We are all connected. The First Peoples’ Map of B.C. is a living and interactive space that represents our diverse yet interwoven languages, arts, and cultural heritage. The First Peoples’ Map can be used to view First Nations language regions, place names and community landmarks and also Indigenous artists and artworks. You can hear the…
Indigenous languages contain valuable information — wisdom, knowledge and unique world views. First Peoples’ Cultural Council supports the Endangered Languages Project in partnership with the Endangered Languages Catalogue/Endangered Languages Project (ELCat/ELP) team at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and we serve on the Governance Council. We know that Indigenous languages contribute to a sense of…
We have always embraced technology. Indigenous technologies grow from all aspects of life and rely on skill, creative thinking and a deep understanding of our environment. First created 20 years ago, FirstVoices is a joint initiative of the First Peoples’ Cultural Council(FPCC) and the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation. FPCC partnered with communities to create FirstVoices.com, a…
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is excited to launch the First Peoples’ Map! This interactive online map provides information about the Indigenous languages, cultures and places of British Columbia. The map can be used to view language regions, First Nations place names, search for community landmarks, listen to audio pronunciations of places, languages, greetings and…
We are excited to announce that FPCC is hosting a one-day Indigenous music, arts and culture festival in partnership with CreativeBC and the BC Arts Council on August 24th in Victoria B.C. Indigifest is a family-friendly event that will feature Indigenous musicians from across B.C. performing on two outdoor stages along with interactive workshops that…
On June 24-26, 2019, the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation (FPCF) and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC), in partnership with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, welcomed delegates to HELISET TŦE SḰÁL (pronounced ha-LEE-sut-te-skwayl) – ‘Let the Languages Live’ – 2019 International Conference on Indigenous Languages focused on the revitalization of Indigenous languages, held in Victoria, B.C. This page…
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