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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 · May 27
Hello, Bluesky! Thanks for supporting our channel. At the First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC), we provide funding, resources and open-source technology development to support all aspects of cultural revitalization. Visit our website for more information on our programs, initiatives and resources.
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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
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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!
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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FPCC’s Toolkits are a collection of practical resources that support the development of language and cultural revitalization programs in First Nations communities.

📚 Visit fpcc.ca/toolkits

#BCFirstNations #resources #toolkits #languageplanning #culturalrevitalization #languagenest
October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Online Learning Series: Week 3 📣

👉🏽 These webinars are free to join, but you must register here: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc-learning-series

#BCFirstNations #webinarseries #revitalization #FPCC #onlinelearningseries #OLS2025 #learningseries @e-l-p.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Dip siip’ntut Sm’algyax, das wii hana’nax :“we love sm’algyax, from these strong women”

🗓️ Thursday, October 23, at 10 am PT!

👉🏽 These webinars are free to join, but you must register here: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc...

#BCFirstNations #languagerevitalization @e-l-p.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Online Learning Series: Week 1 📣

'How to Successfully Plan a Music Project: Everything you Need to Know!' with #SheriPtolemy from Samahquam First Nation.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 22, at 10 am PT!

👉🏽 These webinars are free to join, but you must register here: fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc...

#BCFirstNations
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Are you applying for FPCC’s Language Vitality Program?

Join us for an online info session on Thursday, October 16, at 10:00 - 11:00am PT!

👉🏽 Register today at fpcc.ca/language-grant

Application deadline is December 10! ⏳

#BCFirstNations #BCGrant #CommunityGrant #GrantOpportunities #ApplyNow
October 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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FPCC’s Language Vitality Program is now accepting applications! 💫

Visit the Language Vitality Program page to access eligibility, guidelines, info session registration, additional information & resources: fpcc.ca/language-grant

#BCFirstNations #languageback #languagelearning
October 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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September 30th is the #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation, also known as #OrangeShirtDay.

On this day, we honour:

🧡 the children who never came home
🧡 Residential School Survivors and their families
🧡 the communities that are rebuilding

#WeWearOrange #EveryChildMatters
September 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡 Attending a community event is one way to honour survivors and reflect together.

🔗 Check out this list from @fpcc.ca to find an event near you: fpcc.ca/stories/nati...
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is September 30th, 2025. At FPCC, we encourage all advocates and allies to show your support by taking part in events happening in your region.
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September 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Today is #EducationTechnologyDay!

FirstVoices is an excellent example of the important role that technology plays in education for both students, teachers & mentors.

Discover more by visiting FirstVoices.com

#FirstVoices #languageapp #languageback #languagelearning #edtech
September 23 is Education Technology Day. Visit FirstVoices.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Truth and Reconciliation Day is coming up on September 30th.

We’ve compiled a list of events happening in B.C. 🧡

Please share this list with your community: fpcc.ca/ndtr-2025

#NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #wewearorange #BCevents
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The Share-a-thon Challenge continues this week with Endangered Languages Project! 🎉

Submit your language revitalization program by going to endangeredlanguages.com/add-revitalization-program

#languagerevitalization #languageback @e-l-p.bsky.social
e-l-p.bsky.social Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · Sep 15
For the fifth share-a-thon challenge, we’re inviting you to share about your language revitalization programs! endangeredlanguages.com/add-revitali...
September 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Share a resource & you could win a t-shirt with our friends at Endangered Languages Project! 🎉

Visit endangeredlanguages.com/share-resource
e-l-p.bsky.social Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · Sep 12
Today’s Share-a-thon challenge: contribute a resource to the collaborative resource library! endangeredlanguages.com/share-resource
September 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Congratulations to #BCFirstNations (Syilx) musician #FrancisBaptiste on releasing his brand-new single! 🎉

🎧 Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGPF...

📨 Subscribe to our newsletter & get access to FPCC's #MusicProgram launch dates & details. fpcc.ca/signup/
Francis Baptiste - Rent Free in My Mind (Official Video)
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September 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Make an account with our friends at Endangered Languages Project and you could win a free t-shirt! 🎉

📝 Sign up today at: endangeredlanguages.com/user/register

#languagerevitalization #languageback #languageleaders
e-l-p.bsky.social Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · Sep 11
For the first Share-a-thon challenge, we’re inviting everyone to create a profile on the new ELP site! endangeredlanguages.com/user/register
September 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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The United Nations General Assembly declared 2022-32 the International Decade of Indigenous Languages and invited Indigenous peoples to initiate ideas. 💫

Here are 10 goals 📝 proposed by FPCC: fpcc.ca/stories/the-decade-of-indigenous-languages

#IDIL #DecadeofIndigenousLanguages
September 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Congratulations 🎉 to our friends over at the Endangered Languages Project on the launch of their new website!

This new design makes it easy for #languageleaders around the world to share and research #Indigenouslanguages.

👉🏽 Check out it our here: endangeredlanguages.com

#languagerevitalization
e-l-p.bsky.social Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · Sep 9
Announcing the new ELP! 🎉⁠ A redesigned online space to:

🌱 Strengthen language revitalization worldwide⁠
🗣️ Share knowledge and stories⁠
💡 Find learning resources, guidance, and ideas for your language work⁠
🌏️ Connect across borders and boundaries⁠
💬 All in 9 languages!⁠

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September 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Nate Harris is from the Stz'uminus Tribe and was born in Ladysmith, B.C.

In March of this year, he released the song "Suffer" with Roosa Records. You can listen to that song alongside "Her Pink Dress" on our #SpotifyPlaylist! 🎶

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

#BCArtists
September 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Are you looking for a #languagerevitalization mentor?

Our friends at Endangered Languages Project offer a FREE program that connects you with an expert.

📅 Schedule a meeting with a mentor at: endangeredlanguages.com/mentors

#B.C.FirstNationsLanguages #languageback #endangeredlanguages
e-l-p.bsky.social Endangered Languages Project @e-l-p.bsky.social · May 9
Did you know that ELP offers a FREE Language Revitalization Mentors program?

Anyone who’s working to revitalize their language, wanting to get started, or curious about language revitalization, can talk one-on-one with experienced language revitalizers and scholars.

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Green flyer with text: How can ELP's Language Revitalization Mentors support you? Guidance and advice from experienced language revitalizers Connections to people and programs around the world Help finding useful resources Encouragement from people who understand the work Empathetic listeners to talk through your challenges
September 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Edzi'u is a Tahltan and Tlingit artist based in Vancouver, Canada on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. 🎶

🎧 Listen to their song 'Can you Introduce Yourself in the Language?' on our #SpotifyPlaylist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

#BCArtists
September 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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📣 Global Survey on Indigenous Languages

📝 Participate in this survey and submit your input by September 15, 2025 www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

🎥 Watch the video for more information: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUJx...

#DecadeOfIndigenousLanguages #IDIL @unesco.org
August 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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🌱 Something exciting is coming...

If you were at the WAVES conference, you already got a sneak peek.

Keep your eyes on endangeredlanguages.com, starting September 9. 👀
Illustration of blue and red hills with a bird flying over them. Text reads “something exciting is coming September 9”.
August 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Carsen Gray is an award-winning Haida singer and songwriter of mixed descent. 🎶

🎧 Listen to her songs “Long Overdue” and “back back” on our #SpotifyPlaylist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6lS...

#CarsenGray #BCArtists #BCFirstNations #Spotify
Carsen Gray is featured on FPCC's Spotify playlist
August 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Congratulations to our friends at First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation & @klfoundation.bsky.social for their co-authored piece in @terralingua.bsky.social!

Learn how they are navigating the complexity of the Canadian philanthropic sector here: bit.ly/bcdphilanthropy
terralingua.bsky.social Terralingua.Langscape @terralingua.bsky.social · Jul 2
In this moving co-authored piece, four Indigenous women reflect on walking in two worlds—honoring ancestral teachings while navigating Western philanthropy. Read the full story: bit.ly/bcdphilanthropy

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August 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM