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…
Roots Remembered: Celebrating Heritage Reclamation within Three B.C. First Nation Communities to Mark National Indigenous History Month. June is National Indigenous History Month. To celebrate, we are highlighting three inspiring projects that FPCC’s Heritage Program has supported. Throughout B.C., communities continue to work towards reclaiming their cultural heritage. From researching and preserving traditional practices to…
Individual Arts Grant recipient Joy Hall weaves together art, language and culture with her beautiful story blankets. Silixwiye Joy Hall is a weaving artist from Stó:lō Nation territory and currently lives on Sq’ewqeyl (Skowkale) First Nation in Chilliwack. Joy also has ties to Sts’ailes First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band and the Nooksack Tribe in Washington…
FPCC’s Heritage Program is now accepting applications for projects focused on revitalizing First Nations’ heritage and arts in B.C. The Heritage Program supports the revitalization and safeguarding of B.C. First Nations cultural heritage through funding, resources, programs and by providing opportunities that bring people together to share knowledge. FPCC is now accepting applications for cultural…
FPCC’s Braided Knowledge Grant supports the restoration and sharing of naming practices in Kingcome Inlet. The path to decolonization can sometimes lead in unexpected directions. Just ask Lindsey Willie, the General Manager of the Nunwakola Cultural Society, a non-profit organization that serves the Dzawada’enuxw community in Gwa’yi (Kingcome Inlet). In recent years, with the support of…
FPCC Arts Music Grant recipient connects with family and culture in the creation of a new album that bridges traditional and contemporary music. Xualupathut Patrick Aleck’s new album Xualupathut Connections is well-named since his community, family and friends were all heavily involved in the project. Produced with support from the Creation and Sharing option of…
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