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Diversity
In Canada today, families come from many different backgrounds and reflect a wide variety of cultures, languages, life experiences and lifestyles. Diversity is a key dimension of our past, present and future. Given this reality, children are likely to live and learn with people who may be very different from them. To prepare children for life in a diverse society, and to help protect them from bias and discrimination, families and teachers can encourage children’s positive feelings about themselves while fostering understanding and acceptance of differing beliefs, values and traditions.
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CCCF expands online professional learning opportunities
The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) is proud to announce an exciting expansion of our online professional learning opportunities. In response to feedback from our members across the country, we are committed to offering more accessible, high-quality, and affordable training that meets the evolving needs of early learning and child care professionals. In addition to
Attraction, Retention, and Fulfilment for Men in Early Childhood Education
Read how and why we need to do better to bring men into the ELCC workforce. If our profession genuinely values equity, diversity, and inclusion, we must open the door, let them in, and give them an opportunity to be what they are: men who just want to support the overall development of children.
Anti-racism & Belonging in Outdoor Play and Learning
Canadian Child Care Federation partnered with the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada to present this webinar. Dynamics of power and privilege created by white supremacy culture have seen the outdoor play and learning movement thrive to serve mostly white, non-Indigenous and settler families across the Land. This webinar hopes to uncover and interrupt colonial
Living Out an Inclusive Policy
CCCF, along with Gina Blank and Elizabeth Maddison from GRIT present Living Out an Inclusive Policy. How do you ensure that your organization is demonstrating its value of inclusion? In this workshop, participants will explore the principles of inclusion that drive inclusive policy in early learning and care settings. They will also investigate their role
Creating Inclusive Environments
CCCF and GRIT partner to share answers to important questions. What does a responsive, inclusive environment look like? Explore practical strategies that support inclusion of all children across a variety of activities and routines. Examine a tool that helps educators identify targeted practices that some children may need in specific routines.
Getting Clear About Inclusion
CCCF and Grit present “Getting Clear about Inclusion”, facilitated by content expert facilitators Gina Blank (Professional Learning Lead, GRIT program) and Marilyn Armstrong (Manager for Connecting Canada at GRIT). This webinar will encourage you to explore your values and beliefs about inclusion and gain practical tips and resources which will impact your everyday practice.
