“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 14, 2022
B.C. invests close to $35 million in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage. New provincial funding for the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation…
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2022
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council Foundation announces the First-Ever Indigenous Cultural Heritage Endowment awarded by the Province. For media inquiries contact media@fpcc.ca.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council Announces Indigenous Arts Scholarship Recipients. Over $290,000 in scholarships support education and mentorships for Indigenous artists in B.C. To view and download images for media click here. For media inquiries contact media@fpcc.ca.
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April 28, 2022, Pique News Magazine: A new story pole rises at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler.
April 22, 2022, CBC Radio: Interview with Dr. Lorna Wánosts’a7 Williams on the Decade of Indigenous Languages.
March 31, 2022, The Conversation: National Indigenous Languages Day: Keeping languages thriving for generations to come
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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.