“I am now a holder of the language as a speaker. Language is at the core of who we are, our history and our laws. As Indigenous people, it sets the parameters for how we live and take care of ourselves. “
–Tracey Kim Bonneau, MAP Apprentice, Syilx Nation in Penticton
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June 25, 2025
Groundbreaking B.C. First Nations-led research reveals the history of repatriation in B.C. and the path to bring thousands of Ancestors and Belongings home Two groundbreaking repatriation reports commissioned by the…
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Conference Board of Canada report reveals significant economic impact of First Nations cultural revitalization projects on job creation and GDP in Canada. The Conference Board of Canada’s report on the…
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Response to Federal Budget 2024 The First Peoples’ Cultural Council expresses concern over budget’s limited support for First Nations language revitalization in B.C. For media enquiries please contact media@fpcc.ca
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August 22, 2025, Penticton Herald: At MOV, Tŝilhqot’in Nation tells the story of a momentous repatriation: ‘We brought back history’
August 15, 2025, The Tyee: ‘From Stealing to Healing’
August 12, 2025, Eagle Valley News: ‘I’m drawn to the mysterious’: Tsilhqot’in hip-hop artist
July 10, 2025, CBC Daybreak South
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Emmy McMillan
Emmy McMillan is a descendent of settlers and grew up in the Cariboo region near Canim Lake B.C. She has years of experience in historical research and working with Indigenous communities. She has been with FPCC since 2018 and has a passion for telling stories and capturing images that share the incredible work happening in FPCC programs.