Indigenous-led national not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of First Peoples by addressing healing, wellness, and mental wellness barriers.
FPWC is hiring a remote Research Assistant (full-time, temp until Oct 2025) to support vital work on community infrastructure & mental wellness in First Nations communities.
Apply by Monday, July 22!
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#Hiring#JobSeekers
Enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend! π· Please note that FPWC offices will be closed on Monday, May 19th. We'll be back on Tuesday. Have a wonderful holiday! π
#OfficeClosure#VictoriaDay#Canada
May 5 is #RedDressDay β a time to honour #MMIWG2S and call for justice.
FPWC stands with survivors, families & communities, working to build safe, culturally grounded systems where Indigenous women, girls & 2SLGBTQIA+ people are protected, heard & valued.
#NoMoreStolenSisters
Wishing a Happy Easter to all our friends and partners who celebrate! π°π·
Please note that the FPWC offices will be closed on Friday, April 18th and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22nd.
#HappyEaster#FPWC
On #NationalIndigenousLanguagesDay, FPWC honours the connection between language and well-being. Language is not just spoken; it is lived, felt, and carried through generations. We understand that language is essential for maintaining cultural identity and fostering wellness π€
On Feb 26-27, the Gathering Our Knowledge Bundles team from FPWC hosted their Capstone Event in Vancouver, BC, marking the completion of an incredible project. π
A big thank you to everyone who contributed their time, wisdom, and heart to this journey. π
#KnowledgeSharing
What Justice Looks Like, developed with @ThunderbirdPF, now available in French!
On #DayToEliminateRacism we reaffirm our commitment to confronting anti-Indigenous racism in health care
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π English https://t.co/emohDDYfsB
Today is #PinkShirtDay! β¨ At First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC), we recognize the impact that bullying can have on mental wellness.
Everyone deserves a safe and supportive environment to thrive in wholistic wellness and cultural safety. π
#BullyingPrevention#MentalWellness
In observance of the Family Day holiday, FPWC offices will be closed on February 17. We will resume regular business hours on the following day. Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones! π
οΏ½οΏ½ New Episode! π Join us on the pihtikwΓͺ podcast with Dr. Ethsi Stewart, a trailblazer in First Nations Psychology. Learn about her work in Indigenous mental health and healing.
Listen now! π https://t.co/IFL2RwDNtN
#pihtikwe #Podcast #IndigenousVoices
π’ External Job Posting: Youth Engagement Lead
Looking to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous youth? Apply now for the Youth Engagement Lead position! For more info and to apply, click the link:
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We are hosting Roundtable Discussions on Anti-Indigenous Racism and are seeking Indigenous scholars and graduate students, and Inuit working in the mental health sector to join the conversation! π¬
Please register here if you're interested: https://t.co/qxrBmkwXKM π
Season's Greetings! π FPWC offices will be closed for the holiday break from December 23 to January 6. We wish everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! π
Happy Holidays and we look forward to reconnecting in the New Year! β¨
Exciting news! π We're analyzing 20 Mental Wellness Teams across Ontario, serving 120 First Nations communities. This project aims to highlight successes, challenges, and advocate for sustainable funding. To learn more about this project connect with us: https://t.co/Mjgzu52XKA
Grateful to have participated in the National First Nations Homelessness & Mental Wellness Forum in Vancouver, BC. It was an honour to lead discussions, connect, and share resources. Looking forward to continued collaboration with supporting First Nations people and communities!
In November and on Remembrance Day, we wear poppies to honour those touched by service. Today, we reflect on the courage and sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve. FPWC offices will be closed on November 11 in observance of #RemembranceDay. πΊ