Program Information

What We Offer

A play-based Head Start program for Indigenous children ages 3–5 — grounded in culture, and built around each child and family.

Staff and children holding hands in a round dance at an Orange Shirt Day gathering.

Our early learning programs

Our early learning programs are designed for children who may benefit from extra support to foster their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development during these critical early years. Our goal is to ensure every child enters kindergarten confident, capable, and ready to succeed.

A staff member in an Every Child Matters shirt dancing with a young boy.

Who we welcome

We welcome children ages 3–5 who may have speech and language delays, developmental needs, or other early learning challenges. Our approach combines high-quality classroom instruction with meaningful family engagement, so progress continues well beyond the school day.

Children and a staff member around a craft table, gluing and painting craft sticks onto paper.

A holistic approach

Through our Head Start programs inside and outside the classroom along with our comprehensive family support services, we ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, has an equal opportunity to thrive. We serve families facing financial, social, and developmental challenges, providing a holistic approach that integrates early learning with health, nutrition, and family support to build a strong foundation for success.

A young hoop dancer in beaded regalia and a feather bustle reaching up with a dance hoop at a powwow.

Program at a glance

Program runs
September – June
Classes
Kihew 🦅 Tue/Thu · Muskwa 🐻 Wed/Fri
Class times
9:00 am – 3:05 pm
Meals
2 snacks + a warm lunch, provided daily

Our program is built on respect, belonging and the belief that every child and family is valued.

  • Children stretching and working a hide on a wooden frame outside the school.
  • Children in the classroom exploring a hands-on activity together at the table.
  • Children in Aboriginal Head Start shirts picking dandelions in the grass.
  • Children riding scooters and playing with staff in the gym.