Aboriginal Head Start Program

Early childhood development programs for on-reserve, off-reserve (including urban) First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and their families.

• Designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the child.
• All projects are sponsored, designed and implemented by Aboriginal nonprofit organizations in the local community and stress traditional knowledge and pride in Aboriginal heritage, good nutrition, healthy lifestyles and preparation for school.
• Parents and families are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of program development, delivery, management and evaluation.