The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research

The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research We are a national, community-driven research centre responding to STBBIs in Indigenous communities.

This project is in partnership with the CAAN Community Alliances & Networks and joins key stakeholders (community, research and policy) to advance Indigenous research, programs and services in several key strategic areas related to STBBI research, prevention and care. Our vision is to create a vibrant network of Indigenous STBBI researchers who privilege Indigenous being and knowing and are commit

ted to improving the lives of Indigenous peoples living with or affected by STBBI. Through the development of culturally relevant and scientifically rigorous research, training and knowledge translation that has an impact on the lives of Indigenous people living with or affected by STBBI. The Feast Centre’s work is guided by a Council of Elders, a Governing Council and an Operations Team and brings together many partners including researchers, clinicians, community members, Indigenous Elders, people with living and lived experience of STBBI, advocacy groups and non-profit agencies. The Co-leads of the Feast Centre, Randy Jackson (Principal Investigator) and Renee Masching (Principal Knowledge User) have decades of experience in Indigenous Community-Based STBBI Research.

The Feast Centre is seeking an Indigenous Evaluator who is inspired and motivated by community-driven research and thriv...
08/26/2026

The Feast Centre is seeking an Indigenous Evaluator who is inspired and motivated by community-driven research and thriving health in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities! Please see the attached RFP details. Please apply by September 16th!

Sharing from the Village Lab knowledge from the brilliant Elder Dr. Albert McLeod
08/26/2026

Sharing from the Village Lab knowledge from the brilliant Elder Dr. Albert McLeod

Sharing from the Positive Health Network
08/26/2026

Sharing from the Positive Health Network

08/26/2026

Sharing a meaningful personal story from Daniel Sands from CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks

Sharing from the First Peoples' Cultural Council
08/26/2026

Sharing from the First Peoples' Cultural Council

Are you interested in learning about or developing a language revitalization plan for your community?

FPCC’s Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit is for B.C. First Nations or any Indigenous community looking to develop a language revitalization plan.

The guide was developed to support community goals and cultural protocols. You can easily adapt this guide to align with your community’s natural planning practices.

This guide includes the following:

Part 1: Introduction to Language Revitalization Planning 📖
Part 2: Creating a Language Revitalization Plan 📝
Part 3: Planning Tools🔧
Part 4: Additional Resources📚

👉🏾 Access the FREE Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit and all our language toolkits by visiting, fpcc.ca/programs/fpcc-toolkits

Are you interested in learning your B.C. First Nations language? We are accepting applications for all FPCC language immersion programs until October 15, 2026.

For more information, visit fpcc.ca/language-immersion

Sharing from Sunshine House
08/26/2026

Sharing from Sunshine House

International Overdose Awareness Day Winnipeg Rally

Monday, August 31
12:00-1:00 pm
Manitoba Legislature Grounds

Listen to advocates speak to the current weight of the toxic drug crisis and its effects. Bring photos of your lost loved ones to be placed on the legislature steps.

Please be aware that there will be a die-in demonstration followed by a moment of silence to honor those we have lost. Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory. A “die-in,” also referred to as a “lie-in,” is a type of protest where participants mimic being deceased.

Sharing from Ka Ni Kanichihk
08/22/2026

Sharing from Ka Ni Kanichihk

🌙Join us next Friday, August 28 from 8PM–10PM, for a Full Moon Ceremony honouring the sacred relationship between feminine energy and Grandmother Moon

Open to community — anyone who identifies with feminine energy is invited to participate in the Ceremony; those who identify with masculine energy are welcome to attend and observe.

This month, the ceremony is being hosted by our Medicine Bear Counselling, Support, and Elder Services (MBC).

Host Speaker: Auntie Pam, Women's Health Clinic

❤ MBC is grateful to be hosting the ceremony in partnership with:
-Bear Clan Patrol
-Blue Thunderbird Family Care
-Candace House
-Deer Lodge Centre
-HSC – Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Services
-Inaadiziwin Transitional Support Services & Community Connections
-Ka Ni Kanichihk – Medicine Bear Counselling
-Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. – MMIWG Liaison Unit (MKO)
-Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD)
-Manitoba Moon Voices
-Native Clan Organization, Inc.
-Sunshine House
-2 Spirit Manitoba
-Women's Health Clinic

All are welcome. Please bring a chair, and your own rattles or drums if you have them 🥁

📍 The Forks – Oodena Circle
📅 August 28 | 8PM–10PM

Are you or someone you know an Indigenous Evaluator? Check out this incredible opportunity to work with the Feast Centre...
08/19/2026

Are you or someone you know an Indigenous Evaluator? Check out this incredible opportunity to work with the Feast Centre! RFP info attached.

Thunderhead is opening at the end of this month! Please see the attached newsletter for more info!
08/19/2026

Thunderhead is opening at the end of this month! Please see the attached newsletter for more info!

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