Truth and Reconciliation

Championing Change, Empowering Community

First Light is committed to advancing positive systemic change for the urban Indigenous community in St. John’s – and for Indigenous Peoples throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Working in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we seek to ensure that Indigenous people in the province receive the services, supports, and recognition they need to thrive. Through meaningful partnerships, ethical research, and public education, we promote a vision of change that is grounded in Indigenous rights, perspectives, and lived experiences.

Our advocacy efforts focus on these key areas:

Together, these initiatives are creating lasting change and building a more inclusive and equitable future for Indigenous people across the province.