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What is First Peoples Wellness Circle?

First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC) is an Indigenous-led not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing the mental wellness of First Nations, Inuit and Métis by providing culturally safe, wholistic approaches that honours First Nations, Inuit and Métis values, knowledge, and practices. Embracing a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach, FPWC shares collective intelligence that can support communities for healing, peacemaking, and living a good life. FPWC provides resources and training for communities in their journey to wellness by building capacity and advocating for equitable access to mental wellness services.

Is FPWC an Indigenous-led organization?

Yes, FPWC is an Indigenous-led organization guided by Indigenous Knowledge, community voices. FPWC is also governed by an Indigenous Board of Directors, whose leadership helps guide the organization’s vision, priorities, and commitment to advancing Indigenous mental wellness.

What does FPWC do?

FPWC supports Indigenous mental wellness through resource development, training, knowledge sharing, partnerships, research, workforce support, and community-centred initiatives. Our work is rooted in Indigenous Knowledge, collaboration, cultural safety, and the strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Who does FPWC serve?

FPWC supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, Indigenous mental wellness teams, service providers, organizations, and partners to support Indigenous mental wellness.

What does “wholistic wellness” mean?

Wholistic wellness recognizes the connection between mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. For many Indigenous communities, wellness is also deeply connected to culture, language, land, family, community, identity, and belonging.

Why does FPWC use the spelling “wholistic”?

FPWC uses “wholistic” to reflect a whole-person and whole-community understanding of wellness. This spelling helps emphasize the interconnected nature of individual, family, community, and cultural well-being.

When was FPWC established?

FPWC was established in 2018.

Where can I find FPWC resources?

FPWC resources are available through the FPWC website and Knowledge Exchange and Resource Sharing Hub. These resources include toolkits, reports, training materials, podcasts, community-informed resources, and knowledge-sharing documents that support Indigenous mental wellness.

Does FPWC work nationally?

Yes, FPWC works at a national level while supporting initiatives that are grounded in community priorities, regional contexts, and the distinct experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Can my organization partner with FPWC?

Organizations interested in partnership can contact FPWC to explore alignment, opportunities, and shared priorities. FPWC works with a range of Indigenous communities, organizations, partners, and non-Indigenous partners involved in mental wellness and wellness-related work.

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