The First Peoples’ Cultural Council hosts INDIGIFEST 2021, a virtual celebration of Indigenous music, arts and culture from across British Columbia – live music broadcast online every Thursday evening in August. FPCC is hosting a free, live, online celebration of Indigenous music, arts and culture throughout the month of August. INDIGIFEST 2021 will feature 18…
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s 2020 Winter/Spring Newsletter is now available! In this issue, you will find the following stories: Communities Collaborate to Build FirstVoices Archive Language Gathering and Sharing Event Connects Northern Dene Communities FPCC Applications Made Easy! FPCC Hosts Two Major Events in 2019 FPCC in Your Community New Arts Micro-Grants Support Indigenous…
International Mother Language Day is coming up on February 21! This annual global event was founded to promote and celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity around the world. To celebrate this day we are inviting everyone to share a favourite word or phrase in your language on social media on February 21. Challenge Details: Share a…
As a result of FPCC measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 Indigenous Music Retreat has been postponed until further notice. The Indigenous Music Retreat, in partnership with Creative BC, brings 20 dedicated artists (emerging, mid-career or established) from across B.C. to come together to further develop and expand their careers in today’s music…
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…
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s 2019 winter newsletter is now available! In this issue, you will find stories about:• HELISET TŦE SḰÁL: ‘Let the Languages Live’ – 2019 International Conference on Indigenous Languages • FPCC’s record investments in Indigenous language revitalization• Community engagement with the new FPCC Language Revitalization Coaches• Outreach, training, events and current funding…