Two-Eyed Seeing is a guiding approach that brings together the strengths of Indigenous Knowledge and Western knowledge systems to support wholistic, culturally grounded, and evidence-informed care. It recognizes that mental wellness is connected to culture, identity, language, land, family, and community, while also creating space for tools, practices, and supports from Western systems when they are aligned, respectful, relevant, and community-led.
Rooted in Community.
Guided by Knowledge.
First Peoples Wellness Circle exists to support the mental wellness of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities by strengthening the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce and sharing collective intelligence and resources.
Belonging
We are all connected; these are the lenses through which we understand our relationships to the communities we serve, the work we do, and the world.
Purpose
To walk with and support First Peoples and communities to share collective intelligence for healing, peace-making, and to live a good life.
Hope
A nation where First Peoples and our communities experience wholistic health and wellness, through living our diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
Meaning
FPWC advocates for collaborative transformative change to create pathways to wellness and whole health for First Peoples shaped by diverse Indigenous cultural lenses.
The First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
The Framework is a foundation of our work – a wholistic, culturally grounded model that supports balance across mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. It guides how we design programs, share knowledge, and support the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce.
The Knowledge Hub
Access tools, resources, research, and training developed to support the Indigenous Mental Wellness Workforce. The Knowledge Hub brings together trusted materials designed to be practical, accessible, and community-informed.
