First Nations Specific Resources

Health and Development

Early Childhood Care and Development Programs as Hook and Hub: Promising Practices in First Nations Communities
By Jessica Ball

This report summarizes key findings of a year-long investigation into the steps taken by Lil’wat Nation, Tl’azt’en Nation, and six of the First
Nations in the Treaty 8 Tribal Association to strengthen their capacity to
provide early childhood care and development programs, in ways that
reinforce their cultures and languages and promote the well-being of
young children and their parents or other caregivers. (Synopsis of paper

Contest Self-development/Challenge
An innovative program for improving health, by the First Nations Education Council.

Kwewag Maajaawag: why a female-only physical activity program?
Describes "Kwewag Maajaawag",(an Ojibway phrase which can be interpreted as "Women In Motion"), a program to encourage physical activity among aboriginal women and girls in northern Ontario. Aims to reduce barriers and encourage participation.
Source: Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS)

Maternal Child Health Programs in First Nations
Frequently asked questions about maternal child health programs. Useful for child care providers in terms of referrals, etc.
Source: Assembly of First Nations.

First Nations Child and Family Services - Questions and Answers
Feb 2007: This link provides answers to common questions on First Nations child welfare, Jordan's Principle and Wen:de.
Source: Assembly of First Nations.

Protecting our Gifts and Securing our Future: Speaking Notes for Assembly of First Nations Chief at the Canadian Medical Association's Child Health Summit
April 26, 2007: Presents statistics and vision of AFN to advance the health and well-being of Aboriginal children.
Source: Assembly of First Nations.