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First Peoples' Cultural Council

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The First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC) provides grants, skills development, technology tools, research and advocacy to support B.C. First Nations language, arts and heritage revitalization for organizations, communities and individuals.

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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 30/09/2026
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. 🧡 We honour the children who never returned home, Residential School Survivors, their families and the communities that have been impacted. #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 29/09/2026
FPCC’s Language Vitality Program is now accepting applications! This multi-year funding opportunity supports community-led First Nations #languagerevitalization projects across B.C. 👉🏾 Start your application by visiting fpcc.ca/program/lang... #BCFirstNations #LanguageLearning
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 15/09/2026
Here are a few community events across B.C. raising awareness and encouraging meaningful action toward reconciliation. 🧡 📖 Read the full list by visiting 👉🏾 fpcc.ca/stories #TRC #Reconciliation #nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation #NDTR #TruthandReconcilation
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 01/09/2026
Jesse Fairley is working with Murphy Patrick and Gordie Alec to learn the Nedut'en (Carrier) language. 💫 “The learning experience so far has been wonderful, and it’s been powerful. A lot of joy, a lot of learning, a lot of growth.” says Jesse Fairley. 📖 Read the story here: fpcc.ca/stories/stre...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 20/08/2026
Check out some of the top stories related to First Nations arts, heritage and #languagerevitalization in B.C. 🔗 You can find the links to the article at fpcc.ca/resource/new... #BCFirstNations #BCNews #NewsRoundup
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 19/08/2026
Xulimut Benjamin Joseph is becoming fluent in Hul’q’umi’num with the help of his 3 mentors and FPCC’s Youth Empowered Speakers Program. 📖 Read the full story here: fpcc.ca/stories/sayi... #BCFirstNations #LanguageImmersion #LanguageLearning
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 13/08/2026
Are you interested in learning about or developing a language revitalization plan for your #BCFirstNations community? 👉🏾 Access the Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit and all our language toolkits by visiting, fpcc.ca/programs/fpcc-toolkits #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageLearning
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 06/08/2026
Are you applying to FPCC's Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) or Youth Empowered Speakers (YES)? The Mentor-Apprentice Program Handbook is a key resource for these #LanguageImmersion programs. Download the handbook today fpcc.ca/resource/b-c... #LanguageRevitalization #BCFirstNations
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 04/08/2026
Have you downloaded the #FirstVoices Keyboard App yet? 📲 👉🏾 Download the FREE app by visiting firstvoices.com/keyboards and share this post with your community! #BCFirstNations #languageapp #keyboardapp
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 28/07/2026
FPCCs' Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) & Mentor-Apprentice Program: Connections (MAPC) and Youth-Empowered Speakers Program are now accepting applications. 👉🏾 Learn more by visiting fpcc.ca/stories/imme... #languageimmersion #languagerevitalization #BCFirstNations
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 21/06/2026
Happy #NationaIndigenousPeoplesDay! 🪶 In celebration, we are focusing on B.C. First Nations land stewardship and sharing three FPCC-funded projects between 2024-26, that use site makers and signage. 📖 Read the story: fpcc.ca/stories/heri... #NIPD2026 #NIPD
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 19/06/2026
Sunday, June 21st is Father’s Day! We’re celebrating fathers, grandfathers and all those who take on the role of dads. 👏🏾 ❤️ How do you say “Dad” in your language? 📲 Discover your First Nations language by using FirstVoices.com #FathersDay #FathersDay2026 #FirstVoices
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 18/06/2026
In honour of National Indigenous History Month #NIHM we are sharing a story about repatriation and the vital work that’s being done between museums and #BCFirstNations 🎥 Watch the video by visiting our stories page. fpcc.ca/stories/comm... #NIHM2026 #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 17/06/2026
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2022-2032 the International #DecadeofIndigenousLanguages #IDIL Your knowledge and insights are an essential part of this global effort. Share your voice by answering the below question. Learn more: fpcc.ca/idil @e-l-p.bsky.social
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 16/06/2026
Aidan Thorne is a Cowichan artist from Victoria, B.C., who performs on a Coast Salish guitar he carved and painted with support from FPCC’s Arts Strengthening - One-on-One Mentorship Program and guidance from master carver, Xwalacktun (Rick Harry). 📖 Read the full story: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 27/05/2026
FPCC's #HeritageToolkit 📚 is a collection of resources for Indigenous communities, Nations and organizations interested in learning about #Indigenous #CulturalHeritage and the types of work involved in protecting and revitalizing it. 👉🏾 Access the toolkit here: fpcc.pulse.ly/jbwr1dhmks
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 21/05/2026
Today is #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity! 🌎 Did you know B.C. is home to 204 First Nations communities and 36 First Nations languages? 💫 The First Peoples’ Map is an interactive tool where you can discover #BCFirstNations heritage sites, placenames and more! 👉🏾 Visit maps.fpcc.ca
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 19/05/2026
Deadline Reminder! ⏰ Applications for the Cultural Practices Grant are due June 2, 2026. Up to $25,000 💸 is available for B.C. First Nations to support the planning, carrying out and documenting of community-based cultural practices and events. 👉🏾 Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/program/cult...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 13/05/2026
What is #BCFirstNations #CulturalHeritage? 🌿 For B.C. First Nations, cultural heritage is living, evolving and holistic. 👉🏾 Download FPCC’s Cultural Heritage Fact Sheet to learn more: fpcc.ca/resource/wha...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 08/05/2026
Sunday, May 10th is #MothersDay! 🌷 We honour all of the matriarchs and women in our lives who lead with love.❤️ 📲 Discover how to say ‘mom’ or ‘I love you’ in your First Nations language by using FirstVoices.com #FirstVoices #BCFirstNations #LanguageBack #LanguageRevitalization
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 06/05/2026
Stay informed of FPCC News! 🗞 We share community stories, events, resources, important funding deadlines and more. 📬 Sign up here: fpcc.ca/signup #BCFirstNations #FPCC #BCgrants
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 05/05/2026
We stand in solidarity with the families, survivors and communities who continue to seek truth, justice and healing.❤️ #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay #NoMoreStolenSisters #NationalDayofAwareness
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 01/05/2026
FPCC’s Spring Newsletter 🗞️🌷 features stories that celebrate B.C. First Nations arts, cultural heritage and language revitalization. 📚 Read our #SpringNewsletter, located in our Resource Library here, fpcc.ca/resource/ #BCFirstNations #BCArts #LanguageRevitalization #CulturalHeritage
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 21/04/2026
FPCCs' #CulturalPracticesGrant is now accepting applications. Up to $25,000 is available for #BCFirstNations to support the planning, carrying out and documenting of community-based cultural practices and events. Apply today! Learn more about this program by visiting fpcc.ca/program/cult...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 16/04/2026
📣 The Community Engagement Survey is open! We’re gathering insights from B.C. First Nations to help us improve how we share FPCC updates, grants, programs and resources. ✨ Giveaways: 15 appreciation gifts will be shared with participants Start the survey: fpcc.ca/stories/comm...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 15/04/2026
April 15th is #WorldArtDay! This day recognizes and promotes the development, enjoyment and appreciation of art worldwide. Here at FPCC, we support B.C. First Nations artists, musicians, creatives, painters, dancers, weavers and more. 🥁 👉🏾 Learn more about our Arts Program by visiting fpcc.ca/arts
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 13/04/2026
FPCC’s Spring Newsletter is out! 🗞️ This issue covers our work supporting communities with First Nations languages, arts and cultural heritage revitalization. 📲 Download the newsletter at fpcc.ca/resource/fpc... #FirstNationsNews #BCNews
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 07/04/2026
We are celebrating the International Decade of Indigenous Languages! ✨ Are you teaching, learning or supporting B.C. First Nations language in B.C.? 💫 Check out some of our language resources from our latest story. Visit fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #IDIL #DecadeOfIndigenousLanguages
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 19/03/2026
Check out some of the top stories related to First Nations arts, heritage and language revitalization in B.C. 🔗 You can find the links to the articles at: fpcc.ca/newsroundup #BCFirstNations #BCNews
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 16/03/2026
FPCC’s #Arts 2025 #OnlineLearningSeries “Our Stories, Our Voices” is now available on YouTube! 🎬 Learn from #BCFirstNations leaders about project planning, journey visualization, Indigenous #CulturalHeritage and more. 🎥 Access the webinar recordings at fpcc.ca/learningseries
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 06/03/2026
🚨 Deadline Reminder! Braided Knowledge Grant applications are due Friday, March 13. The Braided Knowledge Grant provides up to $25,000 in funding and supports projects that honour the connection between language, arts and cultural heritage. Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/program/braided-knowledge
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 23/02/2026
“Harvesting Our Food, Medicine and Teachings” was a recent project supported by FPCC’s Heritage Stewardship Program. 📖 Read the full story about Tseshaht and Cowichan First Nations youth here: lnkd.in/gwniqTyN #BCFirstNations #BCHeritage
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 20/02/2026
February 21 is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! We are honoured to support the 36 First Nations languages in B.C. with our language program, FirstVoices platform and a digital library of language resources. 📚 Learn more by visiting, fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #IMLD @e-l-p.bsky.social
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 13/02/2026
#BCHeritageWeek is just around the corner (February 16-22)! The theme for 2026 is “Stir the Pot,” and to celebrate, we are highlighting three recent FPCC-funded #Heritage projects and initiatives related to #FoodHarvesting and #FoodSovereignty. 📖 Read the story here: fpcc.ca/stories/cele...
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 10/02/2026
Are you applying for FPCC’s Braided Knowledge Grant? Join us for an online info session on Thursday, February 12th at 11:00 am. Register today at lnkd.in/gR9tgxVV Deadline is Friday, March 13 at 4:30 pm #BCHeritage #BCFirstNations
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 06/02/2026
Applications are open for the Arts Infrastructure Program! This program is for B.C. First Nations-led non-profit arts and culture organizations and societies located in B.C. Visit fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... for more information. #BCArts #BCFirstNations #BCGrants
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 06/02/2026
Applications are open for the Arts Strengthening Program! FPCC’s Arts Strengthening Program is for B.C. First Nations individual artists and organizations located in B.C. The deadline to apply is March 5 at 4:30 pm. Please visit fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... for more information.
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 04/02/2026
Applications are now open for our Braided Knowledge Grant! 🌿 The Braided Knowledge Grant supports projects that honour the connection between language, arts and cultural heritage. Visit fpcc.ca/program/brai... for more info. ⏰Deadline is Friday, March 13 #BCFirstNations #BCGrants #BCHeritage
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 27/01/2026
FPCC’s Arts Program is now accepting applications! ✨ Learn more about each program by visiting fpcc.ca/programs/abo... Deadline is March 5 ⏰ Funding for the Arts Program is provided by Creative BC, BC Arts Council and the @governmentofbc.bsky.social #BCFirstNations #BCArts #BCFunding
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 23/01/2026
Are you applying for FPCC’s Braided Infrastructure Program? 📆 Join us for an online info session on January 28 at 11am Register today at fpcc.ca/program/brai... Application deadline is Tuesday, February 24 at 4:30 pm ⏰ #BCHeritage #BCGrants #BCFunding #BCFirstNations
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 21/01/2026
FPCC’s Heritage Stewardship and Braided Infrastructure programs are now open! 🌿✨ Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/programs/abo... for eligibility requirements, funding guidelines, deadlines and application support. #BCHeritage #BCFirstNations #BCGrants #BCFunding
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 28/11/2025
Check out some of the top stories related to First Nations arts, heritage and language revitalization in B.C. 🔗 You can find the links to the article at fpcc.ca/resource/new... #BCFirstNations #BCNews #BCarts #BCheritage #languagerevitalization #NewsRoundup
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 26/11/2025
FPCC recently caught up with Sarah Jeffrey, Executive Director of the Sníchim Foundation, at our digitization training event hosted by the Language Vitality Program. 📖 Read the full story here: fpcc.ca/stories/livi... #BCFirstNations #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageVitality @e-l-p.bsky.social
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 25/11/2025
Online Learning Series: Week 6 📣 'Gwa'yi Music Revitalization and Festival FPCC Pilot Project’ 🗓️ Wednesday, November 26, at 3pm PT! 👉🏽 This webinar is free to join, but you must register here: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #BCFirstNations #BCArts #BCMusic #OLS2025 #OnlineLearningSeries #FreeWebinar
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 20/11/2025
Are you applying for FPCC’s Youth Empowered Speakers (YES) Program? 📅 Join us for an online info session on Thursday, November 26 @ 12 pm PT! 👉🏽 Register today at fpcc.ca/program/yes/ #BCFirstNations #BCGrant #CommunityGrant #LanguageProgram #GrantOpportunities #ApplyNow #LanguageLearning
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 17/11/2025
Applications are now open for the Youth Empowered Speakers (YES) program! ✨ The deadline to apply for YES is January 13, 2026! ⏰ Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/yes #BCFirstNations #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageLearning #BCGrants #YESprogram #LanguageImmersion
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 14/11/2025
FPCC’s Arts Program Presents: ‘Our Stories, Our Voices’ Online Learning Series: Week 5 📣 👉🏽 These webinars are free to join, but you must register here: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #BCFirstNations #OnlineLearningSeries #OLS2025 #webinars #CulturalHeritage #FoodSovereignty #BCArts #BCMusic #FPCC
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 13/11/2025
Are you applying for FPCC’s Cultural Practices Grant? 📅 Join us for an online info session on Thursday, November 20 @ 2 pm PT! 👉🏽 Register today at fpcc.ca/cpg #BCFirstNations #BCGrant #CommunityGrant #GrantOpportunities #ApplyNow
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 04/11/2025
FPCCs' Cultural Practices Grant (CPG) is now accepting applications. Apply today or learn more about this program by visiting fpcc.ca/cpg Deadline to apply is December 12, 2025 ⏰ #BCFirstNations #BCGrants #BCfunding #CPG #CulturalHeritageGrant
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 31/10/2025
Our CEO, Tracey Herbert, was humbled and honoured to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal presented by AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse and AFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee yesterday in Vancouver. Congratulations, Tracey!
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