Exploring Theme: "Indigenous-led Initiatives"

NationTalk – For the third year in a row, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) team hosted a successful conference in Saskatoon. Educators and care givers from across the province gathered to share knowledge and gain hands-on land-based experiences that fortify their cultural references. “To nurture a strong Métis family we...

Early Years offers wraparound services to families with children under 5 Five years ago people in Ermineskin Cree Nation, one of four First Nations in Maskwacis, Alta., launched a child development program called Early Years to fill a need.  Annette Morin, currently a recruiter for the Early Years program, said the Indigenous-led program doesn’t tell parents what...