As the longest-serving member of the FPCC staff, Cathi Charles Wherry has left an indelible mark on the development of the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and the Indigenous Arts Program. As she prepares for retirement, we want to acknowledge and celebrate Cathi for her commitment and contributions to FPCC’s Arts Programs and her role…
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council will deliver more than $5.4 million this year to support 16 projects that conserve, repair and develop First Nations heritage infrastructure in B.C. For media enquiries please contact media@fpcc.ca
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…
On September 30th, FPCC honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We raise our hands to all Indigenous residential and day school survivors and express our gratitude for the strength of those who are sharing their stories and advocating for justice, truth, accountability and reconciliation. September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day – an…
FPCC is sensitive to the fact that Indigenous people have mixed responses to the Pope’s visit. We would like to share some contacts and resources to support those who may be triggered by media stories and conversations about the impacts of residential schools. If you or your family members are struggling, please reach out for…
B.C. invests close to $35 million in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage. New provincial funding for the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation (FPCF) demonstrates an important step in support needed to revitalize First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C. To view and download images for…
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