Niwasa Head Start Preschool is a multi-service Indigenous organization in Hamilton, Canada, offering a range of programs for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and their families. Their Head Start program, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, focuses on nurturing the holistic development of Indigenous children while incorporating cultural teachings and traditional knowledge.
With a strong emphasis on culture and language revitalization, Niwasa Head Start Preschool provides child-led land-based learning environments, promoting connections with the natural world and fostering a sense of cultural identity and belonging. Their curriculum integrates Indigenous languages, drumming, dancing, and storytelling to support the social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive growth of children, while also engaging parents and guardians as partners in their children's education.
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