿

🔗 https://resourcehub.fpwc.ca/

A dedicated online space designed for Wellness Workers, the FPWC Resource Hub offers an accessible, custom-curated collection of materials to support and strengthen the mental wellness workforce.

Explore a wide range of resources, including:

📄 Documents & templates
🎥 Videos & podcasts
📚 Books & research
🗺️ Training, tools, and maps

The Resource Hub is more than just a collection of materials; it’s a reflection of people, compassion, and shared knowledge, supporting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Whether you’re looking to enhance existing programs or spark new ideas 💡, the Resource Hub provides culturally relevant and accessible resources that meet the needs of wellness workers across diverse communities.

Discover the Resource Hub today and connect with knowledge that nurtures wellness: 👉 https://resourcehub.fpwc.ca/

11/11/2025

November 11th: Remembrance Day

Today we honour the courage, service, and profound sacrifice of all Canadian Veterans, past and present. We remember the cost of conflict and stand grateful for their commitment to peace.

Office Closure Note: In observance of Remembrance Day, FPWC offices are closed today, Tuesday, November 11th. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th.

11/08/2025

We Remember: National Indigenous Veterans Day is November 8th. 🎖️

On this important day, FPWC extends our deepest thanks to the remarkable First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans for their courage, strength, and service. We carry the memory of their service and sacrifices forward.

FPWC is dedicated to supporting the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce by ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to promote healing and wellness for all Indigenous Veterans, their families, and communities.

11/07/2025

International Inuit Day – Today, FPWC joins in recognizing Inuit as one of the three distinct groups of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, alongside First Nations and Métis. Inuit are one of the First Peoples whose homelands span Inuit Nunangat and the circumpolar North, with rich cultures, languages, and traditions deeply connected to the land, water, and community.

Established by the Inuit Circumpolar Council in 2006, International Inuit Day (November 7) celebrates Inuit leadership, knowledge, and resilience, and amplifies Inuit voices across Inuit Nunaat and around the world.

FPWC is dedicated to enhancing the lives of First Peoples in Canada by addressing barriers to healing, wellness, and mental wellness. Our purpose is to walk with and support First Peoples and communities to share collective intelligence for healing, peace-making, and living a good life.

Our approach is centred on wellness pathways grounded in traditional knowledge and culture, fostering a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that supports wholistic healing and wellness for all First Peoples.

11/06/2025

FPWC had a great week at the FNHMA National Conference in Montréal. Special shout-out to Maxine and Anne who led a successful pre-conference workshop on Burnout on Monday.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, we truly enjoyed meeting and talking with you all.

Thanks for having us! 👋

10/30/2025

This week, we held a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia!

The training was facilitated by Collective Results and delivered in partnership with the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC). Together we hosted Indigenous community workers from across the region to learn about effective grant writing to bring powerful community ideas to life.

🫶 A big thank you to Collective Results, APC, and everyone who attended! We were honored to have been welcomed to the territory and to learn alongside the participants!

✨ This training was created based on the Grants and Proposals Toolkit that FPWC developed as part of the Gathering Our Knowledge Bundles project.

For more information on the Grants and Proposals Toolkit, please visit our website: 🔗 https://ow.ly/xoA050XkuSc

10/24/2025

Opportunities at FPWC! 🎉

We are seeking dedicated professionals to support Indigenous mental wellness:

• Policy Analyst
• Peer Learning Coordinator

(Positions open until filled, apply now!)

We are also actively looking for proposals for a Communications Specialist (RFP) to help with content, marketing, and design. Deadline for the RFP is October 30, 2025.

View all details and apply/submit your proposal here: 🔗 https://fpwc.ca/employment/

10/24/2025

FPWC is honoured to share insights from the Memory Carriers Project this week at the International Indigenous Dementia Research Network’s Annual Conference! 🙌

This gathering is an incredible opportunity to connect with Indigenous researchers, knowledge carriers, and advocates from around the world who are leading the way in dementia research and care in communities.

Memory Carriers is a community-driven initiative that supports Indigenous families, helpers, and communities in navigating dementia and end-of-life care. We are currently in the process of developing a culturally relevant dementia care toolkit and training curriculum to assist the mental wellness workforce in supporting individuals living with dementia and their families.

We are deeply grateful to be part of this important conversation and to have been given the opportunity to learn from everyone who has generously shared their stories with us – thank you for the knowledge, stories, and connection. 🤝

10/17/2025

Calling all Indigenous youth!! Check out We Matters Indigenous Youth Rise Grants!

🎉 The Indigenous Youth Rise Arts Grant is now open! 🎨✨
Have an art or media project you’re ready to bring to life? This is your moment to create and share your story. 💫
Indigenous youth ages 13–30 can apply for up to $2,000 for small projects or $5,000 for large projects. 💵🖌️
Applications are open now until October 31, 2025. Don’t wait to show the world your creativity! 💖
Find project ideas, guidelines, and the application using the link below.🔗📲
https://wemattercampaign.org/grants/arts-grant

10/15/2025

FPWC is Growing! 🚀 Seeking a Communications Specialist (RFP) & More!

First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is looking for talented people to support Indigenous mental wellness across Canada.

🌟 FEATURED: Call for Proposals - Communications Specialist (RFP) – Deadline: October 30, 2025

We are looking for an experienced Communications Specialist on contract to drive key projects, including:

• Website & social media content
• Digital marketing & promotions
• Resource layout & graphic design

Do you have expertise in communications, marketing, or design, particularly within Indigenous organizations? We want to hear from you!

View all postings and RFP details here: 🔗 https://fpwc.ca/employment/