Through mentorship, carving and music, a Cowichan artist is reconnecting with culture and crafting his own voice. Aidan Thorne’s guitar is one of a kind. That’s because he carved it…
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FPCC’s Braided Knowledge grant provides up to $25,000 in funding to support projects that revitalize and focus on the connected nature of B.C. First Nations arts, languages and heritage. Braided Knowledge: Weaving B.C. First Nations’ Knowledge Through Generations is a unique grant in Canada. It weaves themes…
B.C. First Nations youth learn protocols for harvesting and safeguarding food, medicines and traditional knowledge with support from FPCC’s Heritage Stewardship Program A recent project saw Tseshaht and Cowichan First Nations youth work with community experts to learn…
Update: The Arts funding application is now closed. FPCC’s Arts Program is offering up to $75,000 in funding to B.C. First Nations artists, communities and First Nations-led organizations. Apply for arts funding today to support your…
Update: The Heritage Stewardship and Braided Infrastructure funding application period is now closed. The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s (FPCC) Heritage program is now accepting applications for projects focused on revitalizing…
We’re wishing everyone a season filled with warmth, love and cherished memories. We hope that the new year brings joy and peace to you and yours. The artwork featured above…
FPCC’s Youth Empowered Speakers (YES) Program participant Ben Joseph shares about his experience learning his ancestral language with his three different mentors Xulimut Ben Joseph is in his third year…