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Chantu William, a Tŝilhqot’in from B.C.'s central Interior and a graduate from FPCC's YES program, is featured in this CBC article.

She says, "learning her language growing up supported her mental health and identity as an Indigenous person".

#languagerevitalization #languagelearning

A pair of reports by #FPCC detail the complex, expensive and under-resourced process of repatriating #BCFirstNations historical items or remains back to their homes.

FPCC continues to support #Repatriation. Learn more here: fpcc.ca/stories/repatriation-reports

Newly translated resource: Latin American Spanish version of FPCC's "Culture Camps for Language Learning: An Immersion Handbook" via @e-l-p.bsky.social

Download the manual at: drive.google.com/file/d/1dCNs...

#languagelearning #languageimmersion #languageback #spanishhandbook #ELP #culturecamps

‘Everything has to come together’: Report highlights Tse’k’wa as repatriation success story

Read the article: energeticcity.ca/2025/07/09/e...

Learn more here: fpcc.ca/stories/repa...

#Repatriation #BCFirstNations

Spotlight on Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson

Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson is a #Haida musician, multiple award-winning singer, author, activist, artist and lawyer.
🎧 Listen to her music🎶 and other musicians supported by #FPCC on our #SpotifyPlaylist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

#BCFirstNations #BCArts #BCMusicians

🌍 Call for Stories — Langscape Vol. 15

Theme: “Unity in Biocultural Diversity: A Different World is Possible”

We’re seeking creative contributions that explore how unity in diversity can shape a better future. Written, visual, or auditory — your story matters.

🔗 bit.ly/CfSLS15

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In 2024, our friends at #ELP hosted a digital storytelling workshop called “We Are Our Languages.”

10 language champions from 9 countries created powerful short films about reclaiming, documenting and revitalizing their languages.

Baobao Chimi shares the story of his community in Eastern Tibet.

Spotlight on Garret T. Willie. He resides in Alert Bay and Kingcome Inlet off the coast of B.C. with ancestry in the 'Na̱mg̱is and Tlingit First Nations.

Garret T. Willie is a rock and roll singer, songwriter and guitar player. 🎶 🎧 Listen to his music and other musicians supported by FPCC on our Spotify Playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

#BCFirstNations #BCArts #GarretTWillie #BCMusicians #FPCC

FPCC Releases Research on the State of Repatriation in B.C.

FPCC recently announced 2 new groundbreaking reports:
1. From Stealing to Healing: #Repatriation & #BCFirstNations
2. Repatriation Cost Analysis: A Framework & Model

Access the full story here: fpcc.ca/stories/repatriation-reports

Beige and green graphic with text “sign up for our ebook workshop July 5, 1-3pm ET! Turn your zine into a minoritized language digital book”

We are pleased to announce our second #languagelodge workshop on July 5th 2025 1-3pm ET, where participants will design a digital ebook in their minoritized language!

Register now to be part of this enriching experience: bit.ly/languagelodg...

Hayley Wallis is part of the Kitasoo/Xais’xais Nation, originally from Klemtu, a small town in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. 🎶 🎧 Listen to her music and other musicians supported by FPCC on our Spotify Playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

Roots Remembered🌿: Celebrating Heritage Reclamation within 3 #BCFirstNations Communities to Mark #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth

📖 Read about these stories by visiting fpcc.ca/stories/NIHM

#NIHM #NIHM2025 #BCHeritage #FPCC

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Beige and green flyer with text “Language Lodge week 2 of the social media challenge: this week, make a social media post with 1) a proverb 2) a riddle in your minoritized language”

It’s Week 2 of the #languagelodge challenge! This week, share a proverb and a riddle in your Indigenous or minoritized language.

Language Lodge is hosted by ELP, @risingvoices.bsky.social , and Smithsonian CFCH. Learn more and sign up to be part of the Language Lodge at: bit.ly/languagelodg...

Access the news release at fpcc.ca/repatriation

Access the news release at fpcc.ca/repatriation

News Release: FPCC Announces 2 Groundbreaking Reports on the Scope, Impacts and Estimated Costs of #BCFirstNations #Repatriation Efforts

Learn more in today's news release by visiting fpcc.ca/repatriation

Questions? Contact media@fpcc.ca #BCNews

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Secwépemc Elder says her new memoir is a call to follow your dreams: ‘Just go for it’ Cecilia DeRose’s new book ‘One Arrow Left,’ written with author Sage Birchwater, is an account of history, culture and strength

Secwépemc Elder says her new memoir is a call to follow your dreams: ‘Just go for it’

Cecilia DeRose’s new book ‘One Arrow Left,’ written with author Sage Birchwater, is an account of history, culture and strength

indiginews.com/arts/secwepe...

National Indigenous History Month #NIHM #NIHM2025

This month and every month, we honour and celebrate the many contributions of the Indigenous Peoples. Stay tuned throughout the month as we post stories that will allow us to reflect on the contributions, sacrifices and strengths of B.C. First Nations. #NIHM #NIHM2025

Francis Baptiste @francisbaptiste.bsky.social is a singer-songwriter from the Osoyoos Indian Band (Syilx) who lives in Vancouver. 🎶
🎧 Listen to his music and other musicians supported by FPCC on our Spotify Playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

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