BC Aboriginal Child Care

03/12/2026

Networking: Big Emotions, Little People
March 14, 2026 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | In-person
Explore fun and simple ways to help children understand and manage their feelings through sensory play! Create hands-on emotional learning tools that families can take home — like calm-down jars, emotion dough and more.

03/11/2026

Child care participation among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit children aged 1 to 5: Exploring parental satisfaction and cultural responsiveness across child care settings
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/41-20-0002/412000022025014-eng.htm

03/11/2026

ADHD Classroom Supports
March 26, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Online
A foundational understanding of ADHD, executive functioning, and the impact on early childhood classrooms. We explore the history and stigma behind an ADHD diagnosis.

A foundational understanding of ADHD, executive functioning, and the impact on early childhood classrooms. We explore the history and stigma behind an ADHD

03/10/2026

Connections in Nature For All Children
March 21, 2026 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online
Developing a connection with nature is an integral piece of childhood. Through interactions with the natural world, children develop a sense of wonder, calm, joy, and fascination.

Developing a connection with nature is an integral piece of childhood. Through interactions with the natural world, children develop a sense of wonder, calm,

03/10/2026

Plenty of play in childhood makes for happy, smart adults -- and keeping it up can make us smarter at any age.

http://www.ted.com A pioneer in research on play, Stuart Brown says humor, games, roughhousing, flirtation and fantasy are more than just fun. Plenty of play...

03/09/2026

CUPW has signed an open letter addressed to federal, provincial and territorial forum of ministers most responsible for Early Learning and Child Care, urging governments to work together to adopt a set of evidence-based commitments to strengthen this vital program.

Child care experts and advocates are calling on all levels of government to work together and use evidence-based data to protect this vital program for all Canadians. Why? because child care is not just for those who need it. Research has shown us time and time again that in addition to the long-ter...

03/09/2026

Connections in Learning
March 13 – 14, 2026 | In-person
This is an opportunity to learn from and interact with expert speakers and leaders in Education as they share insights through dynamic sessions focused on mental health, managing challenging behaviours, and building strong connections during the critical early years of a child.

Chilliwack Child Care Resource and Referrals - Early Years Conference 2026

03/06/2026

Early Childhood Educators of BC Inaugural Podcast: Episode One.
An enriching discussion around ethics and values in Early Childhood Education.
https://www.ecebc.ca/news-events/podcasts/ecebcs-inaugural-podcast-episode-one

BC Budget 2026 boosts grants: $634M for K-12, $330M for childcare, $283M for trades, and $400M for co-investments. Learn what's next for grant seekers.

03/06/2026

Best of the Best: Hands on Engagement and Sharing
March 21, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm | In-person
Everyone working with children has “success stories” of things that have worked really well.
This workshop will focus on those successes! Georg Melzer will be sharing from 30 years experience teaching ECE classes. Come prepared to share some of your experiences and to be encouraged!

Everyone working with children has “success stories” of things that have worked really well. This workshop will focus on those successes! I will be sharing from my 30 years experience teaching ECE classes. Come prepared to share some of your experiences and to be encouraged! Presenter: Georg Mel...

03/05/2026

Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility for Family Support Agencies: March 2026
March 6, 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Online
This workshop will provide a deep understanding of the origins, definition, foundational concepts, and current relevant applications of Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) which in turn can assist an organization to increase its capacity to incorporate ICS practices for working with partners, Indigenous partners and clients specifically and among staff.

This workshop will provide a deep understanding of the origins, definition, foundational concepts, and current relevant applications of Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) which in turn can assist an organization to increase its capacity to incorporate ICS practices for working with partners, Indigenou...

03/05/2026

This four-part article series provides parents and caregivers research-backed insights from renowned experts to everyday questions about raising kids across the lifespan.

Research-backed insights from renowned experts to everyday questions about raising very young kids.

03/04/2026

Understanding a child’s play nature and fostering opportunities to exercise that nature will help them build their best possible life.

Research has shown that allowing undirected free play is one of the most important ways you can support your preschooler's development.