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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.
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 Endangered Languages Project (ELP) invite you to share a video message 🎬 to celebrate the #InternationalDayoftheWorldsIndigenousPeoples (Aug 9). 👋🏾 Share your greetings or good wishes. ⏰ The deadline is July 27
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...
April 15th is #WorldArtDay! This day recognizes and promotes the development, enjoyment and appreciation of art worldwide. Here at FPCC, we support B.C. First Nations artists, musicians, creatives, painters, dancers, weavers and more. 🥁 👉🏾 Learn more about our Arts Program by visiting fpcc.ca/arts
FPCC’s Spring Newsletter is out! 🗞️ This issue covers our work supporting communities with First Nations languages, arts and cultural heritage revitalization. 📲 Download the newsletter at fpcc.ca/resource/fpc... #FirstNationsNews #BCNews
We are celebrating the International Decade of Indigenous Languages! ✨ Are you teaching, learning or supporting B.C. First Nations language in B.C.? 💫 Check out some of our language resources from our latest story. Visit fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #IDIL #DecadeOfIndigenousLanguages
Starting on April 15, join us each month to hear real-life stories of language revitalization around the world! The first speaker will be Gibrilla Kamara, sharing about his work to revitalize Limba and Mani, and protect and restore forests, in Sierra Leone. 🌳 bit.ly/stories-from...
Check out some of the top stories related to First Nations arts, heritage and language revitalization in B.C. 🔗 You can find the links to the articles at: fpcc.ca/newsroundup #BCFirstNations #BCNews
FPCC’s #Arts 2025 #OnlineLearningSeries “Our Stories, Our Voices” is now available on YouTube! 🎬 Learn from #BCFirstNations leaders about project planning, journey visualization, Indigenous #CulturalHeritage and more. 🎥 Access the webinar recordings at fpcc.ca/learningseries
🚨 Deadline Reminder! Braided Knowledge Grant applications are due Friday, March 13. The Braided Knowledge Grant provides up to $25,000 in funding and supports projects that honour the connection between language, arts and cultural heritage. Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/program/braided-knowledge
“Harvesting Our Food, Medicine and Teachings” was a recent project supported by FPCC’s Heritage Stewardship Program. 📖 Read the full story about Tseshaht and Cowichan First Nations youth here: lnkd.in/gwniqTyN #BCFirstNations #BCHeritage
February 21 is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! We are honoured to support the 36 First Nations languages in B.C. with our language program, FirstVoices platform and a digital library of language resources. 📚 Learn more by visiting, fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #IMLD @e-l-p.bsky.social