Registration for the 2026 Language Documentation Learning Series is now open! This free, online 9-week course will cover the basics of language documentation: how to make good records of your language. No prior experience needed - we’ll start from the beginning! bit.ly/2026langdoc
First Peoples' Cultural Council
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The First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC) provides grants, skills development, technology tools, research and advocacy to support B.C. First Nations language, arts and heritage revitalization for organizations, communities and individuals.
Coming up tomorrow at 12 pm Pacific! Join us to hear about Toroga Breda’s work to strengthen Khoikhoi: bit.ly/stories-from...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stories from the Heart: Community Language Projects from Ready to Revitalize. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the mee...
Join us to hear real-life stories of language revitalization around the world! Each month from April 2026 through March 2027, different Ready to Revitalize alumni around the world will be sharing ab...
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🌱 How can Indigenous language revitalization be supported through the arts? Join us on Sept 16 at noon PDT to hear from Toroga Breda, sharing about his work in Cape Town to revitalize the Khoikhoi language through the arts, including film, dance, and performance art! bit.ly/stories-from...
Here are a few community events across B.C. raising awareness and encouraging meaningful action toward reconciliation. 🧡 📖 Read the full list by visiting 👉🏾 fpcc.ca/stories #TRC #Reconciliation #nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation #NDTR #TruthandReconcilation
Culture Days runs from from September 18 - October 4! 🧡 Visit @bcculturedays.bsky.social to find out what's happening in your area: culturedays.ca/en/events?ta... #TruthandReconciliationDay #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters
Celebrate Indigenous arts and culture during Culture Days, from community festivals and art shows to knowledge sharing, author talks, exhibitions, and more! Visit our website to explore all the offerings: https://ow.ly/ZlQJ50WHKthttps://culturedays.ca/en/events?ta=indigenous
🌱 How can Indigenous language revitalization be supported through the arts? Join us on Sept 16 at noon PDT to hear from Toroga Breda, sharing about his work in Cape Town to revitalize the Khoikhoi language through the arts, including film, dance, and performance art! bit.ly/stories-from...
Jesse Fairley is working with Murphy Patrick and Gordie Alec to learn the Nedut'en (Carrier) language. 💫 “The learning experience so far has been wonderful, and it’s been powerful. A lot of joy, a lot of learning, a lot of growth.” says Jesse Fairley. 📖 Read the story here: fpcc.ca/stories/stre...
Check out some of the top stories related to First Nations arts, heritage and #languagerevitalization in B.C. 🔗 You can find the links to the article at fpcc.ca/resource/new... #BCFirstNations #BCNews #NewsRoundup
Xulimut Benjamin Joseph is becoming fluent in Hul’q’umi’num with the help of his 3 mentors and FPCC’s Youth Empowered Speakers Program. 📖 Read the full story here: fpcc.ca/stories/sayi... #BCFirstNations #LanguageImmersion #LanguageLearning
Are you interested in learning about or developing a language revitalization plan for your #BCFirstNations community? 👉🏾 Access the Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit and all our language toolkits by visiting, fpcc.ca/programs/fpcc-toolkits #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageLearning
Are you applying to FPCC's Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) or Youth Empowered Speakers (YES)? The Mentor-Apprentice Program Handbook is a key resource for these #LanguageImmersion programs. Download the handbook today fpcc.ca/resource/b-c... #LanguageRevitalization #BCFirstNations
Have you downloaded the #FirstVoices Keyboard App yet? 📲 👉🏾 Download the FREE app by visiting firstvoices.com/keyboards and share this post with your community! #BCFirstNations #languageapp #keyboardapp
FPCCs' Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) & Mentor-Apprentice Program: Connections (MAPC) and Youth-Empowered Speakers Program are now accepting applications. 👉🏾 Learn more by visiting fpcc.ca/stories/imme... #languageimmersion #languagerevitalization #BCFirstNations
Our friends at the @e-l-p.bsky.social have recently released a monthly series of informal talks by grassroots 🌱#languagechampions worldwide. The series is called "Stories from the Heart: Community #LanguageProjects from Ready to Revitalize" ❤️ Interested? Register for the next one below!
Join us on July 16 for the next Stories from the Heart, and learn from real-life experiences of language revitalization! We’ll hear from Tarryn Ryan from Kōrero ki Ōtautahi, a program to support learners and speakers of te reo Māori in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). Register at: bit.ly/stories-from...
Happy #NationaIndigenousPeoplesDay! 🪶 In celebration, we are focusing on B.C. First Nations land stewardship and sharing three FPCC-funded projects between 2024-26, that use site makers and signage. 📖 Read the story: fpcc.ca/stories/heri... #NIPD2026 #NIPD
Sunday, June 21st is Father’s Day! We’re celebrating fathers, grandfathers and all those who take on the role of dads. 👏🏾 ❤️ How do you say “Dad” in your language? 📲 Discover your First Nations language by using FirstVoices.com #FathersDay #FathersDay2026 #FirstVoices
In honour of National Indigenous History Month #NIHM we are sharing a story about repatriation and the vital work that’s being done between museums and #BCFirstNations 🎥 Watch the video by visiting our stories page. fpcc.ca/stories/comm... #NIHM2026 #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2022-2032 the International #DecadeofIndigenousLanguages #IDIL Your knowledge and insights are an essential part of this global effort. Share your voice by answering the below question. Learn more: fpcc.ca/idil @e-l-p.bsky.social
Aidan Thorne is a Cowichan artist from Victoria, B.C., who performs on a Coast Salish guitar he carved and painted with support from FPCC’s Arts Strengthening - One-on-One Mentorship Program and guidance from master carver, Xwalacktun (Rick Harry). 📖 Read the full story: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc...
FPCC's #HeritageToolkit 📚 is a collection of resources for Indigenous communities, Nations and organizations interested in learning about #Indigenous #CulturalHeritage and the types of work involved in protecting and revitalizing it. 👉🏾 Access the toolkit here: https://fpcc.pulse.ly/jbwr1dhmks
Today is #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity! 🌎 Did you know B.C. is home to 204 First Nations communities and 36 First Nations languages? 💫 The First Peoples’ Map is an interactive tool where you can discover #BCFirstNations heritage sites, placenames and more! 👉🏾 Visit maps.fpcc.ca
Deadline Reminder! ⏰ Applications for the Cultural Practices Grant are due June 2, 2026. Up to $25,000 💸 is available for B.C. First Nations to support the planning, carrying out and documenting of community-based cultural practices and events. 👉🏾 Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/program/cult...
What is #BCFirstNations #CulturalHeritage? 🌿 For B.C. First Nations, cultural heritage is living, evolving and holistic. 👉🏾 Download FPCC’s Cultural Heritage Fact Sheet to learn more: fpcc.ca/resource/wha...
Join us Friday for the next "Stories from the Heart," and hear real-life stories of #languagerevitalization worldwide! Dr. Netra Mani Rai will share about his work to grow writing and speaking in Dumi, a critically endangered language in #Nepal. 📚️ May 15, 5:45 pm Pacific bit.ly/stories-from...
Sunday, May 10th is #MothersDay! 🌷 We honour all of the matriarchs and women in our lives who lead with love.❤️ 📲 Discover how to say ‘mom’ or ‘I love you’ in your First Nations language by using FirstVoices.com #FirstVoices #BCFirstNations #LanguageBack #LanguageRevitalization
Stay informed of FPCC News! 🗞 We share community stories, events, resources, important funding deadlines and more. 📬 Sign up here: fpcc.ca/signup #BCFirstNations #FPCC #BCgrants
We stand in solidarity with the families, survivors and communities who continue to seek truth, justice and healing.❤️ #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay #NoMoreStolenSisters #NationalDayofAwareness
FPCC’s Spring Newsletter 🗞️🌷 features stories that celebrate B.C. First Nations arts, cultural heritage and language revitalization. 📚 Read our #SpringNewsletter, located in our Resource Library here, fpcc.ca/resource/ #BCFirstNations #BCArts #LanguageRevitalization #CulturalHeritage
Did you miss ELP's fall 2025 Language Documentation Learning Series? Now you can catch up - all the recordings are up on YouTube! This free 8-week series covered introductory topics in language documentation, meant to help people document their own languages. Watch at: bit.ly/2025langdoc
FPCCs' #CulturalPracticesGrant is now accepting applications. Up to $25,000 is available for #BCFirstNations to support the planning, carrying out and documenting of community-based cultural practices and events. Apply today! Learn more about this program by visiting fpcc.ca/program/cult...
📣 The Community Engagement Survey is open! We’re gathering insights from B.C. First Nations to help us improve how we share FPCC updates, grants, programs and resources. ✨ Giveaways: 15 appreciation gifts will be shared with participants Start the survey: fpcc.ca/stories/comm...