Following her summit of the Kânîsostîkwâw (Twin Sister Mountains), FPCC’s Heritage Manager, Karen Aird, details the importance of protecting B.C. First Nations cultural places in an article for British Columbia History Magazine. B.C. Heritage Week – Celebrating First Nations Heritage From February 19-25th, the First Peoples’ Cultural Council celebrates 2024’s B.C. Heritage Week. B.C. First…
FPCC’s Heritage Infrastructure Program supports First Nations to restore and protect sacred spaces like the Kwikwetlem Historical Cemetery. The Kwikwetlem Historical Cemetery is nestled in a clearing framed by large maple. cottonwood and willow trees. Around its borders run the Coquitlam River, highways, pipeline construction, a residential park and neighbourhoods, and the high berms of…
Please note: This project is currently closed for applications One-time funding to support B.C. First Nations infrastructure to create spaces that weave together arts, culture, heritage and language work. The Braided Infrastructure Pilot Project (BIP) is a one-time funding opportunity from the FPCC Heritage and Arts Programs. Up to $250,000 in funding is available for…
This cultural documentary project weaves together languages, arts, cultures and heritage with funding from FPCC! June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day – a day to celebrate the diverse cultures, heritage and contributions of Indigenous peoples across B.C. and Canada. June is also a time to reflect on Indigenous history – those who came before…
FPCC’s Infrastructure Heritage Program is supporting the Stz’uminus Trail Project: connecting youth with the land, culture and teachings as they build an interpretive trail for their community. Trails are pathways that connect us from one place to the next and provide a route to follow so we don’t get lost. Some Stz’uminus youth are learning…
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council announces $5.4 million to be delivered this year to support 16 projects that conserve, repair and develop B.C. First Nations heritage infrastructure. The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is excited to announce the recipients of the Heritage Infrastructure Program (HIP) funding supported by the BC150 Time Immemorial fund. The First…