 First Citizens Fund
The First Citizens Fund, a perpetual fund created in 1969, is available for cultural, educational and economic development for Aboriginal people in British Columbia.
In 2001, the Government of British Columbia doubled the net value of the Fund from $36 million to $72 million. Interest earned from Fund investments supports programs and services for Aboriginal people.
All programs and services are managed and delivered in partnership with British Columbia Aboriginal organizations.
The First Citizens Fund is part of the provincial government's commitment to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people. It recognizes that Aboriginal languages and cultures are vital to building strong and healthy communities.
Cultural Programs
The First Citizens Fund assists in the revitalization, promotion and preservation of Aboriginal languages and culture:
- by supporting the programs and strategic initiatives of the First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council
- by providing opportunities for Elders to share and celebrate Aboriginal culture and oral traditions.
With the support of the First Citizens Fund, the First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council delivers language and arts programs and develops resources to support the revitalization of B.C.'s Aboriginal languages, arts and cultures.
Through the Fund, the Elders Transportation Program provides financial assistance to Elders to travel to heritage, cultural and educational workshops and conferences. |
First Citizen's Fund
