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The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS) has been authorized by regional First Nations leadership to be the Regional Coordinating Structure for the implementation and investment of the national Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework (2018) in BC. The IELCC Framework represents the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples’ work to co-develop a transformative Indigenous framework that reflects the unique cultures, aspirations, and needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children across Canada.

The investments focus on three areas of impact: capacity, quality, and access. Mentorship and leadership development increase the capacity of leaders and educators in the IELCC sector. Engagement, research, and partnership result in accurate reporting, evaluation, and increase the quality of IELCC services and supports. The funding provides access to quality IELCC programs for Indigenous families, as determined by their community.

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