Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan recently opened a dedicated baby room to help parents return to and complete their education or pursue work. CTV News explains that many young student-parents face barriers to completing their education. “I was approached by some of the instructors, like the teachers here, and they asked me how we could get their students back to school,” said May Cadotte, who works as the school’s nurse. “Our best plan would be just to have [young parents] bring their baby with them [because] it creates a bonding.” The baby and parent room offers a place where students can use laptops for homework or get help from educators. It also features a supply of nursing goods, such as diapers and formula, and moss bags to place the baby in while the parent works on their homework. Cadotte stated that since the room opened, there have been student parents working in the room most days.
