The Board is supported by a 34-member Advisory Committee, with one representative from each of the First Nations language groups in B.C. Members have an opportunity to participate in province-wide networking and share their expertise while learning from others in an open and collaborative environment.
The Advisory Committee acts as a bridge to First Nations communities and brings community-based ideas and issues to the attention of FPCC and in turn advises communities on FPCC programs, research and advocacy.
Members meet once a year at FPCC’s AGM and may attend additional meetings, subject to available resources. If you are interested in joining please see the information at the bottom of the page.
What makes a great advisory committee member?
What makes a great advisory committee member?
Any B.C. First Nations individual who has demonstrated a commitment to their community as a knowledgeable and caring champion of First Nations language, heritage, arts and culture would be an ideal applicant for the Advisory Committee.
Suitable applicants should have a thorough understanding in all aspects of culture associated with their language group and should be prepared to support all the dialects within it.
How to Apply
You can apply to represent any of the language groups by completing the Application Form. Positions that are currently occupied may become open shortly due to appointments being two-year terms. Applications are kept on file and are reviewed as terms expire.
Advisory Committee members are listed below with the language group they represent.
| Current Representative | Language Group |
| Vacant | Anishnaubemowin (Salteau) |
| Vacant | ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ (Nēhiyawēwin) (Cree) |
| Marlene Erickson | Dakelh (ᑕᗸᒡ) |
| Laura Webb | Dane-Zaa (ᑕᓀ ᖚ) |
| Vacant | Danezāgé’ |
| Liz Logan | Dene K’e |
| Carla Lewis | Nedut’en / Wet’suwet’en |
| Edōsdi Judith Thompson | Tāłtān |
| Amelia McCook | Tse’khene |
| Grant Alphonse | Tsilhqot’in |
| Khâsha Stephen Reid | Tutchone (Southern) |
| Kheiyaakw Louise Mason | Łingít |
| Sonya Morigeau | Ktunaxa |
| Vacant | Éy7á7juuthem |
| Sqwayeten Cheryl Gabriel | Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm |
| J, SINTEN John Elliott | SENĆOŦEN / Malchosen / Lekwungen / Semiahmoo / T’Sou-ke & Cultural Advisor |
| Vacant | She shashishalhem |
| Kwiteluti i Kwelaw’ikw Carla George | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim |
| Mandy Na’zinek Jimmie | Nłeʔkepmxcín |
| Vacant | Nsyilxcən |
| Vacant | Secwepemctsin |
| Vacant | St̓át̓imcets |
| Kiaya Tallio | Nuxalk |
| Gwininitxw Yvonne Lattie | Gitsenimx̱ [Gitx’san] |
| Gnaaw’ Gail Tait | Nisg̱a’a |
| Vacant | Ski:xs |
| Cynthia Bohn | Sm̓algya̱x |
| Vacant | Diitiidʔaatx̣ |
| Hḷagṃ̓ iɫ Frances D. Brown | Hailhzaqvla |
| Sara Child | Kwak̓’wala |
| Dr. Bernice č̓itapkʷʔeeʔuƛ Touchie | Nuučaan̓uɫ |
| Nuwagawa Terry Reid | Oowekyala |
| Vacant | Xenaksialak̓ala / Xa’’islak̓ala (In regulations as: àenaksialaÇala / àa’islaÇala) |
| Jaskwaan Amanda Bedard | X̱aad Kil / X̱aaydaa Kil (Haida) |
Program Contact
Claudine Buffalo
Claudine is a proud member of the Treaty 6 territory. Originally from the Samson Cree Nation, Claudine gained extensive experience serving her Leadership for over 10 years.