FORT ERIE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Aboriginal Head Start
The Fort Erie Aboriginal Head Start Program is a free full day preschool and kindergarten school
readiness program for Indigenous children 27 months to 6 years of age. Licensed by the
Ministry of Education and funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Fort Erie Aboriginal Head Start program incorporates a curriculum based on the
Haudenosaunee culture, while implementing the Kanyen'kehà:ka (Mohawk) language daily.
While also ensuring to reflect on the uniqueness of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit
communities and cultures. We strive to instill a sense of pride and confidence, a desire to
learn, opportunities for positive social and emotional development, while working with
parents/caregivers as their child's first teacher.
Aboriginal Head Start focuses on six components throughout all aspects of the program.
Culture & Language, Education & School Readiness, Parental Involvement, Health Promotion,
Nutrition & Social Support Services.
To register with Aboriginal Head Start and begin the application process, or for more information, please contact Danielle Longboat via phone or email.
Mission
Statement
To provide quality education and cultural programming for our Aboriginal children and their families.
We will support each individual holistically by providing resources to promote healthy lifestyles.
To enhance the future of our children; while instilling pride in our Aboriginal Culture.
Vision
Statement
Aboriginal Head Start...
1
supports the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of each individual
Indigenous child
2
supports and encourages each Indigenous child to enjoy life-long learning
3
supports parents/guardians as the primary teachers and caregivers of their children
4
empowers parents to play a part in their childrens educational journey
5
recognizes and supports the role of the extended family in teaching and caring for Indigenous
children
6
partners with local agencies to support and provide wrap around services for the entire
family
7
implement early intervention strategies in all aspects developmentally for the needs of each
individual child and family to provide Indigenous children and their families in urban settings
with a positive sense of themselves, a desire for learning and opportunities to develop fully and
successfully.
