Aboriginal childhood resources

Aboriginal Children’s Circle of Early Learning
Aboriginal early childhood development information.

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
Non-profit, provincial organization serving Aboriginal early childhood programs throughout British Columbia.

Turtle Island Native Network: Healing and Wellness
List of links to First Nations, Aboriginal, Native American services for children and families

First Nations Education Steering Committee
Facilitates discussion about education matters affecting First Nations in BC.

Office of the Provisional Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs
Works together with families to support the growth and development of aboriginal children from birth to three years.

General childhood resources

Public Health Agency of Canada Division of Childhood and Adolescence
Focal point for policy development, research and strategic analysis of trends regarding broad determinants of health regarding children and youth in Canada.

BC Ministry of Child and Family Development: Early Childhood Development
Cross government ECD programs and information, publications and other resources.

Western Canada Family Child Care Association of BC
A professional organization of family child care providers.

Guide to Government of Canada Services for Children and Families
Covers topics relevant to the basic needs of children and topics of main concern to parents and other caregivers.

Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development
Public Health Agency of Canada website.

The status of Aboriginal children 0 to 6 years of age -- Table of contents
Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities: Sub-committee on children and youth at risk.

Community Action Program for Children
Projects directory online.

Special needs resources

The Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
Centre of Excellence committed to ensuring that young people with special needs living in rural and northern communities receive the best services Canada has to offer.

Supported Child Development (Ministry of Children and Family Development)
Agencies provide a range of consulting and support services children with special needs, ages birth to 12, can be included in regular child care settings.

Aboriginal organizations

Friendship Centres in BC
Links to Aboriginal friendship centres throughout BC

Turtle Island Native Network Communities: Native Peoples Organizations BC
List of links to First Nations and Aboriginal organizations in British Columbia