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…
In celebration of International Youth Day, we are spotlighting Aiyana Twigg, a recent graduate from FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Program. International Youth Day Aiyana Twigg is a recent graduate from FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Program. She is a proud Ktunaxa citizen and registered member of the Blood Tribe (Kainai), located in Treaty 7 territory. Aiyana was raised on the…
Become fluent in your B.C. First Nations language through immersion learning with FPCC’s one-on-one Mentor Apprentice program! The deadline to apply is October 1, 2025. FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) offers two streams for different types of learners: “It’s really something that I’m wanting to pursue longer because coming here made me feel the power in…
Roots Remembered: Celebrating Heritage Reclamation within Three B.C. First Nation Communities to Mark National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month. To celebrate, we are highlighting three inspiring projects that FPCC’s Heritage Program has supported. Throughout B.C., communities continue to work towards reclaiming their cultural heritage. From researching and preserving traditional practices to…
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…
Our 2024 Arts Retreat gathered B.C. First Nations artists from across the province to exchange cultural knowledge, learn from mentors and network with peers. FPCC supports B.C. First Nations artists at all stages of their careers. As part of our ongoing efforts to connect artists with mentors, last spring we hosted iʔ scqʷaʔqʷʔaltət, iʔ scmaʔmaytət…
Individual Arts Grant recipient Joy Hall weaves together art, language and culture with her beautiful story blankets. Silixwiye Joy Hall is a weaving artist from Stó:lō Nation territory and currently lives on Sq’ewqeyl (Skowkale) First Nation in Chilliwack. Joy also has ties to Sts’ailes First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band and the Nooksack Tribe in Washington…
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