Fort Erie Aboriginal Head Start

We love opening up our space and partnering up with our Indigenous EarlyON program Tshikeksa': and FENFC partners to provide our community beautiful teachings 💜🫶

A few reminders for AHS families 🩷💜

Today we had Totah Bev in to make her delicious blueberry Indigenous cookies with our preschool and kindergarten classes. With teachings of a good mind and how we cook with love, and putting our love into cooking for people we love🫐🍪🫐
We made heart shaped cookies & made enough so the children could take some home and share with their families. 💜
Ms Kristi taught us some new words in Kanyen:kéha - cookies, blueberries, heart and love 💕

Today our AHS children listened intently to the Anishinaabe teachings of Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon).

The story tells about the time during February (and some of January) that is known as Bear Moon because it is when the baby bears are being born.

The story also invited the children to look outside during Bear Moon when the weather seems to turn warmer and there is fog in the air. This is called the "Breath of The Bear" and is also known to the Anishinaabe as a sign that more baby bears are being born.

An acknowledgment to our beautiful AHS children for being apart of the Midwinter Gathering at FENFC that was organized by the Indigenous Inter-agencies - we thank you for asking our children to be involved to show community what they are learning 💜
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A day we all look forward too - its the first Saturday in March….pow wow time! 💜

🌿 The Unity Team Needs Your Help 🌿

The Unity Team provides wraparound supports to Indigenous children, youth, and families across the Niagara Region. We're reaching out to community members who may be able to help by becoming a kinship provider.

We are seeking Indigenous community members who are willing to provide culturally relevant kinship care to Indigenous children and youth who need additional support.

Kinship providers may have a family connection, but they can also be trusted community members who are willing to step in and help in a meaningful way. If you’ve ever considered becoming a kinship provider or would like to learn more, we encourage you to reach out.

Please direct all inquiries for now to: [email protected] [email protected]

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Quick Reminder that Today is Jersey Day!
Wear your fave team jersey or sweater…🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🏒🏅

Please join us this upcoming Thursday, February 12th from 5-7PM for an evening opportunity to learn about Haudenosaunee Social dance and songs with Aunty Jill.
Dinner will be served as well.

This event is open for the children and families from Aboriginal Head Start , Tshikeksa': EarlyOn - FENFC, and the FENFC community.

Please contact Dallas at EarlyOn for more information and you MUST register and confirm attendance:

[email protected]

Last week's visit from Aunty Jill was a special experience for us at AHS. Jill has a beautiful way with her words and captivated the children with her knowledge of the Haudenosaunee Social songs and dances.

Hearing the children sing along with her was beautiful 💜


If you missed out on this opportunity please join us next Thursday (February 12th) from 5-7PM with our Tshikeksa': EarlyOn program - Aunty Jill will be back at AHS sharing her teachings of the Haudenosaunee Social with the families and children of our communities (more details to come). 🎉

Wow check this out!!