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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.

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.
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.
Ermineskin Cree Nation, AB
Louis Bull Tribe, AB
Samson Cree Nation, AB
Whitehorse, YT
Ross River Dena Council, YT
Selkirk First Nation, YT
First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun, YT
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, YT
Pond Inlet, NU
Toronto, ON
Rankin Inlet, NU
Arviat, NU
Strengthening future generations
Communities using
Early Years materials
Number of people trained
through the Early Years course
Families who have participated in an Early Years program in their community
Reflections, insights and the latest community developments