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.

Featured Community Stories

FPCC Arts Program Supports Musician Carving His Own Path 

Through mentorship, carving and music, a Cowichan artist is reconnecting with culture and crafting his own voice. Aidan Thorne’s guitar is one of a kind. That’s because he carved it…

Featured Initiatives

Online Learning Series Shares Inspiring Stories

The 2025 FPCC Online Learning Series highlighted First Nations storytellers, artists, musicians, art advocates, and language and cultural heritage champions from across B.C. The series, Our Stories, Our Voices, featured…

2024-25

At a glance

$30m

invested in language, arts, culture & heritage programs

$5,115m

resources developed by communities

23,793

people involved in FPCC-funded programs

3,679

participants in language immersion programs