The Region of Waterloo and the Early Childhood Professional Resource Centre at Conestoga College welcome you on a journey of discovery. As part of this journey, we offer you this video to view and  consider how Truth and Reconciliation connect to the early years' sector.

Resources for Supporting Reflection

 region of water children's services

Region of Waterloo Children's Services - Early Years and Child Care Services System Plan 2022-2026

 Land Acknowledgement

Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land
Whose Land - Welcome

 truth and reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Beyond 94 | CBC News
​Reports - National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

community resources

Indigenous Community Resources | Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region
Resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit - Region of Waterloo
Indigenous Reads for Children | Region of Waterloo Library | BiblioCommons
​Indigenous Child Care | Canadian Child Care Federation

 podcasts, blogs, & articles

Kiwew | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
Edge of the Bush – Where Worldviews Meet
How I Use Indigenous Teachings to Help My Kids Respect the Earth | Learning
This Mohawk woman is translating nursery rhymes to share her language with kids — and caregivers, too | CBC News
Educator Stories | Natural Curiosity
​Identity and Knowledge in Indigenous Young Children's Experiences in Canada

indigenous early learning framework

INDIGENOUS EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE FRAMEWORK

 books

First Nations 101 - Lynda Gray’s Guide to Indigenous Issues

additional resources

A Sense of Belonging: Supporting Healthy Child Development in Aboriginal Families
A Child Becomes Strong: Journeying Through Each Stage of the Life Cycle
​The Sacred Space of Womanhood - Mothering Across the Generations (EN - web).pdf
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