Indigenous Early Years Circle - Ottawa

Come and join the Indigenous Early Years Circle, we'll be hosting a Celebration of Resilience for children and families on September 28th, 2023. From 10am - 4pm, at Vincent Massey Park.

The IEYC wishes everyone a safe and spooky Halloween!

ECE Appreciation Day 2022!

“We remember, honor, cherish and respect the sacredness of all children. The Indigenous Early Years Circle is working collaboratively to make systemic changes for our Indigenous children and families.”
See below for more information or support from our participating organizations:
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth, and Families: https://inuuqatigiit.ca/
Makonsag: https://www.makonsag.ca/
Minwaashin Lodge: https://www.minlodge.com/
Odawa Native Friendship Centre: http://www.odawa.on.ca/
Tungasuvvingat Inuit: https://tiontario.ca/
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health: https://wabano.com/

"Children are the sacred gifts of our Nations"

Today is National Children's Day, The Indigenous Early Years Circle Members would like to honor the remarkable spirits of our little ones.

“We remember, honor, cherish and respect the sacredness of all children. The Indigenous Early Years Circle is working collaboratively to make systemic changes for our Indigenous children and families.”

See below for more information or support from our participating organizations:
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth, and Families: https://inuuqatigiit.ca/
Makonsag: https://www.makonsag.ca/
Minwaashin Lodge: https://www.minlodge.com/
Odawa Native Friendship Centre: http://www.odawa.on.ca/
Tungasuvvingat Inuit: https://tiontario.ca/
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health: https://wabano.com/

Check out this list of fun indoor activities to do this Family Day weekend in Ottawa! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Family Day from the Indigenous Early Years Circle!

1) Winterlude Virtual Festival- February 5-21 2021
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/winterlude/

2) Powwow Workout Class with Josée Bourgeois,
February 11-20, 12:00 pm
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/powwow-workout-class-with-josee-bourgeois/

3) Kids Corner Live at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Age 6-12- February 13 2021
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/kids-corner-live-at-the-legislative-assembly-of-ontario/

4) The BeaverTails Ice Dragon Boat Virtual Festival, February 5-21
https://www.icedragonboat.ca/

5) Popsicle Stick Families Craft
https://meaningfulmama.com/day-133-popsicle-stick-families.html

6) Make Bannock with Kids Activity
https://www.castleviewacademy.com/first-nations-bannock/

7) I LOVE YOU Sign Language Card
https://www.busykidshappymom.org/i-love-you-sign-language-card/

8) Marshmallow Igloo Activity
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/marshmallow-igloo/

Check out this list of fun outdoor activities to do this Family Day weekend in Ottawa! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Family Day from the Indigenous Early Years Circle!

1) Rideau Canal Skateway - January 28th -February 28th, 2021
https://www.todocanada.ca/rideau-canal-skateway/

2) Find an Outdoor Skating Rink in your community
https://www.ottawarinks.ca/en/home

3) Fish Ontario Licence
Free – Ontario Family Fishing- February 13th-15th, 2021
https://www.todocanada.ca/city/ottawa/event/fish-ontario-licence-free-ontario-family-fishing/

4) Igloo Building Contest - February 12th-26th 2021
Presented by Inuuqatigiit Inuit Centre
https://www.facebook.com/OttInuuqatigiit/photos/a.110860550610318/243825053980533/

5) Simple Outdoor Game- Os and Xs in Snow
https://dressesandmesses.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/20-games-to-play-in-the-snow/

6) Maple Syrup Snow Candy
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/maple-syrup-snow-candy/

7) Snow Slime Activity
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/how-to-make-snow-slime-recipe/

8) Snow Volcano Activity
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/winter-science-snow-volcano/

We remember

Check out this awesome professional learning opportunity hosted by OAHSA!

https://oahsa.ca/event/indigenous-professional-learning-opportunities-knowledge-exchange-gathering/?instance_id=13

Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Knowledge Exchange Gathering (2020-11-25) Pedagogical Documentation Indigenous Professional Learning is extending an invitation to early years professionals to attend our upcoming Knowledge Exchange Gathering.  

To all the ECE's in our community, we thank you! Happy ECE Appreciation Day!

The Indigenous Early Years Circle includes all indigenous agencies and organizations providing services to indigenous children and families aged 0 to 6 or providing services to the indigenous community at large in Ottawa!

We're here to advocate for our distinct First Nations, Inuit, and
Métis families and communities so connect with us on your early learning and holistic family needs

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