Government announcement of $50 million for Indigenous language revitalization in B.C.

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December 11, 2024

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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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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April 02, 2024

Jonathan Hunt House and Our Living Languages reopen to visitors at the Royal BC Museum For media enquiries please contact media@fpcc.ca

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January 26, 2025, Chek News: How Tofino is weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into tourism

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In response to media outlets and journalists being censored by Bill C-18, we regularly post a News Roundup featuring recent stories highlighting revitalization efforts for Indigenous languages, arts and heritage.

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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.