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…
FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) restores the natural cycle of language learning in communities as apprentices become mentors to the next generation of speakers. Rosalie MacDonald is a fluent Nedut’en speaker, language teacher and 2019 graduate of FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) from Lake Babine Nation in Burns Lake. She is now mentoring her son, Brian Lacerte, in…
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.…
Updated with Winter 2019 dates! FPCC Language Revitalization Coaches will be travelling throughout the province to share information and support for language revitalization work. Language Revitalization Coaches support First Nations communities and organizations to build up their language revitalization initiatives through strategic language planning and by increasing access to First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s tools, resources…