BC Aboriginal Child Care Society

The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting and developing Indigenous early learning and child care services in British Columbia, Canada. Registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under Business Number 871434478RR0001, it operates as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous early learning[1][2].

Mission and Vision

BCACCS is committed to ensuring that every Indigenous child in British Columbia has access to spiritually enriching, culturally relevant, high-quality early learning and child care services. Their mission is grounded in community outreach, education, research, and advocacy to nurture excellence in Indigenous child care[1][4]. The organization envisions a system where healthy and happy First Nations children and their families are supported by regionally driven early learning and child care systems that are rooted in Indigenous languages and cultures and determined by First Nations communities themselves[2].

Activities and Services

BCACCS provides a range of activities and services designed to empower Indigenous communities, including training, resources, and research that support high-quality early learning programs. They develop and distribute curriculum kits and educational materials for teachers and childcare providers working in Indigenous communities, aiming to promote the healthy growth and development of Indigenous children through culturally based, integrated community childcare services[5].

The organization also plays a leading role in implementing the First Nations component of the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework, a national initiative developed in collaboration with the Government of Canada as part of the truth and reconciliation process[3]. Through this work, BCACCS advocates for Indigenous-led, culturally based, and sustainably funded child care services that reflect community needs and priorities[2].

Impact

By supporting the development of Indigenous early learning and child care services, BCACCS contributes to strengthening Indigenous families and communities. The organization emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant and community-driven child care as an essential building block for social fabric and community resilience[2]. Through its work, BCACCS aims to ensure that Indigenous children have a strong foundation for future success and well-being within their families, communities, and nations.