Agreement Number:
016678278
Agreement Value:
$246,561.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021
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:
Wendake, Quebec, CA G0A4V0
Reference Number:
141-2019-2020-Q4-00168
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107883589RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Jul 28, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Regroupement des centres d'amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ)
Program:
IELCC - Quality Improvement Project
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare (IELCC) Transformation Initiative supports the Government of Canada’s goals of helping Canadian children get the best start in life, better support Canadian families, and invest in ELCC programs for Indigenous children, as stated in Budget 2017. Further, it supports the joint implementation of the Indigenous ELCC Framework, which reflects the cultures and needs of all Indigenous children and families across Canada alongside the unique priorities set out by First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation.