Author Archives: Brooke

Finding Our Way—Our Documentation Process at Niwasa EarlyON Centre

Niwasa EarlyON staff believe that play is the key to a child’s understanding of the world. Play gives children the opportunity to hypothesize, test, and repeat their theories, apply that knowledge to the world around them, draw relationships between things, people and the larger world, and experience community, delight, frustration and success. Our roles as […]

Indigenous Pedagogy in Early Years Environments Gathering: March 25th – 27th

Aligning Indigenous Knowledge with How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years We regret to inform you that the gathering in Ottawa March 25-27th has been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please click here to see the official statement. Hosted By: Ontario Indigenous Centre of Excellence Co-Lead(s): Partners:

Knowledge Exchange Gathering: Nurturing Spirit

The Ontario Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Early Years and Child Care is extending an invitation to early years professionals to attend our upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering: February 26th from 2 – 4 pm EST. This month, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and educators will discuss nurturing spirit in early years environments with connection to How Does […]

Knowledge Exchange Gathering: Storytelling

The Ontario Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Early Years and Child Care is extending an invitation to early years professionals to attend our upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering: January 22nd from 2 – 4 pm EST. This month, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and educators will discuss embedding Indigenous storytelling and oral teachings in early years environments with […]

Indigenous Pedagogy in Early Years and Child Care Environments Gathering: November 13th – 14th

SAVE THE DATE NOVEMBER 13th – 14th LAC DES MILLE LACS FIRST NATION & THUNDER BAY Aligning Indigenous Knowledge with How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years This gathering is intended for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Early Years Professionals on/off reserve. Registration for non-Indigenous early years professionals who wish to attend […]

Knowledge Exchange Gathering: Fostering Language in Early Learning Environments

Importance of Fostering Language in Early Learning Environments  The Ontario Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Early Years and Child Care is extending an invitation to early years professionals to attend our upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering: Wednesday, October 23rd from 2 – 4 pm.   This month, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and educators will discuss fostering language in […]

Indigenous Pedagogy in Early Years and Child Care Environments Gathering

Date: September 24th – 26th Location: Kenjgewin Teg, M’Chigeeng First Nation This gathering will focus on aligning Indigenous Knowledge with How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years. To inspire a desire for learning, educators will learn how land-based theory and practice can be used to create high quality early learning environments.