We have always embraced technology. Indigenous technologies grow from all aspects of life and rely on skill, creative thinking and a deep understanding of our environment. First Peoples’ Cultural Council…
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FPCC’s 2021 Arts Infrastructure Program recipient, Marie Clements, was assisted in mentoring an emerging filmmaker in B.C. Bones of Crows, the Indigenous-made Canadian feature film which has been making waves…
Marlene King, a recipient of FPCC’s Arts Strengthening grant, shares the powerful moments of reconnecting weavers with community artwork and visiting museums’ back rooms. Thanks to FPCC’s Arts grant, Marlene…
FPCC’s Indigenous arts grant supports weaver Tina Robinson who is expanding her weaving skills by working side by side in their weaving culture with mentor Pearl Innis. Tina Robinson (Blackfish…
An Indigenous music grant from FPCC supported Saltwater Hank’s road to releasing his new music in Sm’algya̱x. For as long as he remembers, Ts’msyen storyteller and songwriter Jeremy Pahl (stage…
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2021-22 FPCC Indigenous Arts Scholarship. FPCC has published a news release announcing over $290,000 in scholarships to support education and mentorships for Indigenous…
On November 29, BC Ferries and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) unveiled the Salish Heron artwork at an event held in Victoria, B.C. Coast Salish artist Maynard Johnny Jr.’s…