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We are happy to share some of the highlights and participant experiences from FPCC’s Summer Learning Series. The Summer Learning Series (SLS): huncewstuxw tu xe’ xe’ sqwel “Bringing Back the Sacred Language” was held over two one-week sessions from August 14–18 and 21–25, 2023. The series brought together 91 First Nations people from across B.C.…
On November 17, 2023, pentl’ach was officially announced as a living language in B.C. After more than six years of planning and work, Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma and his language committee recently joined FPCC staff, Board and Advisory members at FPCC’s Annual General Meeting to celebrate the announcement of the pentl’ach language reawakening…
Qualicum First Nation celebrated for the official reawakening of their pentl’ach language For media enquiries please contact media@fpcc.ca
Last updated December 15, 2023: This Expression of Interest is now closed. Note: If you missed the deadline to submit an expression of interest, but are interested in accessing language funding for 2024, please contact our team at eoi@fpcc.ca Introduction FPCC has several programs that support B.C. First Nations and their communities with language revitalization…
Gitsenimx language learner Katrina Morgan shares her plans to connect with her language as an apprentice through an FPCC language immersion program. The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) continues to be a great resource for First Nations language immersion learning and revitalization efforts in B.C. Katrina Morgan is planning to strengthen her ability to…