We are here to offer support! Coaches at the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) assist First Nations communities and organizations with resources and guidance to advance their work in language, arts and cultural revitalization.
FPCC’s Community Coaches are available to assist First Nation communities and organizations in B.C. The Coaches provide leadership through subject matter expertise, ongoing project support and the sharing of good practices. Additionally, they facilitate peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges and networking opportunities for communities.
The Coaches are available in-person and virtually to listen and engage with community representatives to consider each community’s unique circumstances and challenges. They offer skills-based training and mentorship that is tailored to each community’s strengths and needs.
Contact us by emailing coaches@fpcc.ca or call/text 250-893-1252
Areas of Support
Revitalization Planning Coaches
The Revitalization Planning Coaches specialize in strategic and project planning. They work with community teams, and individuals who are engaged in developing strategic language revitalization plans for their community. The Coaches can provide guidance on how create a plan, gain community involvement and overcome obstacles. They can also provide drafting and analysis assistance to help in development of community plan sections.
You may contact the Coaches for any questions related to plan development. Below are some examples of frequently asked planning questions:
- What timeframe should our plan cover?
- Who should be a part of the plan development process?
- How do I create a long-term vision for language revitalization?
- How do we plan for program growth?
- What is the difference between a strategic plan and a work plan?
- How do we increase our human resource capacity?
- How do we organize/analyse the data from our survey results?
- What are the roles and responsibilities of a language planner?
Additionally, please see the Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit for instructions, examples and templates for a community-based planning process.
Language Nest Coach
The Language Nest Coach works with FPCC funded community language nests to increase the children’s overall language acquisition over the next year! They are also establishing a strong, collaborative online peer learning network where Language Nests in B.C. can connect with each other to help solve problems, share resources and/or lift one another up.
Meet the Coaches
Coaching can provide clarity and a fresh perspective, so you can achieve your planning or program goals! FPCC’s Community Coaches have a wealth of community-centered knowledge, experience, and education. They are available to connect virtually by phone, email, video chat, in-person or other channels that work best for you.
To set up a coaching session, please contact us at: coaches@fpcc.ca
Learn more about the coaches!
Magie-Mae Adams, Quee-i-sook Thul-la-me-eh
Manager, Community Coaching/Revitalization Planning Coach
Magie-Mae’s lineage is W̱SÁNEĆ, Łingít and Mexican. She resides on the Coastal Ts’msyen territory in Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert). Her background includes 10+ years of experience in provincial-level community engagement and coaching with First Nations people and organizations. Her accomplishments in leadership have been due to providing value-based management that is accountable, results-based, reciprocal, and culturally oriented. She has been awarded her Master of Business Administration in Indigenous Business and Leadership (MBA-IBL) from Simon Fraser University.
Experienced in strategizing and implementing phased projects with multi-disciplinary teams. Her progressive leadership style and advocacy experience honours the knowledge and expertise of leadership, team members, and key individuals/groups. She has been successful in facilitating collaborative initiatives that have required cultural understanding, innovative thinking, and convoluted problem solving. She is practiced at applying tactful approaches to address complex and challenging situations. Engaging in conversations and collaboration with curiosity, empathy, and kind feedback. She has found that approaching all situations in this careful manner can ease tensions, strengthen relationships, and foster the growth and development of individuals and teams.
TE,LI,MET,ȾTEN Glenn Jim
Revitalization Planning Coach
Glenn is W̱SÁNEĆ from W̱SÍKEM (Tseycum) in North Saanich, B.C. He grew up listening to stories about the traditional lifestyle of his W̱SÁNEĆ ancestors and of the activist work his family (Elders) did for the W̱SÁNEĆ people over the last century. This cultural worldview encouraged him to look at the issues and needs of his community as he grew up, which led him to help in those areas.
His 35+ year career as an educator, community leader, front-line service provider, and presently, as a Revitalization Planning Coach has been guided by SNIU, the teachings of his S,ELEW̱ÁÁN, and the Elders. Sharing this cultural knowledge with W̱ILṈEW̱, the First Nations People he works alongside, has enabled him to create a special relationship with communities on their cultural revitalization journey.
As a Revitalization Planning Coach, Glenn has extensive experience in navigating complex community dynamics. He can provide insight that is culturally relevant, and strength based. He is well-versed in thinking ‘big picture’, discovering the potential for strategic program growth and plan development.
stimaat Carleen August
Revitalization Planning Coach
‘een’thu stimaat tun’ni’tsun utl’ quw’utsun. Carleen is from the Quw’utsun territory, her traditional name is stimaat. She proudly walks in the footsteps of her late grandmother, Sti’tum’atul’wut Dr. Ruby Peter, whose name was passed down from her own grandmother. Carleen carries forward her grandmother’s legacy in Hul’q’umi’num’ language revitalization, honoring the deep roots of matriarchal knowledge and dedication to cultural resurgence. Additionally, she maintains the traditional values of her paternal lineage, rooted in the strength, discipline, and connection to the land and waters through traditional canoe building and paddling. Her family has been involved in constructing and paddling traditional war canoes for many generations. These practices represent a way of life grounded in wellness, community, and cultural continuity. These strong familial foundations have shaped Carleen’s holistic worldview, focusing on ingenuity, cultural resilience, and the strength of people who thrive through adversity.
Her professional experience includes community engagement, communications, and the implementation of community development programming. Prior to joining FPCC, she supported the Cowichan Watershed Society in the development of the Koksilah Watershed Plan, a government-to-government agreement focused on protecting and caring for the Waters and Earth connected to the Koksilah River. Carleen has planned, organized, and facilitated numerous community events, gatherings, and forums throughout her academic and professional journey. She fosters a team-centered approach to planning that honors diversity and unique societal perspectives. Known for her kind heart and calm demeanor, she excels at identifying opportunities for creating streamlined, meaningful, and efficient operations that support community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
ʔazətkʷuʔ Suzanne Washington
Language Nest Coach
ʔazətkʷuʔ Suzanne Washington works as the Language Nest Coach with the First People’s Cultural Council. She resides in the Nlaka’pamux territory of Merritt, BC, just outside her community of newyc (Nooaitch).
Suzanne is deeply passionate about language revitalization as an active learner of her own language. Prior to joining FPCC, she worked with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly as a resource support/transcriber. This is where her desire began as she was able to successfully collaborate with Elders to create Nlaka’pamux language learning resources, support communities with learning opportunities, and promote language revitalization.
Additionally, Suzanne has over 20 years of experience working in child and family services in the Tsilhqot’in and Sto:lo territories. She is highly skilled in navigating complex situations in an encouraging and practical manner. She strongly believes that our First Nation languages are an essential thread that connects us to our land, culture, and one another, creating a sense of wholeness and unity.
We are here to support!
FPCC Coaches are committed to supporting cultural revitalization programs for B.C. First Nations. As a result of COVID-19, the Coaches have adjusted their approach and can provide information about how to continue cultural revitalization work in a safe way when necessary. They are available to connect virtually by phone, email, video chat, in-person or other channels that work best for you.
To set up a coaching session, please contact us at: coaches@fpcc.ca