First Nations

Revitalizing First Nations Languages, Arts, Cultures and Heritage in British Columbia

We work with First Nations communities in B.C. to build the vitality of our cherished Languages, Arts, Cultures and Heritage – today and for the future.

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FPCC Releases Research on the State of Repatriation in B.C.

Reports reveal the history of repatriation in B.C. and the path to bring thousands of Ancestors and Belongings home  Two groundbreaking reports, commissioned by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC), provide First Nations–led research and analysis of the history and scope of work required to bolster B.C. First Nations repatriation efforts. Estimates from community-based repatriation budgets…

2023-24

At a glance

$48.6m

invested in language, arts, culture & heritage programs

$35.6m

in language funding to communities

841

cultural practices documented

185

arts grants awarded