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Aboriginal Early Childhood Development in BC

The Aboriginal Early Childhood Development (AECD) Initiative is focused on supporting comprehensive, integrated and culturally sustainable community-based programs in Aboriginal communities throughout British Columbia.

Aboriginal ECD programs aim to:
  • Increase the health and well-being of Aboriginal children;
  • Strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal communities to deliver a full range of services with an emphasis on early childhood development; and
  • Increase awareness, outreach and access to a wide range of culturally appropriate ECD programs and services for Aboriginal children, families and communities.

Aboriginal Early Childhood Development on the Sunshine Coast


The AECD agency on the Sunshine Coast is: the shíshálh Nation   
Education Administration: Lenora Joe - Director lenorajoe@secheltnation.net 

Working with the shíshálh Nation is:
• The member organizations that make up the Sunshine Coast Early Childhood Development Planning Table:        
     Pam Richmond, Community Facilitator/Coordinator   prichmond@eastlink.ca       www.coastsuccessby6.org

• School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast):  
     Kerry Mahlman, Principal, Aboriginal Programs and Services   cmahlman@sd46.bc.ca      www.allnationscoast.net                                                         
     Kirsten Deasey, Coordinator, Early Learning   kdeasey@sd46.bc.ca    www.sd46earlylearning.ca

• Capilano University (Sunshine Coast Campus):       
     Sue Perry - Aboriginal Liaison Sechelt Nation and Capilano University  sperry@capilanou.ca     www.capilanou.ca/sunshine

Early Childcare Development 

shíshálh Nation provides various programs for Early Child Care Development to assist in the development of children ages 0-6 years old.  Programs nurtures the healthy growth and development of our children. With programming designed and delivered by shíshálh nation staff, the Program supports the physical, developmental, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual well-being of children from birth to age six. 

Children in our Early Childcare Programs gain opportunities to develop self-confidence, a greater desire for learning, an excellent start in their journey towards becoming successful young people. Programs and Services we offer; 

Madeline August - Aboriginal Supported Childcare worker 

Mom ay mon Childcare Facility (daycare/preschool) 

Sonya Swift - Early Childcare Coordinator/facility manager 
Maria Joe-Dixon - Early Childcare Educator 
Blake Paul - Early Childcare Educator 
Jan Miettinen - Early Childcare Educator 
Jolene Joe - Early Childcare Assistant 
Nicole August - Early Childcare Assistant 
Carol Dixon - Bunny Bus Driver (school bus) 
Jad  - Supported Childcare teacher 


Best Practices in Aboriginal Early Childhood Programs
Click Here to access readings and resources, including "CARING FOR OUR CHILDREN: A RESOURCE & TRAINING KIT FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA" 

Related Links
  • Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC
  • Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve
  • BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
  • BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
  • BC Aboriginal Network of Disability Society (BCANDS)
  • BC First Nations Head Start on Reserve Program
  • Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)
  • Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)
  • Delegated Aboriginal Child and Family Service Agencies
  • Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents
  • First Nations and Inuit Health: Healthy Child Development
  • First Nations Education Steering Committee
  • First People’s Culture, Heritage and Language Council
  • Health Canada – Aboriginal Health
  • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

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