The B.C. government has launched a new edition of the open-source BC Sans font in collaboration with FPCC’s FirstVoices. BC Sans, which was first introduced in 2019, supports language revitalization by providing a font with the correct characters used in First Nations languages in B.C. FPCC supported the development of the new edition, BC Sans…
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…
This cultural documentary project weaves together languages, arts, cultures and heritage with funding from FPCC! June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day – a day to celebrate the diverse cultures, heritage and contributions of Indigenous peoples across B.C. and Canada. June is also a time to reflect on Indigenous history – those who came before…
FPCC’s Infrastructure Heritage Program is supporting the Stz’uminus Trail Project: connecting youth with the land, culture and teachings as they build an interpretive trail for their community. Trails are pathways that connect us from one place to the next and provide a route to follow so we don’t get lost. Some Stz’uminus youth are learning…
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…
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