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Ekwaamjigenang Children’s Centre

Feb 2, 2021

Programs & Services
 
Ojibway meaning…”Our Children, our Sacred Gifts” …One of the many sacred gifts “Gizhi Manidoo” the Creator has given to us to be responsible for.
 
Ekwaamjigenang Children’s Centre (ECC) has a license capacity of 63 childcare spaces for ages 0-6 years. The trained staff provides a culturally based positive learning environment for the children through a variety of weekly planned activities. The centre is inspected annually under the Day Nurseries Act Regulations.
 
Philosophy
 
Ekwaamjigenang Children’s Centre follows the principles of Emergent Curriculum. The goal of Emergent Curriculum is to enhance children’s SPICES development (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative, Emotional, and Spiritual growth) based on individual and group strengths/needs.
 
Ekwaamjigenang Children’s Centre is continually striving to provide the highest quality care to the children of this community.
 

Source: http://mncfn.ca/ecc-2/

Peacekeeper’s Coordinator

To work with the MCFN Governance Committee, Pillar 7, and the Peacekeepers Sub-Committee to coordinate and organize the creation and implementation of a MCFN Peacekeepers Program, reflective of the historical, cultural, and values of the Anishinaabe people and to engage the MCFN Community during the development of the Peacekeepers Program, ensuring that the values, responsibilities, and practices are reflective of their needs.

Minute Taker

To provide administrative support and minute taking functions to the Department of Consultation and Accommodation (DOCA), and to improve the organizational effectiveness by accurately recording, preparing and distributing meeting minutes of various DOCA and MCFN internal and external committees/events and by assisting in the preparation and coordination of special events.

Children's Mental Health Worker

Responsible for providing support to the community by identifying individuals who are in a high risk situation or expressing early signs and symptoms; providing individual/group counselling and service planning for children/youth up to 18 years of age, and assisting with the general unit administration.

Post Secondary Education Counsellor

To ensure the MCFN Education Post-Secondary tuition/services are administered and delivered in an effective and efficient manner pursuant to the MCFN policies by ensuring compliance with relevant MCFN policies and contracts.