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# Recommendation Initiative Relevant Organization Summary of Initiative Corresponding Theme Relevant background information 12 We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to develop culturally appropriate early childhood education programs for Aboriginal families. Aboriginal Early Childhood Education (AECE) Program Native Education College-BC The Native Education College AECE Program trains Early Childhood Educators and care providers with a specialized Aboriginal cultural
- perspective. Upon completion of 500 hours of
paid or volunteer work, they can apply to the ECE Registry for certification. The certificate courses are also transferable to the post-basic ECE programs in Infant and Toddler Care and Special Needs Education offered at many local colleges. Education Child Welfare http:// www.necvancouv er.org/programs/ aboriginal-early- childhood- education/ First Nations Partnership Programs University of
Columbia Ministry
This is a university accredited program of Early Childhood and Youth Care training that leads to a Diploma from the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. It was originally developed in 1989 through a partnership between the University and the Meadow Lake Tribal Council, and uses a Generative Curriculum Model, which helps to ensure the cultural representation of communities. To date, more than 78% of students have completed the program, and 65% of graduates have initiatied new programs for children and youth. Education http://fnpp.org/ home.htm
