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…
Stories
Oral Histories Program Story from Lower Similkameen: ntukʷukʷsp̓us, “healing to put your heart back”. What does it mean to be healthy and well in this time of sickness? What are…
The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Micro-Grant (ICHMG) funds a variety of projects that support the performance, preservation or sharing of Indigenous heritage. ICHMG is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021…
We are honoured to share this inspiring heritage success story. It is one of many stories about the good work happening through FPCC-funded projects across B.C. Three years ago, the Penelakut…
FPCC is sharing the creative ways communities and individuals are changing their projects during COVID-19. This series on COVID-19 success stories feature some specific examples of how a willingness to be…
Fine Arts student Maura Tamez is gaining traditional knowledge and advancing her skills during COVID-19 with support from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council. FPCC arts programs have become more important than ever during COVID-19, and two programs are…
FPCC is sharing the creative ways communities and individuals are changing their projects during COVID-19. This series features some specific examples of how a willingness to be creative and flexible during…