First Nations

Revitalizing First Nations Languages, Arts, Cultures and Heritage in British Columbia

We work with First Nations communities in B.C. to build the vitality of our cherished Languages, Arts, Cultures and Heritage – today and for the future.

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Practising Art, Practising Language

Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) graduate and MAP coach Corey-Lee Philbrick weaves together language, art and culture while teaching both Secwepemctsín and hide-tanning Teaching a Secwepemctsín hide-tanning workshop is an “incredibly powerful”…

2023-24

At a glance

$48.6m

invested in language, arts, culture & heritage programs

$35.6m

in language funding to communities

841

cultural practices documented

185

arts grants awarded