Our history and philosophy
We were founded in 1979, as the first city-based development centre that is
oriented towards First Nations traditions, culture, history and language. The centre is parent based, whose ideas are the result of our programming content, and reflective of progressive ongoing educational change. The Centre is a not-for-profit organization which is governed by a Parent Board of Directors. The Centre provides care to children 18 months to 12 years of age. Our philosophy is guided by the following statements:
- To provide a stable nurturing environment for children to grow with emphasis on the child’s emotional and physical well-being.
- To instill a pride in the First Nations heritage through cultural programming which includes language and cultural teachings.
- To help children develop self-discipline, self-confidence and independence with people other than their immediate family members.
- To provide pre-school readiness for our children as they enter the school system.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
We are proud of our image and values, such as honesty and mutual respect between team members, parents, children and other community partners. Our primary objective is to provide a stable, nurturing, cultural environment for children to grow in, with emphasis on the child’s emotional well-being through an affordable quality day care.
Our focus is to instil a pride in the First Nations child’s heritage through cultural programming, while encouraging the child’s natural curiosity and broadening their physical, social, creative and intellectual development by providing a variety of play opportunities for the child to explore and experience their environments.
Our values include (but are not limited to) the following
- Respect
- Children and family centred focus
- Promotion of confidence, independence and full potential
- Quality care
- First Nations values such as kinship and helpfulness
- Open and transparent communication
- Open and inclusive workplace