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…
The world we live in is ever-changing and Elders are key to teaching, sharing and honouring the wisdom of our ancestors. Our Elders help to preserve traditional knowledge and offer guidance to create strong, healthy nations. It is important to be mindful about how we engage Elders when we include them in in language, arts…
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…
FPCC is sharing the creative ways communities and individuals are changing their projects during COVID-19. This series on COVID-19 success stories feature some specific examples of how a willingness to be creative and flexible during this challenging time has led to new and exciting work. Karen Plasway has been working for her community, Witset First Nation, as the Employment Assistance…
Fine Arts student Maura Tamez is gaining traditional knowledge and advancing her skills during COVID-19 with support from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council. FPCC arts programs have become more important than ever during COVID-19, and two programs are playing a key role to help Indigenous artist Maura Tamez shape her future. The FPCC Indigenous Arts Program (IAP) supports the values, teachings and practices of Indigenous arts that can be passed on to future generations. In early 2020,…
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