Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and presented by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. Iheoma is a Research Professor and Fellow at UNC as well as the Founding Director of the Equity Research Action Coalition. The first 1,000 days are a sensitive period in children’s development. … Continue reading FREE Webinar: Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs

Join us for our next discussion about Anti-Racist Pedagogy by registering HERE. Also, feel free to check out the Padlet to review our previous conversations and access resources. To share this poster with others, click HERE to print it or save it to your computer. If you have any questions, e-mail us at early.years@tbdssab.ca

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We are excited to announce our first Virtual Tour! Abiinojiishiik-amino-yawook EarlyON Centre will share some of the many strengths of their educators and programs, including examples of documentation, pictures of the centre, cultural teachings, and more! We will come together for approximately one hour, and Abiinojiishiik-amino-yawook staff will lead us through the following: Prayer and … Continue reading Virtual Tour: Abiinojiishiik-amino-yawook EarlyON Centre

In the current global state, and in our work with children and families, it is important that we create safe spaces to respectfully discuss race, racism, and reconciliation. As stated by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (n.d.), “Remaining passive is no longer an option. Engaging in difficult or uncomfortable conversations is the new … Continue reading Exploring Anti-Racist Pedagogy

Please join us for this Cooks Network where we will do a Menu Review with Megan Bellinger, Registered Dietician from The Thunder Bay District Health Unit.  We will also have a discussion on Child-Led recipes. Click this link to register: PD Registration (office.com) and please indicate which month you wish to attend.