National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. Visit … Continue reading National Child Day

This presentation on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will: provide updated information about assessment and diagnosis of FASD assist participants to further develop their understanding of the needs of children with FASD build the capacity of Educators to implement strategies and develop programs for children with FASD and/or children suspected of having FASD. Furthermore the … Continue reading What Child Care Programs need to know about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

The seminar On the practice of seeing children: photographs in early childhood is a free learning opportunity through the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy at UBC. Note that the timezones are different and this event will begin at 3:30pm EST. See below for more information. View EDCP January Seminar Poster Meeting URL: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/63017476456?pwd=TWR6SUZXVjZzbkQwN2VvSEsyRmxHUT09 Meeting ID: … Continue reading On The Practice of Seeing Children: Photographs in Early Childhood

This month Elders, Knowledge Keepers and early years professionals will share their knowledge regarding Indigenous Orality. Please join us in celebrating First Nation, Métis, and Inuit storytelling, song, dance, language, and games from across Ontario. Click HERE to register for this event.

Northern Hearts is offering a free webinar titled “Coronaphobia”. Dr. Meaghan Labine, MD, MSC, PhD, CCFP from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine will be speaking about how the fear of contracting COVID-19 impacts our daily lives and will offer recommendations on how individuals can protect their mental health during the pandemic. The webinar is part … Continue reading Coronaphobia Virtual Talk

Special Needs Resources Program (SNRP) is hosting three Information sessions. These sessions will review the changes to the new SNRP service delivery.  Included will be a general overview of the new documents and how it relates to your role in supporting inclusive practices. Click HERE for more information.