In celebration of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022–2032 we have launched the FPCC Learning Series. These events aim to inspire, inform and foster collaboration among those involved in language, arts and cultural heritage revitalization projects. Online Learning Series The Online Learning Series is a follow-up to our 2023 Summer Learning Series, which took…
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.…
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…
On November 29, BC Ferries and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) unveiled the Salish Heron artwork at an event held in Victoria, B.C. Coast Salish artist Maynard Johnny Jr.’s design will adorn the exterior of the new Salish Class vessel, with cultural information to be displayed in the vessel’s interior. The Salish Heron artwork…
CBC’s All Points West radio program featured weekly interviews with Indigifest 2021 performers. Throughout the month of August, FPCC hosted Indigifest 2021, a free, live, online celebration of Indigenous music, arts and culture. The virtual events featured 18 uniquely talented emerging, midstream and established Indigenous artists on four consecutive Thursdays. CBC Victoria’s radio program All Points West featured weekly profiles Indigifest 2021 performers.…
INDIGIFEST 2021 – a virtual celebration of Indigenous music, arts and culture from across British Columbia every Thursday evening in August. The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is hosting a free, live, online celebration of Indigenous music, arts and culture throughout the month of August. The 2021 virtual INDIGIFEST will feature 18 uniquely talented Indigenous artists from all corners of the…
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