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Indigenous languages celebrated at conference June 24-26 in Victoria, B.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indigenous languages celebrated at conference June 24-26 in Victoria, B.C. Global gathering organized by and for Indigenous people to support language revitalization JUNE 24, 2019 – COAST SALISH TRADITIONAL TERRITORY / BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. – Indigenous language experts and champions from all over the world are gathering in Victoria, B.C. today for […]
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International Indigenous languages conference set for June in British Columbia
International Indigenous languages conference set for June in British Columbia Gathering organized by and for Indigenous people to support language revitalization best practices FEBRUARY 21, 2019 – COAST SALISH TRADITIONAL TERRITORY / BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. – In celebration of the United Nations 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation (FPCF) […]
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The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s CEO Receives Order of British Columbia
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s CEO Receives Order of British Columbia Brentwood Bay, B.C. – We are proud to announce that FPCC’s Chief Executive Officer Tracey Herbert has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of recognition. Tracey received this honour at Government House in Victoria on September 20, 2018. […]
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B.C. First Nations Languages Report Shows Increase in Language Learners, Urges Action
B.C. First Nations Languages Report Shows Increase in Language Learners, Urges Action BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. – A comprehensive survey of First Nations languages in B.C. reveals that all of the languages are facing severe threats to their vitality with the loss of aging fluent language speakers. Despite this finding, language experts are cautiously optimistic about […]
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B.C. investment in Indigenous language revitalization puts reconciliation into action
For Immediate Release March 16, 2018 Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation First Peoples’ Cultural Council B.C. investment in Indigenous language revitalization puts reconciliation into action VICTORIA – The First Peoples’ Cultural Council will work in partnership with First Nations communities to develop and implement revitalization plans for each of the living Indigenous languages in […]
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FPCC Announces Launch of FirstVoices.com, Version 2.0
January 29, 2018 FPCC Announces Launch of FirstVoices.com, Version 2.0 Brentwood Bay, B.C. – The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is excited to announce the relaunch of a beta (preview) version of FirstVoices.com, its ground-breaking online Indigenous language archiving and learning resource. Over the past two years, the FirstVoices website and back-end system have been significantly […]
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FPCC Announces $310,500 for B.C. Indigenous Music Initiative
December 20, 2017 FPCC Announces $310,500 for B.C. Indigenous Music Initiative Brentwood Bay, B.C. – The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC), in partnership with Creative BC, is delighted to announce an exciting new Indigenous Music Initiative to begin in early 2018. The initial focus of the initiative is aimed at increasing opportunities for Indigenous music […]
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Dictionary Apps for B.C. First Nations Languages Now Available on Android Devices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dictionary Apps for B.C. First Nations Languages Now Available on Android Devices Brentwood Bay, B.C. – The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is excited to announce that its ground-breaking FirstVoices Dictionary Apps are now available for free download on all Android devices. The apps, which were initially launched in 2011, were previously available […]
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Dictionary Apps for B.C. First Nations Languages Now Available on Android Devices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2017 Dictionary Apps for B.C. First Nations Languages Now Available on Android Devices Brentwood Bay, B.C. – The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is excited to announce that its ground-breaking FirstVoices Dictionary Apps are now available for free download on all Android devices. The apps, which were initially launched in 2011, […]
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Arts Program Assistant
JOB POSTING ARTS PROGRAM ASSISTANT The First Peoples’ Cultural Council is a First Nations-run Crown Corporation mandated to support Aboriginal language, arts and culture revitalization in British Columbia, and is based in Victoria, B.C. We are looking for an energetic, highly organized, creative and capable Arts Program Assistant to join our team in supporting the […]
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