First Peoples Wellness Circle

05/18/2026

Please note that FPWC offices are closed today, Monday, May 18, for Victoria Day. We will return to regular office hours tomorrow.

We hope everyone is enjoying a safe and restful weekend! ☀️

05/13/2026

FPWC wishes to advise that the 10th Gathering of Healing Our Spirit Worldwide will take place in Ottawa, Ontario in May 2028. After careful consideration, given the current climate, the organizing partners made the decision to move the gathering from Washington DC to Ottawa to better ensure a setting that feels grounded and aligned with the spirit of the event. Watch for more details in the coming months!

05/08/2026

First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) is seeking proposals for a Curriculum Developer to support the development of the Indigenous Health Navigator Certification program.

🗓️ Proposal Deadline: May 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT

For full details and submission information, visit: https://www.fnhma.ca/news

05/06/2026

New Episode Out Now! 🎙️

The latest episode of Rekindling The Fire is here! 🎧 Don’t miss out on this week’s discussion as Rachel Robinson and Barb Martin dive deep into the topic of the evolution of community-based outreach, the vital importance of picking up ancestral bundles of knowledge, and the shift toward integrated, culturally safe care models.

Barb shares her journey from grassroots advocacy to managing complex mental wellness teams, offering a hopeful perspective on the resilience of the Wabanaki Confederacy and the necessity of "playing the long game" to ensure future generations are equipped to continue the work of reclamation and reconciliation.

👇Click here to listen to Community-Centred Healing Practices with Barb Martin: https://fpwc.ca/rekindling-the-fire/

05/05/2026

On Red Dress Day, we honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people. We hold space for the families, survivors, loved ones, and communities who continue to call for truth, justice, and change.

At FPWC, we recognize that remembrance, justice, healing, and well-being are deeply connected. Indigenous mental wellness must include safety, dignity, cultural connection, and care that responds to the ongoing impacts of colonial and gender-based violence.

Today, we remember the lives, names, stories, and spirits behind every red dress. We stand with families and communities in remembrance, advocacy, healing, and action.

05/02/2026

Check out the good work and upcoming knowledge sharing event of our partner Feather Carriers.

Feather Carriers will be hosting our annual Eagle Staff Feast on October 5th, 2026 starting at 11 am at the Nottawasaga Resort & Conference Centre. On October 6th, we will be hosting a one-day Life Promotion Conference. The conference registration fee is $125.00 and can be sent via e-transfer to Feather Carriers at admin@feathercarriers.earth.

Register today using the attached link. The link can also be found in our instagram bio.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIMRyzEUHjmyKGW4lJ9TvWklM4dNUqWdJSxYU-Y40P8isDhw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113578219134505131219

04/30/2026

04/13/2026

Looking for something to listen to? 🎧🎙️

Join us in this week’s Rekindling The Fire podcast episode for Youth Perspectives, Building the Future of Wellness where Rachel Robinson and Connor LaFortune (poet, writer, activist, and musician from Dokis First Nation) meet to discuss the transformative shift from reactive crisis intervention to proactive life promotion within Indigenous communities.

The conversation delves into the power of reclaiming and connecting with traditional language and the land as essential foundations for mental wellness. It highlights how younger generations are redefining wellness by unapologetically embracing their identities, sitting with Elders to bridge intergenerational knowledge gaps, and utilizing creative arts to imagine new, thriving futures for Indigenous People.

We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation! Don’t forget to subscribe for notifications on new podcast episodes. 🙌

https://fpwc.ca/rekindling-the-fire/

04/07/2026

Call for Abstracts: WISPC 2026 📥

On behalf of Te Rau Ora, FPWC is proud to share an open invitation for the World Indigenous Su***de Prevention Conference (WISPC) 2026.

This is an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to share Indigenous-led solutions, wisdom, and healing practices on a global stage.

Abstract submissions close April 13, 2026. 🗓️

Learn more and submit here: https://wispc2026.com/program/call-for-abstracts/

04/03/2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful and restful Easter weekend. ☀️🐰

Please note that FPWC offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

We hope this long weekend brings opportunities for rest, reflection, and time with loved ones and community.

03/31/2026

March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. 🧡

Language is more than just communication; it's memories, traditional teachings, culture, and a living connection to the land and community.

Every time a language is spoken, learned, or shared, the path is carried forward for future speakers and generations.

Today, we honour and thank the speakers, Knowledge Carriers, teachers, learners, and communities who dedicate themselves to carrying these beautiful languages forward.