Indigenous children in British Columbia will have access to more culturally relevant child care spaces with over 300 new child care spaces opening in the province. Three new Aboriginal Head Start centres will bring 108 child care spaces to the cities of Colwood, Kelowna, and Vancouver, ensuring children can receive affordable and culturally relevant care. Over 200 new child care spaces will be opening for Métis families through centres opening in Kelowna, Mission, Port Alberni, Terrace, and Vernon. ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund has also provided $6.5M to add 49 spaces in Fort St John. The centres will support education, health, and social outcomes for Métis children. “Culturally relevant child care for Métis children fosters a strong cultural identity and enhances well-being by weaving Métis culture and language into early learning and child care,” said MNBC CEO Colette Trudeau.
