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Since 2021, Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) has been working with MFI to develop culturally-adapted resources for Indigenous families with children born prematurely. 

CPBF is a parent-led charitable organization providing education, support and advocacy of premature babies and their families. CPBF offers peer support programs, resources for families and health care professionals, and research leading to improved outcomes and experiences for babies and families. 

CPBF recognises the need to improve access to education and support for Indigenous families whose babies were born preterm. Their vision is a brighter future for all babies born prematurely.  Therefore, their commitment is to work in collaboration with Indigenous communities to promote equitable access to education regarding preterm birth to nurture the health and well-being of Indigenous babies and their families. 

FEATURED RESOURCES

Toolbox Cards

Discover two Toolbox cards co-created by CPBF and MFI as resources for Indigenous families of premature babies. 

Adjusting to a New Baby in the NICU

This animated video provides tips for Indigenous families on navigating the NICU. The video was created through a collaboration between CPBF, MFI Early Years, Maskwacis Health Services, Ilitaqsiniq and VCreate.

CPBF Preemie Chat: Co-Creating Resources to Support Indigenous Families in the NICU and at Home

In this chat hosted by Fabiana Bacchini, Executive Director of CBPF, Rachel Pacione introduces the MFI Early Years' approach to supporting Indigenous organizations through the co-creation of culturally-adapted resources and trainings. Charlene Rattlesnake and Candace Cutarm from Maskwacis Health Services, a partner organization of MFI, will speak to their experiences with preterm birth, their roles in supporting children and families in their community, and the unique needs and challenges of Indigenous families in the NICU and at home post-discharge.

Kangaroo Care

Read through this infographic to learn more about “Kangaroo Care” (or skin-to-skin), an important practice when caring for a premature baby. 

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Welcome to the NICU

Read this booklet developed by CPBF, an introduction to life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for families of babies born prematurely.  

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Photography by Louise Johns, Jamie Griffiths, Cathie Archbould, Matthew Perrin, Josie Rain and Alex Jacobs-blum; Videography by Red River College, Jamie Griffiths, Cathie Archbould, Sean Stiller, Pardeep Sooch and Catherine Martin

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The Training & Resources for Early Education & Schools (TREES) Network is a space for delivering and accessing culturally appropriate training, professional development, resources, communities of practice and mentorship opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous early learning professionals working with Indigenous children and families.

By coming together across communities, organizations and cultures, we can impact the bigger picture of Indigenous early education, child assessment and policy in Canada, so that Indigenous children will grow up proud of their culture and knowing that they belong.

The vision of the TREES Network is for early learning professionals to feel supported through training, resources and connections with others. The TREES Network strives to support early learning professionals to ground Indigenous children in their culture, nurturing stronger communities.

ACCESS TRAINING

The TREES Network supports access to culturally appropriate training and professional development for early learning professionals through the Understanding the Early Years course and Early Years Toolbox workshops. View upcoming trainings and workshops for your community through the Events Calendar.

EXPLORE RESOURCES

The TREES Network supports access to the Early Years Toolbox website, as well as access to accompanying resources through the Early Learning Library. Your access to resources is determined by your organization or community affiliation. Explore the Featured Partners page to view resources created by and in collaboration with Early Years partners.

CONNECT WITH OTHERS

To promote relationship-building and relational learning, the TREES Network provides opportunities for early learning professionals to build connections across the country. You can check out the Events Calendar to find events related to the early years, view the Interactive Map of early years services in different regions, or learn more about Supportive Circles as spaces to come together with others locally or across communities to share thoughts, ideas and support.

CREATE IMPACT

The TREES Network strives to create spaces through which we can collectively impact the bigger picture of Indigenous early learning in Canada. Learn about how Early Years sites are doing this through Early Years approach innovations, and about the important work many other organizations are doing to influence policy, curriculum, access to funding supports and program evaluation.