Title:
FNICCI - IRC Horizontal Initiative
Agreement Number:
018122788
Agreement Value:
$3,700,669.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 16, 2021 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This will be accomplished in the following ways:
• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations;
• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and
• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework including supporting self determination.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The outcomes of Indigenous ELCC Transformation Initiative are:
• Indigenous children and families have greater access to ELCC programs and services that are holistic, accessible, inclusive, and flexible, and culturally appropriate; and
• Indigenous peoples gain greater control over ELCC programs and services.
Location:
Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA X0E0T0
Reference Number:
141-2021-2022-Q2-00700
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
102520228RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Program:
ASETS - Child Care
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare (IELCC) Framework provides a guide for communities, program administrators, service providers, policy makers and governments to work towards achieving a shared vision that all Indigenous children have the opportunity to experience high quality, culturally strong early learning and childcare. The Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Transformation Initiative supports the Government of Canada’s goals of helping Canadian children get the best start in life, better support for Canadian families, and invest in early learning and childcare programs for Indigenous children..