The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s 2019 winter newsletter is now available! In this issue, you will find stories about:• HELISET TŦE SḰÁL: ‘Let the Languages Live’ – 2019 International Conference…
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HELISET TŦE SḰÁL – ‘Let the Languages Live’2019 International Conference on Indigenous Languages In celebration of the United Nations 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, the First Peoples’ Cultural Council…
February 21 is International Mother Language Day!International Mother Language Day was started in 2000 by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and revitalizing Indigenous languages…
FPCC Makes Record Investments in B.C.’s First Nations Languages! We are excited to announce today that FPCC has significantly increased programs, outreach and funding to document and build fluency in…
Statement from First Peoples’ Cultural Council CEO, Tracey Herbert: For many years, Indigenous people in Canada have been calling for federal legislation that officially recognizes the Indigenous languages of Canada.…
Updated with Winter 2019 dates! FPCC Language Revitalization Coaches will be travelling throughout the province to share information and support for language revitalization work. Language Revitalization Coaches support First Nations…