“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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April 18, 2024
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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Jonathan Hunt House and Our Living Languages reopen to visitors at the Royal BC Museum For media enquiries please contact media@fpcc.ca
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
FirstVoices celebrates International Mother Language Day with the launch of a new version of its free, open-source, Indigenous language platform. For media enquiries please contact media@fpcc.ca
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September 30, 2024, CBC Calgary Eyeopener Podcast: Indigenous Language Revitalization Across Canada & Progress Related to the TRC Calls to Action
September 30, 2024, The Walrus: Social Media Is Helping Bring Indigenous Languages Back from the Brink
May 11, 2024, Times Colonist: Indigenous language advocate says federal budget falls short
April 12, 2024, Global News: Could UNESCO cultural list help safeguard Indigenous heritage in Canada?
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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.