First Peoples Wellness Circle

08/21/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our 2024-2025 Annual Report is here! 🎉

This year's report, "The Strength of Belonging: Supporting Wellness for Communities and Workforces," reflects our dedication to growth and relationships. It highlights our commitment to enhancing the mental wellness of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, with a special focus on the vital work of the First Nation Mental Wellness Workforce.

Read and download the full report to see what we've accomplished together:

https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/news/our-2024-2025-annual-report-is-here/

08/21/2025

Thunderbird is pleased to share news about the newly established Indian Boarding Homes Foundation now known as the Hitgwin! Qaumata Miyopimâtisiwin Foundation (Stand Up/Rise, Shine, Live a Good Life Foundation) and its inaugural Reconnection Grant. This is a Call for Proposals for grants of up to $30,000 each to support Indigenous communities and organizations in developing or enhancing events and initiatives that prioritize the involvement and support of IBHP Survivors. The intake for this Call for Proposals is a rolling intake until September 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm. For more information please email Melody Wood, Programs Officer, at melody@hqmfoundation.com

08/20/2025

📄💡 Thinking of applying for upcoming grants?

We know grant writing can feel demanding, especially when you're balancing so many roles in community. That’s why we created the Grants and Proposals Toolkit to help lighten the load.

Inside, you’ll find:

📝Helpful starting points to bring your ideas to life
📌 A breakdown of common sections and how to approach them
📚 Templates and mock-ups to guide your writing and planning

This toolkit was designed to support helpers, organizers, and leaders bringing powerful community ideas to life.

📘 Now available to download and share: https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/news/grants-and-proposals/

08/01/2025

Just a friendly reminder that FPWC offices will be closed on Monday, August 4th for the Civic Holiday. We'll be back and ready to go on Tuesday, August 5th!

We hope you all have a safe and restful long weekend!

08/01/2025

🌟This Episode’s Guest: Dr. Marcia AndersonDr. Marcia Anderson, a Cree-Anishinaabe physician from Winnipeg’s North End with roots in Peguis First Nation and ...

07/31/2025

Exciting Opportunities in Indigenous Wellness! 🌟

Our friends at Za-geh-do-win Information Clearinghouse are seeking an Indigenous Knowledge Translation Research Assistant.

Don't forget FPWC is also growing our team! We're actively hiring for these key roles:

• Peer Learning Coordinator
• National Implementation Coordinator
• Research, Evaluation & Policy Support Officer

🌟 Learn more about the Za-Geh-Do-Win opportunity here: 🔗 https://ow.ly/WCkS50WxFoz

👉 And explore our career opportunities at FPWC: 🔗 https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/announcements/

07/24/2025

💛 Today is International Self-Care Day

A reminder that taking care of others starts with caring for ourselves — and that self-care is part of community care.

We’re sharing our Staff Self-Care and Wellness Bundle — to support those working on the frontlines of community wellness.

📘 Inside, you’ll find:

• Work From Home Tip Sheet to support balance and boundaries
• Recognizing Burnout Tip Sheet with practical tools and signs to watch for

🔗 Download and share today: https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/news/staff-self-care-wellness-resources/

This bundle offers space to reflect, reset, and remind yourself that your wellness matters too.

07/22/2025

We're Hiring! 🚀 Career Opportunities at FPWC

Are you passionate about making a difference? FPWC is growing, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our remote team! We're hiring for three positions:

• Peer Learning Coordinator
• National Implementation Coordinator
• Research, Evaluation & Policy Support Officer

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful work, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 Find full job descriptions and application details on our website: https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/announcements/

🔎 You can also find these postings on Indeed

Please share this post with anyone who might be a great fit! We can't wait to hear from you.

07/18/2025

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 Tuesday, July 22!

🔗 https://fpwc.ca/what-we-do/news/research-assistant/

07/12/2025

Take a minute to learn more about the outstanding work of our research partner Dr Holly Graham

Meet Dr. Holly Graham, a Cree scholar, nurse, psychologist, and professor who’s leading change in nursing.

As an Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing, she:
- created the first Indigenous nursing Professional Practice Group in Canada
- mentors the next generation of Indigenous nurses
- developed the CPR RACISM guide to help nurses recognize and respond to racism – a tool now being embedded in nursing curriculum across Canada.

Her work is helping build a stronger, more inclusive health system for all. 🧡

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