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…
Program Stories
Note: This article was originally published on November 26, 2025. Esk’etemc community members are bridging the traditional knowledge gap with the support of an FPCC Cultural Practices Grant A recent…
Tanya Louie talks about the importance of language recordings and how having a bit of fun can make learning a language that much easier (Janeek) Tanya Louie of Iskut First…
FPCC Arts Grants support the revitalization of cultural weaving practices First Nations Arts in B.C. have a long and nuanced history, stretching back to time immemorial. Important cultural artforms, like weaving, are at risk with barriers to…
For B.C. Heritage Week, we’re highlighting projects and initiatives that celebrate the theme of food as a form of cultural heritage The goal of B.C. Heritage Week is to inspire connection with local heritage and…
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…