FPCC’s Heritage Infrastructure Program supports First Nations to restore and protect sacred spaces like the Kwikwetlem Historical Cemetery. The Kwikwetlem Historical Cemetery is nestled in a clearing framed by large maple. cottonwood and willow trees. Around its borders run the Coquitlam River, highways, pipeline construction, a residential park and neighbourhoods, and the high berms of…
Please note: This project is currently closed for applications One-time funding to support B.C. First Nations infrastructure to create spaces that weave together arts, culture, heritage and language work. The Braided Infrastructure Pilot Project (BIP) is a one-time funding opportunity from the FPCC Heritage and Arts Programs. Up to $250,000 in funding is available for…
Supported by FPCC’s Language Technology Program, c̓išaaʔatḥ(Tseshaht) Knowledge Holders and the Tseshaht First Nation Language Team combined digitization and FirstVoices projects to greatly expand their c̓išaaʔatḥ FirstVoices site. The Tseshaht Language Team’s work is a great example of how FPCC’s Language Technology Program (LTP) is supporting language revitalization in communities. LTP provides funding, equipment and…
The c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht) First Nation’s Language team has been able to streamline its FirstVoices and Digitization grant work through the new FPCC Language Technology Program (LTP), which supports digital language revitalization work. With funding and training through the new program, the c̓išaaʔatḥ Knowledge Holders and the Tseshaht First Nation Language team have been adding words…
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…
U’mista Cultural Centre Protects Cedar Heritage Collections: Funding from the FPCC Heritage Infrastructure Program supports the U’mista Cultural Centre to protect its vulnerable organic collections with upgraded environmental controls. Perched on the water’s edge, U’mista Cultural Centre holds space for the community cultural collections and performances in ‘ya̱lis, also known as Alert Bay. Surrounded by…
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