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.

SAVE THE DATE | Gathering of Voices - Sep 23🗓️ Mark your calendars! 🍂 Gathering of Voices Fall Feast is taking place W...
09/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE | Gathering of Voices - Sep 23

🗓️ Mark your calendars!

🍂 Gathering of Voices Fall Feast is taking place Wednesday, September 23

Registration opens next week! Be sure to keep an eye on our social media pages for updates. We can't wait to gather with you! 🍁

👉️ Learn more at firstlightnl.ca/gathering-of-voices

We're hiring! 🚀⁠⁠❤️ We are looking for a Manager of Indigenous Housing and Inclusion to join our team at First Light.⁠⁠I...
09/03/2026

We're hiring! 🚀⁠
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❤️ We are looking for a Manager of Indigenous Housing and Inclusion to join our team at First Light.⁠
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In this role you’ll support the effective day-to-day operation of First Light’s housing programs, including transitional and affordable housing, housing outreach, navigation, stabilization, and other housing-focused initiatives.⁠
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📆 Apply by September 17, 2026.⁠
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👉️ Learn more: firstlightnl.ca/careers

We're hiring! 🚀⁠⁠❤️ We are looking for a Coordinator of Indigenous Housing to join our team at First Light.⁠⁠In this rol...
09/02/2026

We're hiring! 🚀⁠
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❤️ We are looking for a Coordinator of Indigenous Housing to join our team at First Light.⁠
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In this role you’ll play an important role in the delivery and coordination of First Light’s housing supports for Indigenous community members experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and other complex social needs.⁠
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📆 Apply by September 16, 2026.⁠
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👉️ Learn more: firstlightnl.ca/careers

🧡 Where will you be on Sep 30? 🧡First Light is calling on everyone to wear orange on September 30th to show solidarity w...
09/02/2026

🧡 Where will you be on Sep 30? 🧡

First Light is calling on everyone to wear orange on September 30th to show solidarity with those who survived residential schools across Canada and to remember those who never made it home.

🧡 Each year on September 30th, First Light hosts a Rally for Reconciliation in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All are welcome to this event!

✊️ While wearing orange is a meaningful gesture, true reconciliation requires action and allyship.

📣 Details coming soon on the 2026 Rally for Reconciliation

👉️ Learn more at whyiwearorange.ca

We're hiring! 🚀⁠⁠❤️ We are looking for a Finance Administrative Clerk to join our team at First Light.⁠⁠In this role you...
09/02/2026

We're hiring! 🚀⁠
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❤️ We are looking for a Finance Administrative Clerk to join our team at First Light.⁠
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In this role you’ll provide administrative and clerical support to the Finance team, helping ensure financial information, documentation, and day-to-day processes are accurate, organized, and completed in a timely manner.
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📆 Apply by September 16, 2026.⁠
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👉️ Learn more: firstlightnl.ca/careers

We're hiring! 🚀❤️ We are looking for a Housing Cultural Support Working on a Casual/Call-In basis to join our team at Fi...
08/31/2026

We're hiring! 🚀

❤️ We are looking for a Housing Cultural Support Working on a Casual/Call-In basis to join our team at First Light.

In this role you’ll walk alongside Indigenous resident relatives as they navigate healing, housing, wellness, and systems of support. This role is grounded in culturally safe, trauma-informed, and relationship-based service delivery, with a strong understanding of the intersections of Indigeneity, gender diversity, violence prevention, and community healing.

📆 Apply by September 14, 2026.

👉️ Learn more: firstlightnl.ca/careers

🧡 ONLINE STORE CLOSING MONDAY 🧡⁠⁠🛜 Ordering online?⁠Place your order by August 31. Our online store closes on Monday and...
08/29/2026

🧡 ONLINE STORE CLOSING MONDAY 🧡⁠
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🛜 Ordering online?⁠
Place your order by August 31. Our online store closes on Monday and won't reopen until October, so this is your window to order.⁠
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📦️ Ordering in bulk for your team or group?⁠
Same deadline: get your order in before end of day Monday to make sure everyone's covered.⁠
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👕 Prefer to shop in person?⁠
Our team will have a limited number of shirts available at our in-person booth throughout September. Sizes aren't guaranteed at the booth, so if you need something specific, ordering online is the safer bet. Booth dates, times, and location coming soon!⁠
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🛍️ Picking up an online order?⁠
Pickup will be at 70 Brookfield Road.⁠
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❓️Why the temporary closure? Our team isn't able to pull online orders from the in-person booth inventory, so we close ordering while the booth is running to keep things accurate.⁠
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👉️ shop.firstlightnl.ca⁠
📍 Local pick-up in St. John's only

🧡 September Family Programs 🧡For the month of September, we will be pausing our group community activities and programmi...
08/26/2026

🧡 September Family Programs 🧡

For the month of September, we will be pausing our group community activities and programming. This intentional pause will provide our team with an opportunity to evaluate our current offerings, refine existing programs, and explore new ideas as we plan for the months ahead. After a busy summer of connection, activity, and support, September also provides an opportunity for our team to recharge and prepare for an exciting season of programming ahead. While group programming will be paused, our Cultural Supports Team will continue to provide support through individual appointments throughout September. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we take this time to evaluate and plan. We look forward to returning this fall with renewed energy and an exciting lineup of program offerings!

👩‍🍼 Visit firstlightnl.ca/growing-together to see our Family Resource Programming for the month 🧸
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Need a hand? Got questions? Reach out to our team!
📩 [email protected]⁠
📞 709-726-5902

Lunar Inn Relaunch Invites Visitors to “Stay with Purpose”First Light has relaunched the Lunar Inn, reimagining the form...
08/26/2026

Lunar Inn Relaunch Invites Visitors to “Stay with Purpose”

First Light has relaunched the Lunar Inn, reimagining the former medical hostel as a one-of-a-kind Indigenous cultural learning hub that invites visitors to experience the cultures, histories, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in Newfoundland and Labrador.

👉️ Read more at firstlightnl.ca/article/lunar-inn-relaunch

🌔 Check out our stay at lunarinn.ca

🧡 Orange Shirt Day 2026: Order Information 🧡⁠⁠Every September, Orange Shirt Day invites us to reflect on the experiences...
08/25/2026

🧡 Orange Shirt Day 2026: Order Information 🧡⁠
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Every September, Orange Shirt Day invites us to reflect on the experiences of residential school Survivors and honour every child who did not come home. Wearing orange is a small but meaningful way to show that every child matters.⁠
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👶 We now have infant onesies available as well! ⁠
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Here's how to get your shirt this year:⁠
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🛜 Ordering online?⁠
Place your order by August 31. Our online store closes that day and won't reopen until October, so this is your window to order.⁠
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📦️ Ordering in bulk for your team or group?⁠
Same deadline: get your order in before August 31 to make sure everyone's covered.⁠
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👕 Prefer to shop in person?⁠
Our team will have a limited number of shirts available at our in-person booth throughout September. Sizes aren't guaranteed at the booth, so if you need something specific, ordering online is the safer bet. Booth dates, times, and location coming soon!⁠
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🛍️ Picking up an online order?⁠
Pickup will be at 70 Brookfield Road.⁠
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❓️Why the temporary closure? Our team isn't able to pull online orders from the in-person booth inventory, so we close ordering while the booth is running to keep things accurate.⁠
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👉️ shop.firstlightnl.ca⁠
📍 Local pick-up in St. John's only

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

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