Aboriginal Early Childhood Development

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.

There are currently 43 Aboriginal ECD programs in BC which 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.

To find an AECD agency in your community, click here.

For information on Aboriginal Infant Development Programs (AIDP) click here.

For information on Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) programs click here.

Related Links

Aboriginal Children’s Circle of Early Learning

Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC

Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society

BC First Nations Head Start on Reserve Program

BC Aboriginal Network of Disability Society (BCANDS)

Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)

Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

First Nations and Inuit Health: Healthy Child Development

Health Canada – Aboriginal Health

National Aboriginal Day