Presenting: Family-centred practice & Indigenous child development program

Inclusion BC

Learn about cultural safety for Indigenous families, creating safe spaces, and supporting healthy child development through home visits.

November 2021 is National Indigenous Disability Awareness month and the Virtual Learning Series will feature Family-centred practice from the perspective of Aboriginal infant and child development programs. This one-hour virtual session will introduce participants to the core principles and foundational ideas of family-centred practice, as applied by Aboriginal Infant Development programs and Aboriginal Supported Child Development programs. Participants will learn what cultural safety is for Indigenous families, how to create safe spaces, and the importance of home visiting in supporting healthy child development. The speakers will address how collaborations and coordination of services with mainstream programs is critical to removing barriers for Indigenous families. Coming from a perspective of inclusion that recognizes each child for their gifts, the speakers will share their expertise and provide examples of best practices for family-centred practice in early childhood and beyond. This session is particularly relevant to staff in child development centres, infant development program and supported childcare development program consultants, social workers, service providers, and family support workers. Speakers<ul><li>Diana Elliott, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs </li><li>Jackie Watts, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Supported Child Development Programs </li><li>Rona Sterling-Collins, Regional Advisor (Thompson/Shuswap/Cariboo) for Aboriginal Early Childhood Programs </li><li>Tanya Brown, Manager, Mother Bear Child Development, Squamish Nation </li></ul>ModeratorErika Cedillo, Director of Public Policy and Programing, Inclusion BC.Presented in partnership with the Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Supported Child Development Programs, Aboriginal Early Childhood Development, and Mother Bear Child Development, Squamish Nation. Speaker Bio’sDiana Elliott is Coast Salish from Cowichan Tribes in Duncan, B.C. with equal roots in the Nuu Chah Nulth Territory and the Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni and she serves as the Provincial Advisor for the Aboriginal Infant Development Programs. Diana values the teachings of her Elders and incorporates these as well as the philosophy that each child is a gift from the Creator into her daily work. She appreciates the importance of enriching early and lifelong learning for children and support for parents and families. Rona Sterling-Collins, Quist’letko, is from the Nlha’kapmx Nation and she serves as the Regional Advisor for the Aboriginal Infant Development Program and Aboriginal Supported Child Development Programs in the Thompson/Shuswap/Cariboo region. She also manages the Nzen’man’ Child &amp; Family Development Centre in Merritt B.C. Rona is an ally and advocate for Indigenous children and adults with disabilities and has firsthand experience in raising a son with Autism. She believes in a wholistic approach to empowering Indigenous families and communities. Jackie Watts serves as the Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) Programs of B.C. Jackie sees the value and importance in building and maintaining strong service relationships so that children who access ASCD have easy and seamless transitions into Adult Services, such as Aboriginal or Indigenous Community Living Services in B.C. Tanya Brown is the Manager of Mother Bear Child Development Programs for Squamish Nation and has been working in the field of early childhood for over 30 years. With a focus on supporting families and children with extra support needs, Tanya has been a strong advocate for building services on reserve to bridge the gaps in the early years and create barrier free access to services. Tanya is honored to work for Squamish Nation and values the relationships she has developed with children, families, and community over the past 10 years. You can learn more about the Virtual Learning Series and watch our past events by visiting the <a href="https://inclusionbc.org/our-services/virtual-learning-series/#DiversityIncludes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Inclusion BC website</a> today.<a href="https://inclusionbc.org/our-services/virtual-learning-series/#DiversityIncludes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a>Should you have questions about registration please contact Event Manager Lya Iglesias by phone at 250-891-5384 or by email at events@aspect.bc.ca

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