Hello Neighbour. Come on in! A Family Day blog inspired by Fred Rogers

By Nikki Taylor, Senior Manager, Early Years and Family Supports, Oakville Parent-Child Centre As a child, I frequently watched the children’s television show Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Of course, I...

Feb 10, 2021

Do you work with youth? Learn about the Halton Youth Initiative Model!

By Siobhan Laverdiere, Halton Youth Initiative Coordinator, and Lily Viggiano, Youth Asset-BuilderThe Halton Youth Initiative (HYI) completed its second year at the end of 2020. At this point, we...

Feb 03, 2021

What’s in a name?

By Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead Have you ever thought about the name you were given? Is there a story behind how you came to have your name? What about the children, youth,...

Jan 10, 2021

Orange Shirt Day and Shiny New Shoes… Truth and Reconciliation

By Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead What do Orange Shirt Day and shiny new shoes have in common? For many of us, pandemic or not, the beginning of a new school year is marked...

Sep 28, 2020

The Jingle Dress Dance: Self-expression and Healing

This blog has been edited for accuracy (paragraphs 7 & 8) and republished. Introduction by Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead Raven Sutherland is Plains Cree and Saulteaux from...

Jun 25, 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day: What does June 21 mean to you?

By Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead On Sunday, many of us will be celebrating Father’s Day. Some of you will be enjoying a beautiful day reading a great book, by an Indigenous...

Jun 18, 2020

Conversations about Racism with Children. This is personal.

By Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead Have you had a conversation with a child or youth about racism? It would be difficult not to if you have a school-aged child or youth in your...

Jun 15, 2020

Do you know why June is special at Our Kids Network?

It is National Indigenous History Month and We are Celebrating! By Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead June is one of the best months of the year! Children and youth look forward to...

May 30, 2020

A toddler-age girl holds her parents' hands and has a big smile as they walk through the park together.

Aniin, Bozhoo, Sekon, Tansi, and Tawow!

Hello and Welcome…You just took the first step in the journey of Indigenous Reconciliation.Are you ready to move a mountain? By Angela Bellegarde, Our Kids Network Indigenous Lead What does...

Apr 20, 2020

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