CBC Victoria’s radio program All Points West is currently hosting a series exploring Indigenous language projects on Vancouver Island. Kathryn Marlow, the host of All Points West, has been interviewing members of First Nations communities on the Island about the work being done to revitalize their languages. Many of the community members that took part in the series are dedicated to developing language programs and initiatives supported by FPCC. The first episode features FPCC Language…
We are honoured to share this inspiring heritage success story. It is one of many stories about the good work happening through FPCC-funded projects across B.C. Three years ago, the Penelakut Tribe began building a 6 kilometre forest trail system, Spaal ‘i’ Skwitth’uts Shelh and Tu Shelh Hunum utl Shi’shum (The Raven and Stellar Jay Trail, and The Trail to Shi’shum in Hul’q’umi’num’), in their community on…
FPCC is sharing the creative ways communities and individuals are changing their projects during COVID-19. This series on COVID-19 success stories feature some specific examples of how a willingness to be creative and flexible during this challenging time has led to new and exciting work. Karen Plasway has been working for her community, Witset First Nation, as the Employment Assistance…
Fine Arts student Maura Tamez is gaining traditional knowledge and advancing her skills during COVID-19 with support from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council. FPCC arts programs have become more important than ever during COVID-19, and two programs are playing a key role to help Indigenous artist Maura Tamez shape her future. The FPCC Indigenous Arts Program (IAP) supports the values, teachings and practices of Indigenous arts that can be passed on to future generations. In early 2020,…
FPCC is proud to share the creative ways communities and individuals are changing their projects during COVID-19. This series features stories about how creativity during this challenging time can lead to new and exciting work. The Pacific Association of First Nations Women (PAFNW) is a Vancouver based organization that provides services and programs for Indigenous…
FPCC is proud to share the creative ways communities and individuals are changing their projects during COVID-19. This series features some specific examples of how a willingness to be creative and flexible during this challenging time has led to new and exciting work.Joseph “Joey Stylez” LaPlante is a Juno-nominated Hip Hop artist who has been named…
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