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Co-creating early childhood programming with Indigenous parents and communities.

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Co-creating early childhood programming with Indigenous communities

The Early Years believes that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis parents must be honoured and held up as their children’s first, best, and most important teachers.

Approach

Aligning traditional knowledge with scientific research

Every child in Canada deserves the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Working hand in hand with Indigenous communities, the Early Years strengthens parents’ engagement in their child’s healthy development before birth and into their school years.

The Early Years across Canada

The Early Years supports communities in the cultural adaptation and implementation of family-centred programmatic activities and resources, from Maskwacis Health Services in Alberta to the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate. Explore programming in different areas.

The Early Years across Canada

The Early Years supports communities in the cultural adaptation and implementation of family-centred programmatic activities and resources, from Maskwacis Health Services in Alberta to the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate. Explore programming in different areas.

Pirurvik Preschool Society

Pond Inlet, NU

  • Culturally adapted resources

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

Toronto, ON

  • Professional development
  • Culturally adapted resources
“There’s great diversity in our communities. Our families deserve the right of choice. What’s unique about the Early Years is that each community drives its own program.”
— Dr. Margo Greenwood
ACADEMIC LEADER
OF THE NATIONAL COLLABORATING CENTRE
FOR ABORIGINAL HEALTH

Strengthening future generations

12

Communities using
Early Years materials

50

Number of people trained
through the Early Years course

300+

Families who have participated in an Early Years program in their community

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