Little Red Spirit Aboriginal Head Start Program is a community based Early Childhood Education program for children between the ages of 3 to 6. It is located in the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre. It is a comprehensive program designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the child. Little Red Spirit’s objectives are:
To facilitate the social, educational, cultural,
mental, physical, and spiritual development of each child and their family in the program
Improve the skills of the children involved in preparation for school
Establish parental involvement in the education of their children
Foster an understanding of Aboriginal culture, language and spirituality
Access a community network of resources that will contribute to the development of the child
The components of Little Red Spirit Aboriginal Head Start are as follows:
Culture & Language
Social Support
Health Promotion
Nutrition
Education
Parental Involvement
Program runs with the regular school year (September to June). Monday to Thursday:
AM (9:00-11:30): Ojibway
PM (1:00-3:30): Cree
*Transportation may be available*
Criteria:
Families with child(ren) of Aboriginal descent between the ages of 3-6 years
*Children must be potty trained*
Living in the West Broadway Community
Main St to Arlington/ Notre Dame to the Assiniboine River
Willing to participate in the program with your children
Please phone to make an appointment to register: 783-8116
Little Red Spirit has a satellite program located in Dufferin School serving families in the Centennial Neighbourhood. For information and registration for Little Red Spirit Dufferin please call: 204-770-3382
