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First Peoples Wellness Circle

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An Indigenous-led national not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of Canada’s First Peoples.

The First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is an Indigenous-led national not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of Canada’s First Peoples by addressing healing, wellness, and mental wellness barriers. The organization’s purpose is to walk with and support First Peoples and communities to share collective intelligence for healing, peace-making, and living a good life. FPWC’s approach is centred on promoting wellness pathways based on traditional knowledge and culture that supports healing and wellness and fosters a two-eyed seeing approach. FPWC envisions a nation where our First Peoples experience wholistic health and wellness by championing diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

11/04/2026

📣 Are you attending the First Nations Health Managers Association’s 14th Annual National Conference?

🕑 Happening Today! 2:00–3:30 PM (PST)

➡️ The Impact of Health Emergency Management on Mental Wellness: Wise Practices to Support First Nations and the Mental Wellness Workforce. Delivered by Dr. Brenda Restoule and Dr. Emily Kirk, this interactive concurrent workshop will explore the impacts of Health Emergency Management (HEM) on First Nation communities and the mental wellness workforce.

Be sure to join in on this important conversation!

11/03/2026

This week FPWC is at the First Nations Health Managers Association’s 14th Annual National Conference!

📍 Come find us at our booth! We’re excited to connect with everyone, share about our latest projects and resources, and learn about the great work happening in your communities.

🎤 Don’t miss the concurrent workshop, presented by Dr. Brenda Restoule and Dr. Emily Kirk, happening Wednesday November 4, at 2:00 PM (PST) on The Impact of Health Emergency Management on Mental Wellness!

We look forward to connecting with you throughout the week!

10/20/2026

Now Available! 📚 Journey Carriers: A Community Toolkit for Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

This Toolkit supports conversations related to MAiD and end of life care in ways that feel respectful and safe. It walks alongside the strong caregiving traditions and cultural practices held in communities, supports conversations with healthcare providers, and helps families explore what feels right for them.

🔗 https://fpwc.ca/projects/journey-carriers/

The Journey Carriers Toolkit is now available in English and French. Share it with your networks today!

10/13/2026

Health Directors and Managers across Canada are invited to participate in two surveys designed to connect information about health leadership with the broader community conditions that support wellness.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍂

Please note that the FPWC offices are closed today, Monday, October 12th, and will reopen tomorrow during regular business hours.

We hope everyone is enjoying a safe, restful long weekend surrounded by loved ones and taking in the beautiful fall weather! ✨🌾

10/10/2026

This , we are celebrating and uplifting the vital work of the First Nations Mental Wellness Workforce across Canada. 🙌

From Mental Wellness and Crisis Response Teams to Indian Residential School Resolution Health Supports and specialized wellness groups, these dedicated workers bring strength, healing, and culturally grounded care to First Nations communities every single day.

To support their capacity-building and ongoing work, the FPWC Resource Hub offers an accessible, custom-curated portal filled with culturally relevant tools, training opportunities, templates, research, and wise practices.

💡 Explore, share, and connect with trusted Indigenous mental wellness resources today: https://resourcehub.fpwc.ca/

10/09/2026

“They’re helping you. You have to help them.” 🌿

For Joe Pitawanakwat (Creators Garden - Joseph Pitawanakwat), learning about plant medicines means learning how to care for the relationships that sustain us.

On this episode of Rekindling the Fire, the founder of Creator’s Garden joins Rachel Robinson to explore how Anishinaabe plant knowledge connects the health of the land with the wellness of our communities. From his grandmother’s teachings to helping young people find belonging and purpose, Joe shares what becomes possible when we recognize our responsibility to the living world around us.

🎧 Listen to “Nourishing the Body, Feeding the Mind” wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://fpwc.ca/rekindling-the-fire/

10/05/2026

We’re hiring at First Peoples Wellness Circle!

Are you passionate about supporting Indigenous mental wellness and contributing to meaningful, community-focused work? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our growing team in two open positions:

➡️ Human Resources Assistant
➡️ Implementation Coach – RISE Project

Learn more about the job details and apply here: https://fpwc.ca/employment/

09/30/2026

Join us in honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We hold space for survivors, families, and communities while remembering the legacy and effects of residential schools. May we continue walking together in truth, healing, understanding, and reconciliation.

Please note: FPWC offices will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th in observance of this day. We encourage everyone to take time to reflect, learn, and engage with local community events. 🧡

09/25/2026

We had a great time attending the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) Health & Wellness Conference in Niagara Falls! Thank you for inviting us and the warm welcome. It was wonderful meeting everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello and learn about the latest resources!

Address

857 Yellek Trail
North Bay, ON
P1B8G5

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17053134942

Website

http://www.fpwc.ca/

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