Aboriginal Children & Families
Homalco Strong Start
Strong start is a free drop-in program open to all children from birth to kindergarten and their parents/caregivers. It allows parents and children to participate in a variety of early learning activities to help children learn and grow. The program is hosted every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 8th, 2021 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm at the Homalco Portable located at 1381 Bute Crescent, Campbell River, BC. Currently, there are COVID protocols in place until further notice. To register, please contact Julie Toews at 250-923-0735 or julie.toews@sd72.bca.ca and bring ID for the child on the first day.
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Description Description When does it happen? Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Where do I go? 441 – 4th Avenue, Campbell River, BC. Who can I contact? 250-286-3430…
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Description This group is for caregivers of children with Indigenous ancestry between the ages of 0-4. When does it happen? Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 pm Where do I go? 441…
Read MoreWe Wai Kai Nation Head Start
The We Wai Kai Nation Cape Mudge Band Headstart Program is offered at Quinsam and the We Wai Kai Preschool Daycare Headstart Program is offered at Cape Mudge. Cape Mudge differs in that it offers daycare within the program. There are six (6) components to the program: culture and language, education, health promotion, nutrition, parent & family involvement and social support. The program is a warm, accepting, and caring environment for both children and their families and offers morning, all day, and afternoon programs. In both communities a Headstart Outreach program is provided for families with children ages 0-36 months. This includes weekly play groups, a mobile resource library, home visits and the engagement of children, parents and families in activities that encourage involvement in activities, nutrition, and skills that promote healthy lifestyles.
Read MoreThe Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program
The Miyoopimatishihk (Wellbeing) Program was developed by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) for families with Métis children birth to 8 years. Métis families can apply for and access services funded directly by MNBC.
Read MoreQwallayuw Head Start
Qwallayuw Head Start Preschool Program provides 2 half-day sessions 4 days a week that prepare young Aboriginal children for their school years by meeting their spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. They provide programming in six core areas: education and school readiness; Aboriginal culture and language; parental involvement, health promotion; nutrition; and social support.
Read MoreMétis Family Connections
The Métis Early Years program was developed by the Métis Nation British Columbia for Métis families with children birth to 8 years. The Métis Middle Years program is for children 9-12…
Read MoreMétis Child Care Benefit Program
The Métis Child Care Benefit Program is a service offered by the Metis Child Care Navigation and Support program  for families with Métis children birth to 12 years. Through the Métis…
Read MoreCreating Healthy Families Group
To provide a safe support group for all parents to get together, support and learn from each other and have an opportunity to take extra tools (traditional and non-traditional) home.…
Read MoreAboriginal Supported Child Development
Aboriginal children newborn up to and including age twelve who require extra support in a child care setting due to a development delay or disability in one of four areas:…
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