The FPCC’s mandate is to “assist BC First Nations in their efforts to revitalize their languages, arts and cultures.”
They’ve introduced a one of a kind interactive living map which is primarily driven by the Indigenous community itself.
Hannah Mashon, who is a communications officer at the FPCC, touched on the desire of members of different communities to get the word out about what makes their respective cultures so rich and exciting.
“The community really wanted a platform where they could showcase their artwork, their language, and cultural sites that are important to them,” said Mashon.
The FPCC released a map last year that highlighted certain points of interest in BC, but did not allow the level of interactivity and input that the new version offers.