Aaniin, Shé:kon, Tawnshi, Miyotôtâkewin, ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ, Biindigen and Welcome!
All Nation Child Care Gathering 2026
On behalf of the host communities — Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation, and Oneida Nation of the Thames – Save the Dates!
📅 Conference Dates: July 14–16, 2026
📍 Location: Four Points Sheraton, London, ON, and within the CMO First Nation communities
The All Nations Gathering is intended to bring together educators, leaders, and knowledge holders who are passionate about early childhood development and who can share meaningful, practical, and culturally grounded learning. Highlights include presentations that reflect Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and that offer tools, strategies, or reflections educators can take back to their programs.
Jaime Elijah, RECE, Early Years Director
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Email: [email protected]
Regional Network Information
Regional Networks are comprised of supervisors, coordinators and educators of First Nation Early Learning Programs located in each of the 4 regions of the province. The establishment and sustainability of these networks was identified as a priority by First Nations. The networks support the delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate programs and services. The benefits of regional networks include information sharing, knowledge exchange, skills development, collaborative problem solving and solution-finding for common issues.
The 4 regional network pages include directories for licensed child care and child and family programs.
First Nation Early Learning Regional Program Map
