Transitions to Early Childhood Education and Care for Indigenous Children and Families in Canada: Historical and Social Realities

• Published in: Australasian journal of early childhood Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 19 - 27
• Main Authors: Hare, Jan, Anderson, Jim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sage Publications Ltd. (UK) 01.06.2010
• Subjects: Analysis; Canada; Canadian native peoples; Caregivers; Child care; Child development; Child welfare; Children; Culture; Early childhood; Early childhood education; Education; Government policy; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous populations; Language; Methods; Parents; Schooling; Social support; Canada; Australia

The transition into formal early learning settings, such as preschool and child care, represents a significant milestone for children and families. This paper explores the perspectives of 25 indigenous parents and family members and two caregivers reflecting on the transition of the indigenous child...