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…
U’mista Cultural Centre Protects Cedar Heritage Collections: Funding from the FPCC Heritage Infrastructure Program supports the U’mista Cultural Centre to protect its vulnerable organic collections with upgraded environmental controls. Perched on the water’s edge, U’mista Cultural Centre holds space for the community cultural collections and performances in ‘ya̱lis, also known as Alert Bay. Surrounded by…
New review on heritage legislation: A Selected Review of Federal and Provincial Legislation Implicating Indigenous Heritage in British Columbia. Are you involved in Indigenous cultural heritage projects and are looking for more information about the laws that apply to Indigenous heritage in B.C.? A Selected Review of Federal and Provincial Legislation Implicating Indigenous Cultural Heritage…
As we celebrate Heritage Week in Canada and reflect on where we live and who has come before us, we are excited to highlight Tse’k’wa, an incredibly important First Nations archaeological site in our province. Indigenous cultural heritage is everywhere in B.C., we see it in the landscapes and the archeological items found there, and…
Oral Histories Program Story from Lower Similkameen: ntukʷukʷsp̓us, “healing to put your heart back”. What does it mean to be healthy and well in this time of sickness? What are the ways that we can carry these teachings and oral histories forward for our children? These are two questions that guided wusxnalqs (Okanagan name) Rheana Marchand-Edward,…
The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Micro-Grant (ICHMG) funds a variety of projects that support the performance, preservation or sharing of Indigenous heritage. ICHMG is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 intake! At the beginning of 2021, Jessica Sault was looking for a safe way to continue the Victoria-based women’s drum group A.N.S.W.E.R. (All Nations Strong Women for…
We are honoured to share this inspiring heritage success story. It is one of many stories about the good work happening through FPCC-funded projects across B.C. Three years ago, the Penelakut Tribe began building a 6 kilometre forest trail system, Spaal ‘i’ Skwitth’uts Shelh and Tu Shelh Hunum utl Shi’shum (The Raven and Stellar Jay Trail, and The Trail to Shi’shum in Hul’q’umi’num’), in their community on…
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