First Peoples Wellness Circle

09/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Memory Carriers Toolkit, a new resource designed to support culturally grounded dementia care. This Toolkit offers practical guidance and strategies for families, caregivers, community members, and frontline workers who are walking alongside a person living with dementia.

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

Now available in English and French! Share it with your networks today!

08/19/2026

World Indigenous Su***de Prevention Conference 2026

FPWC invites our network to explore the World Indigenous Su***de Prevention Conference 2026, hosted by Te Rau Ora at Tuurangawaewae Marae, Aotearoa New Zealand!

This landmark gathering marks 10 years since the Tūramarama Declaration, bringing together global Indigenous voices to advance wellness, su***de prevention, and healing.

Event details:
• November 4-6, 2026 🗓️
• Theme: Wai Ora (Healing Waters) 🌊

Who should attend:
• Indigenous leaders, mental wellness practitioners, researchers, youth, and family champions.

🔗 Register now: www.wispc2026.com

08/05/2026

Meeting basic needs such as housing is an important social determinant of health. Access to stable housing, housing supports, services to assist with life skills are some of the areas that can promote health and wellbeing for members of our community. Check out this critical resource that can support communities to create meaningful plans on housing, health and wellbeing.

The First Nations Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA), in collaboration with FNHMA, is pleased to announce that Building Wellness-Housing and Health, Stronger Together: A Collaborative Toolkit for First Nations Communities is now available!

Created to strengthen collaboration between First Nations housing and health professionals, this practical resource includes tools, templates, promising practices, and First Nations-informed approaches to support healthier homes and stronger communities.
Available for purchase for $48.00 CAD.

FNHPA and FNHMA members receive a FREE digital copy as an exclusive member benefit!
Whether you are a housing professional, health manager, community planner, or First Nations leader, this toolkit can help strengthen partnerships, encourage collaboration, and advance housing and community wellness.

Get your copy today and discover how housing and health professionals can work together to build stronger, healthier First Nations communities.

Click the link below to get your copy today: https://www.fnhma.ca/product-page/building-wellness-a-collaborative-toolkit-for-first-nations-communities

07/31/2026

Please note that FPWC offices will be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the Civic Holiday. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 4th.

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing long weekend! 🎉

07/30/2026

This year’s report, Collective Voices, Shared Wellness: Collaboration and Growth in Action, reflects a year of growth, learning, strong relationships, and continued commitment to the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce and the communities we serve.

Inside the report, we share highlights from across FPWC’s work, including:

🌿 The launch of our Knowledge Exchange and Resource Sharing Hub
🌿 New training and resources supporting child, youth, workforce, and intergenerational wellness
🌿 The release of the Wellness Worker Self-Assessment Toolkit
🌿 The launch of our Rekindling the Fire: Supporting Workforce Wellness Together podcast
🌿 Research and engagement guided by the voices and experiences of the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce
🌿 Our announcement as a co-host of the 10th International Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering in 2028

We extend our gratitude to our Board of Directors, staff, National Advisory Circle, Thought Leaders, Knowledge Carriers, funders, partners, collaborators, and all those who walked alongside us throughout the year.

Most importantly, we honour the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce and the communities we serve. Your voices, experiences, and leadership continue to shape and guide our work.

Read the full 2025-2026 Annual Report: https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/news/2025-2026-annual-report/

07/29/2026

On July 13, the Indigenous Health and Wellness Confederacy, in partnership with the International Indigenous Council for Healing Our Spirit Worldwide, came together in ceremony to mark the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the 10th International Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering (HOSW10).

This MOU signing and pipe ceremony represents a meaningful step in preparing to host HOSW10 in Ottawa from May 14–18, 2028, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

Marking the first time a pipe ceremony has been held to formally commit to the relationship and collaboration for Healing Our Spirit Worldwide, this milestone carries deep significance. It reflects a shared, sacred commitment to move forward in a good way, grounded in ceremony, relationship, respect, and collective responsibility.

Guided by the theme "Honouring Sacred Connections and Strengthening Indigenous Wellness through Collective Action" and the gathering statement "Gathered in Hope," HOSW10 will bring Indigenous Peoples, communities, Elders, Knowledge Carriers, youth, health and wellness practitioners, researchers, leaders, governments, policy makers, and allies together from around the world.

As planning continues, we look forward to walking together in preparation for this landmark international gathering of healing, wellness, culture, knowledge exchange, and shared action.

Learn more and stay connected: www.hosw.com

07/28/2026

We’re hiring! 🌟

FPWC is expanding! We've just added a new Finance & Administrative Support role to the team, and we are continuing to recruit for our RISE Project positions.

If you're passionate about Indigenous mental wellness, community healing, and driving change, check our our open positions:

➡️ Finance & Administrative Support (Newly Added!)
➡️ RISE Project Roles

Apply or learn more here: 🔗 www.fpwc.ca/employment

Please share or tag anyone who might be a great fit! 🔁

07/27/2026

FPWC and School Mental Health Ontario / Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario are excited to introduce Walking Together, a new resource bundle dedicated to supporting Indigenous student wellness in Ontario.

Shaped by Indigenous families, these resources provide practical tools on:

✨ Building wellness habits
🤝 Partnering with schools and communities
❤️ Culture as medicine
🧠 Mental health awareness

New on-demand webinars are now available in English, with French versions on the way! We invite you to explore the webinars and share them across your networks today.

https://fpwc.ca/projects/walking-together/

We're just getting started! Keep an eye out for more Walking Together resources – launching soon!

07/22/2026

The 10th International Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Gathering (HOSW10) will take place May 14–18, 2028, in Ottawa on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

HOSW10 will bring together Indigenous Peoples, communities, healers, Elders, Knowledge Carriers, youth, health and wellness practitioners, researchers, leaders, governments, policy makers, and allies from around the world for learning, healing, cultural celebration, knowledge exchange, and shared action.

Read the Press Release and learn more about this milestone gathering: hosw.com/media

HOSW10 host leaders: Thunderbird Partnership Foundation First Peoples Wellness Circle First Nations Health Managers Association Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Substance Addiction Committee