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SUMMARY:Cultural Make & Take Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Make a Moss Bag- The moss bag is used by Indigenous peoples to keep a baby snugly wrapped. We will be making a Moss Bag for your dolls so children can use them in their creative play! This is a prerecorded event so we can closely watch\, stop the recording\, and watch again as needed by participants. A list of materials will be sent to you upon registration to purchase\, or you can pre-order a kit from IPLO for $20.00. \n\n\n\nEducators working in on reserve child care and child and family programs are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, July 7th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 5:30 – 7:00 pm CDT or 6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/cultural-make-take-pop-up/
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SUMMARY:All Nation Child Care Gathering 2026
DESCRIPTION:All Nation Child Care Gathering 2026\n\n\n\nREGISTRATIONS ARE NOW FULL – WAITLIST OPTION AVAILABLE \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the host communities — Chippewas of the Thames First Nation\, Munsee-Delaware Nation\, and Oneida Nation of the Thames – Save the Dates! \n\n\n\n 📅 Conference Dates: July 14–16\, 2026 \n\n\n\n📍Location: Four Points Sheraton\, London\, ON\, and within the CMO First Nation communities. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nANG 2026 Flyer[17]Download
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/all-nation-child-care-gathering-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T093000
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SUMMARY:Creating Connections to Inspire Leaders Series Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Seasoned and inspiring leaders are invited to attend the third session of a series facilitated by Lorrie McGee. With over 30 years of experience in early learning\, Lorrie brings hands‑on knowledge and a deep commitment to supporting educators in their everyday work with children. \n\n\n\nLeadership is more than roles and tasks. It’s about how we listen\, care\, communicate\, and learn alongside one another. This series offers space to explore personal values\, strengthen communication and facilitation skills\, and build confidence in navigating meaningful and sometimes challenging conversations. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026   \n\n\n\nTimes: 9:30 am – 11:00 am CDT or 10:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nEducators working in on-reserve child care & child and family programs are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/creating-connections-to-inspire-leaders-series-session-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T150000
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SUMMARY:Child and Family Program Let's Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:This session is all about simple\, practical strategies to help children and parents/caregivers ease into the new school year with confidence. We’ll share ideas\, explore tools you can use right away\, and focus on what truly supports students and the adults guiding them. You are invited to meet and engage in conversation with fellow educators in a LIVE virtual session. \n\n\n\nMonday\, August 17th\, 2026   Times: 1:00 – 3:00 pm CDT or 2:00 – 4:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nEducators working in on reserve child care and child and family programs are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/child-and-family-program-lets-talk-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Make & Take Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Porcupine quillwork was used to decorate a variety of items\, both for ceremonial and daily use to Indigenous men and women. We will be making a keychain. This is a prerecorded event so we can closely watch\, stop the recording\, and watch again as needed by participants. A list of materials will be sent to you upon registration to purchase\, or you can preorder a kit from IPLO for $20.00 \n\n\n\nEducators working in on-reserve child care & child and family programs are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 26th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 5:30 – 7:00 pm CDT or 6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/cultural-make-take-pop-up-2/
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SUMMARY:Classroom Strategies - Taking a Closer Look at Classroom Strategies to Support an Autistic Child
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Judy Baillie \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we unpack current best practices to support Autistic children. We will look carefully at proven classroom strategies to incorporate into your program to support Autistic children. Thisincludes behavioural strategies\, classroom layout\, autism-related temperament traits\, picture communication supports\, social thinking skill development through social stories\, and a fun 15-minute sign language introduction specific to classroom vocabulary. \n\n\n\nDate: Wed. Sept. 16\, 2026   \n\n\n\nTimes: 5:30 – 7:00 pm CDT or 6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nEducators working in child care and child and family programs are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nDownload Here \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/classroom-strategies-taking-a-closer-look-at-classroom-strategies-to-support-an-autistic-child/
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SUMMARY:Igniting the Fire Within - Leadership Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Care and Courage – 4th Annual Leadership Symposium \n\n\n\nLocation: Northern Water Sports Centre Hall Northern Water Sports Centre Hall\, 206 Ramsey Lake Rd. Sudbury\, ON \n\n\n\nRegistration: $300 per person  Registration includes nutrition breaks\, lunch and workshop materials.Registration open to educators working in child care and child and family programs on reserve.Register Before: Fri. Aug. 21\, 2026  Register Here \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Lorrie McGee\, Pedagogical Consultant \n\n\n\nSymposium Goals: \n\n\n\n\nReimagine leadership as a relational practice rather than a role or program. \n\n\n\nExplore the dispositions that sustain meaningful leadership. \n\n\n\nPractice strategies for engaging in courageous\, growth-oriented conversations.\n\n\n\nReflect on the systems and cultures that enable ongoing professional learning.\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to find greater meaning and collective purpose within their teams.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLorrie has been actively working in the early learning field for 40 years and currently is the Pedagogical Consultant with Compass Early Learning and Care (ELC) in Peterborough\, ON. Lorrie has immersed herself in the early learning field strengthening her understanding of the teaching and learning process. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer Here \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/igniting-the-fire-within-leadership-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Cultural Make & Take - Tufting
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sandra Moore \n\n\n\nDate: Tues. Oct. 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 5:30 – 7:00 pm CDT or 6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nTufting is a traditional Indigenous art that uses moose or caribou hair to create stunning three dimensional designs on tanned hide or birchbark. Tufting reflects the rich heritage of Dene and Métis communities\, preserving culture and history through skill\, patience\, and creativity. Every piece of art can tell a story. Sandra Moore is an Indigenous artesian from Hiawatha First Nation. \n\n\n\nEducators working in child care and child and family programs on reserve are invited to register. \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer Here \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/cultural-make-take-tufting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T133000
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SUMMARY:Child and Family Program Let's Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow educators for a meaningful and collaborative conversation focused on program and special event planning\, and responsive learning environments. This is an opportunity to share experiences\, explore ideas\, and strengthen approaches that support children\, families\, and communities. \n\n\n\nDate: Tues. Nov 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 1:30 – 3:00 pm CDT or 2:30 – 4:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nEducators working in child care and child and family programs are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nZoom Link \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer Here \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/child-and-family-program-lets-talk-series-2/
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SUMMARY:Nutrition and You Sharing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Cooks and nutrition planners are invited to meet\, share ideas\, and engage in conversations with fellow professionals in a LIVE virtual session. \n\n\n\nDate: Wed. Nov. 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 1:30 – 3:00 pm CDT or 2:30 – 4:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nEducators working in child care and child and family programs on reserve are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nZoom Link \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer Here \n\n\n\nHosted by the Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Program
URL:https://fnel.ca/event/nutrition-and-you-sharing-circle/
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