Ontario Indigenous Centre of Excellence invites you to explore pathways towards creating high quality, culturally safe space in child care and early years space

Joined February 2019
We apologize for any inconvience regarding the cancellation of the gathering in Ottawa March 25-27th. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in this event and continue to support the OICOE.
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Update: we regret to inform you that the upcoming gathering in Ottawa has been cancelled. The health and well-being of staff, community, and elders is of the utmost importance. Please see the following link for the official cancellation statement: ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
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Limited spots available for the Indigenous Pedagogy in Early Years and Child Care Envieonments Gathering. Join us March 25-27 in Ottawa to engage in sessions regarding FNMI pedagogies, documentation, and allyship. Register: ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
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#HDLH? Ontario’s pedagogy for the early years outlines the importance of fostering belonging and well-being in early years environments. An Inuit perspective on these two foundations is shared: youtu.be/kQxXExZ4srA youtu.be/cI4T57IJhg4
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#LettheRiversFlow an inclusive gathering on ECEC & disability services May 10-12, 2020 in Kirkland Lake hosted by the District of Temiskaming Elders Council for families, professionals, community members & government representatives. Register: lettheriversflow.eventbrite.…
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Documenting creates opportunities to make the ways in which children are thinking, interacting, and learning visible. Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg EarlyON Centre shares their documentation process: ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
How can we engage with children to foster an understanding of building positive relationships? Take a look at the allyship and wampum belts video posted to our website! ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
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A provocation from the knowledge exchange gathering to reflect on: “If children are the descendants of stars, what do educators need to know to help them keep shining among creation?” - Tammy Johnson
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Knowledge Exchange Gathering: Nurturing Spirit is now live!
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Friendly reminder, that registration for the upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering: Nurturing Spirit will close today at 4pm EST. ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-……
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Be sure to take a look through the “knowledge exchange” section of our website. There are links to scholarly articles and previous OICOE Knowledge Exchange Gatherings. ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
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The OICOE is hosting a land based gathering in Ottawa, March 25th - 27th. Registration is now open! Click the following link for details: ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
Check out the latest video uploaded to our website, Stories on the Turtle: ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
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Registration for the upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering, Nurturing Spirit in Early Years Environments is now open! The gathering will take place online via Zoom, Wednesday February 26th from 2-4 pm EST. Click the link below to register! ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-……
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Save the Date: All Nations Child Care Gathering, July 21st-23rd! See the poster for more details.
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Chad Solomon will be providing an interactive performance for children and families! There are two sessions being held in Hamilton on January 27th. Check out the Telling Tales event poster(s) for more information
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Be sure to register for the upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering, embedding Indigenous storytelling in early years environments. Join the discussion January 22nd from 2-4pm. Click the following link to register: ceeycc-cepege.ca/indigenous-…
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The National Centre for Indigenous Education is hosting and online panel discussion regarding land based learning January 8th at 3 pm EST (2pm CST). For more information about how to join this event click the following link: nccie.ca/ncc_event/what…
Learning Indigenous language in the early years fosters identity and intersects with the 4 foundations of HDLH? Check out the Anishinaabemowin Niwasa Kendaaswin App. The app features 24 categories of words/phrases and games for all levels of learning!