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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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Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Registration for the 2026 Language Documentation Learning Series is now open! This free, online 9-week course will cover the basics of language documentation: how to make good records of your language. No prior experience needed - we’ll start from the beginning! bit.ly/2026langdoc

Flyer with background photo of snowy mountains and text: Language
Documentation Learning Series
WEEK 1:
Language Endangerment and Documentation
Anna Belew
Endangered Languages
Project /University of Hawaii at Manoa
Friday, October 9, 2026 2:00 pm Hawaii (UTC-10)
https://bit.ly/2026langdoc

On the right is a photo of Anna Belew, at the bottom are logos of the Endangered Languages Project and Language Documentation Training Center

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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 · 09/09/2026

Culture Days runs from from September 18 - October 4! 🧡 Visit @bcculturedays.bsky.social to find out what's happening in your area: culturedays.ca/en/events?ta... #TruthandReconciliationDay #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters

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Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌱 How can Indigenous language revitalization be supported through the arts? Join us on Sept 16 at noon PDT to hear from Toroga Breda, sharing about his work in Cape Town to revitalize the Khoikhoi language through the arts, including film, dance, and performance art! bit.ly/stories-from...

Orange flyer with graphics of mountains, an illustrated green bird at top left and three green flowers at bottom right, and center is a photo of Toroga Breda (a Khoikhoi person with a beard, wearing a white hat and grey sweatshirt which says "KHOIKHOI").

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Stories from the Heart: Community Language Projects from Ready to Revitalize. Toroga Breda, Khoikhoi Arts Kouncil, Khoikhoi (South Africa): "MUNANAI ('To imagine greatness')". Our project seeks to use the arts to challenge the kakapusa or erasure of the Khoikhoi language and our Khoikhoi aboxan or ancestors and to be a HA DA GE A or we are still here. September 16, 12:00 pm Pacific. Free and online.

At the bottom are a QR code to register, and the logos of the Endangered Languages Project and the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.

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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 · 14/07/2026

Our friends at the @e-l-p.bsky.social have recently released a monthly series of informal talks by grassroots 🌱#languagechampions worldwide. The series is called "Stories from the Heart: Community #LanguageProjects from Ready to Revitalize" ❤️ Interested? Register for the next one below!

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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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Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us Friday for the next "Stories from the Heart," and hear real-life stories of #languagerevitalization worldwide! Dr. Netra Mani Rai will share about his work to grow writing and speaking in Dumi, a critically endangered language in #Nepal. ⁠📚️ May 15, 5:45 pm Pacific bit.ly/stories-from...

Orange and cream graphic showing illustrations of hills, a bird, and flowers. Text reads "Stories from the Heart: Community Language Projects from Ready to Revitalize." Below is a photo of Netra Mani Rai wearing a suit jacket and traditional hat. Text reads "Dr. Netra Mani Rai, Vice-Chancellor, Kirat Rai Academic Council, Dumi Kirat Rai, Nepal. 'Bridging the Gap - How Speaking and Writing Can Save the Endangered Dumi Language.' Dr. Rai will talk about the Dumi Language Revitlization Project, which aims to preserve this critically endangered language of Nepal, with fewer than 1,000 speakers. By writing stories, developing resources, and working with communities, this project creates pride by promoting speaking and learning of the Dumi language. May 15, 5:45 pm Pacific (UTC-7). Free and online. Register: http://bit.ly/stories-from-the-heart."

At the bottom is a QR code to register, and the logos of the Endangered Languages Project and International Decade of Indigenous Languages.

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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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Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Did you miss ELP's fall 2025 Language Documentation Learning Series? Now you can catch up - all the recordings are up on YouTube! This free 8-week series covered introductory topics in language documentation, meant to help people document their own languages. Watch at: bit.ly/2025langdoc

Flyer with background photo of a misty, mountainous tropical forest. Text on maroon shape reads "Language documentation learning series". Below, text on a green shape reads "2025 session recordings now available on YouTube!" Text beneath that reads "learn the basics of language documentation for free! https://bit.ly/2025langdoc" At the bottom are logos of the Endangered Languages Project and Language Documentation Training Center, and a QR code going to the YouTube playlist.

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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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Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Starting on April 15, join us each month to hear real-life stories of language revitalization around the world! The first speaker will be Gibrilla Kamara, sharing about his work to revitalize Limba and Mani, and protect and restore forests, in Sierra Leone. 🌳 bit.ly/stories-from...

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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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Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of the UNESCO Chair on Rights Education among #Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities! 📆 February 21, International Mother Language Day 🕔 5:00 pm Pacific (Vancouver) time 💻 On Zoom: bit.ly/IMLD2026

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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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