First Light

First Light A community-based non-profit, located in St. John's, NL. We serve the urban Indigenous population with a wide range of programs and services, open to all.

🗣️ A cab ride. A stranger's words. And a reminder that the attitudes we think are rare are closer than we realize.Hear w...
06/15/2026

🗣️ A cab ride. A stranger's words. And a reminder that the attitudes we think are rare are closer than we realize.

Hear what our staff member Jen wants you to know before heading into National Indigenous Peoples Day

👉️ Read now: firstlightnl.ca/article/learning-listening-and-celebrating

7 days until we celebrate! 🎉National Indigenous Peoples Day is almost here and we cannot wait to gather with you!🔗firstl...
06/14/2026

7 days until we celebrate! 🎉

National Indigenous Peoples Day is almost here and we cannot wait to gather with you!

🔗firstlightnl.ca/nipd

🌅 Sunrise Ceremony | Welcome the summer solstice in a good way.Our Sunrise Ceremony on June 21st is a moment for all o...
06/11/2026

🌅 Sunrise Ceremony | Welcome the summer solstice in a good way.

Our Sunrise Ceremony on June 21st is a moment for all of us to pause and honour Mother Earth together.

Everyone is welcome to come and be with us while we reflect and give our gratitude.

Then join us again from 12:00 to 3:00 PM for our Community Celebration! We can't wait to see you!

🌅 Sunrise Ceremony
6:00–7:00 AM | Bannerman Park, St. John's, NL
Rain or Shine 🌧️

🎉 Community Celebration
12:00–3:00 PM | Bannerman Park, St. John's, NL
Keep an eye on our website and socials for our rain venue 🌧️

🔗 firstlightnl.ca/nipd

WISH: We are Métis | Saturday, June 20Join us for an afternoon of learning about Métis culture from Saskatchewan! We hav...
06/11/2026

WISH: We are Métis | Saturday, June 20

Join us for an afternoon of learning about Métis culture from Saskatchewan! We have 8 knowledge keepers, scholars, storytellers, and educators visiting all the way from Saskatoon to share their stories and expertise.

Come to one or all family-friendly workshop sessions celebrating the resiliency and vibrancy of Métis history, lived experience, food, material culture, and dance!

Learn more and sign up now:
👉️ wearemetis.eventbrite.ca

💛 Need Support With Your Status Card? 🌿Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing, First Light is here to he...
06/10/2026

💛 Need Support With Your Status Card? 🌿

Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing, First Light is here to help make the process simple and stress-free.

Contact: 709-726-5902 | [email protected]

🔗 Learn more: firstlightnl.ca/status-cards

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 🌿 TOMORROWJoin us for our Community Clean Up Day as we care for the land and neighbourhoods around so...
06/10/2026

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 🌿 TOMORROW

Join us for our Community Clean Up Day as we care for the land and neighbourhoods around some of our locations! Supplies provided, all ages are welcome, and there's a BBQ after at 70 Brookfield Road (from 2 to 4 PM)!

Join us for the cleanup 🗑️
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕓️ 10 AM to 2 PM
📍 716 Water Street, 70 Brookfield Road or 42 Bannerman Street

Learn more at
👉️ firstlightnl.ca/community-clean-up

Questions? [email protected] | 709-726-5902

🎉 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY ✨️✨ Join us at Bannerman Park for our National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration! 📅 S...
06/09/2026

🎉 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY ✨️

✨ Join us at Bannerman Park for our National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration! 📅 Sunday, June 21st

🌅 Sunrise Ceremony
🕒️ 6:00 to 7:00 AM | 📍 Bannerman Park, St. John's, NL
* Rain or Shine 🌧️

🎉 Community Celebration
🕒️ 12:00 to 3:00 PM | 📍 Bannerman Park, St. John's, NL
* 🌧️Keep an eye on our website and social media for our rain venue announcement 🌧️

Open to everyone! We can't wait to see you there.

🔗 firstlightnl.ca/nipd

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 🌿 June 11Join us for our Community Clean Up Day as we care for the land and neighbourhoods around som...
06/08/2026

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 🌿 June 11

Join us for our Community Clean Up Day as we care for the land and neighbourhoods around some of our locations! Supplies provided, all ages are welcome, and there's a BBQ after at 70 Brookfield Road (from 2 to 4 PM)!

Join us for the cleanup 🗑️
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕓️ 10 AM to 2 PM
📍 716 Water Street, 70 Brookfield Road or 42 Bannerman Street

Learn more at
👉️ firstlightnl.ca/community-clean-up

Questions? [email protected] | 709-726-5902

We're hiring! ✨ We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team at First Light's Early Learning & Childc...
06/08/2026

We're hiring! ✨

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team at First Light's Early Learning & Childcare Centre. This is a hybrid float position supporting multiple classrooms and age groups, delivering culturally grounded care and family resource programming that helps children and families thrive and feel at home.

📅 Apply by June 12, 2026

👉️ Learn more: firstlightnl.ca/careers

Address

40 Quidi Vidi Road
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, NL
A1A1C1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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