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May 12, 2025
  • NSCC SWF Hands-On Documentation - Tips and Tricks

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    May 12, 2025  6:00 pm - May 13, 2025  8:00 pm
    Sydney Waterfront Campus

    Through this interactive and hands-on workshop participants will have an opportunity to explore the many ways to include meaningful documentation in their programs. We will also celebrate the current work that ECE’s are doing, identify some of the challenges participants have when it comes to documentation as well as explore some opportunities for potential changes in their programs.  We will discuss how documentation aligns with “Capable Confident and Curious: Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework”.  This workshop is designed to give participants ideas that can be implemented daily into their practice.

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May 13, 2025
  • CAPENÉ (FRENCH) Capable, confiant et curieux Module 3

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    May 13, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Capable, confiant et curieux Module 3 : Lier les principes et les pratiques en apprentissage des jeunes enfants, le 13 mai de 18h30 à 20h30 et le 20 mai de 18h30 à 20h30.

    Module 3 : Lier les principes et la pratique en apprentissage des jeunes enfants

    Rejoignez-nous pour ce module d'apprentissage professionnel conçu pour approfondir votre compréhension des principes et la pratique en apprentissage des jeunes enfants et explorer leur lien critique avec l'apprentissage des jeunes enfants et la programmation des services de garde d'enfants. Cet atelier interactif offre des possibilités de réflexion approfondie, de conversation engageante et de réflexion collaborative au fur et à mesure que les éducateurs examinent les connaissances fondamentales et la mise en œuvre pratique. Les participants exploreront comment les principes de l’apprentissage des jeunes enfants peuvent informer leurs pratiques d'enseignement, s'aligner sur leurs intentions d'éducateurs et améliorer les expériences d'apprentissage des jeunes enfants. Que vous soyez nouveau dans le domaine ou un éducateur expérimenté, cette session vous offrira des idées et des stratégies précieuses pour soutenir votre croissance et votre pratique.

    **Il s'agit d'une session en ligne de deux soirs, vous devez assister aux deux sessions pour recevoir un certificat.

    le 13 mai, 2025 de 18h30 à 20h30 et
    le 20 mai, 2025 de 18h30 à 20h30 Formateurs: Anaïs Marignale-Peters et Laurie

    L’inscription se fait par EventBrite:

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1341032898499?aff=oddtdtcreator

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  • NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice (Online)

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    May 13, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

    Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

    Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

    Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

    Module Objectives:

    • Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

    • Understand who the Acadians are

    • Understand who the Gaels are

    • Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

    • Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

    • Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

    • Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

    Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

    Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

    ▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

    ▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

    ▪ Explore and contextualize racism

    ▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

    ▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

    ▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

    Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

    Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

    ▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

    ▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

    ▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

    ▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

    ▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

    ▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

    ▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

    ▪ Explore racism from birth onward

    ▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

    ▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

    ▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

    Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

    Pre-registration agreements

    • I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
    • I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants
    • I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
    • I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
    • I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

    Session Dates and Times:

    Session 1: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 2: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 3: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 (online), 9:00AM to 1:00PM

    Session 4: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 5: Thursday, May 15th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-1273004172749?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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May 14, 2025
May 15, 2025
  • NSCECE - Culturally Responsive Practice (Online)

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    May 15, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Culturally Responsive Practice in Nova Scotia’s Early Learning and Child Care Settings is a 12-hour module developed in response to the ongoing enhancements to Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework (NSELCF). Three (3) sub-modules have been designed to create a safe and ethical space for examining the nature of biases, prejudice, and assumptions. The modules unpack privilege and encourage participants to reflect on the historical and systemic roots of discrimination and racism. The modules reflect on the lived experiences of people who face these challenges in Nova Scotia. Each module is accompanied by home learning that will continue the conversations between modules.

    Through a reflective approach, participants will become deeply aware of their own identities and the identities of the children, families, and communities they serve.

    Disclaimer: The modules have been developed for synchronous learning. Participants are required to move through each of the modules in sequence, and with the same cohort. The inability to commit will result in a “restart” of the entire training. The objective of the modules is to demonstrate cultural responsiveness, thus, participants must demonstrate this understanding throughout. To do so, participants scheduled for online learning must work from an operational computer, with a working mic and camera.

    Module 1: Laying Face and Foundation

    Module Objectives:

    • Understand who the Mi’kmaq are

    • Understand who the Acadians are

    • Understand who the Gaels are

    • Understand who the African Nova Scotians are

    • Explore and contextualize our understanding of culture

    • Explore and contextualize our understanding of intersectionality

    • Explore and articulate the intersections of race, nationality, gender, and sexuality

    Module 1 provides space for the four (4) historical cultures of Nova Scotia to share themselves in a meaningful way. Participants will better understand the four (4) historical cultures, languages, and beliefs. Participants will explore and contextualize specific intersections and how they relate to culture and themselves.

    Module 2: Faces of Discrimination

    ▪ Explore and contextualize our own privileges, biases, and opinions

    ▪ Explore and contextualize discrimination

    ▪ Explore and contextualize racism

    ▪ Explore and contextualize systemic racism

    ▪ Explore the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Africville, Racialized Policing, “All lives Matter” and, Social Determinants of Health

    ▪ Explore and contextualize micro-aggression

    Module 2 requires participants to explore and contextualize their own privileges, biases, and opinions. Participants will explore how these interrelate with discrimination, racism, and moreover, systemic racism. Participants will specifically explore contemporary racism in Nova Scotia.

    Module 3: Faces of Reconciliation

    ▪ Explore and contextualize reconciliation

    ▪ Explore Truth and Reconciliation

    ▪ Explore and review Education Calls to Action

    ▪ Explore Black Lives Matter

    ▪ Explore and review United Nations Rights of the Child

    ▪ Explore Educator’s role in the classroom

    ▪ Explore 7 Sacred Teachings as a tool

    ▪ Explore racism from birth onward

    ▪ Explore Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework

    ▪ Explore and articulate culturally responsive practice

    ▪ Explore and contextualize Allyship

    Module 3 provides space to explore the different types of reconciliation while acknowledging the need to act now. Participants explore their own roles in this work; specifically exploring cultural responsiveness as it relates to Early Learning and Child Care Settings and moreover the Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

    Pre-registration agreements

    • I agree to participate from an operational computer with a working mic and camera.
    • I agree all information is confidential and will not be shared outside my group discussions or cohort of participants
    • I agree to commit to the entire 12-hour schedule to receive credit.
    • I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner and be respectful of other people’s perspectives, opinions, and ideas.
    • I agree that I will show up fully committed and engaged in the work.

    Session Dates and Times:

    Session 1: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 2: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 3: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 (online), 9:00AM to 1:00PM

    Session 4: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    Session 5: Thursday, May 15th, 2025 (online), 6:30PM to 8:30PM

    To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-culturally-responsive-practice-online-tickets-1273004172749?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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May 21, 2025
  • One Step Forward Club

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    May 21, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Online via Zoom

    The One Step Forward Club strives to raise awareness about issues of injustice and inequality and to effect change within ourselves, and our community. The One Step Forward Club is a refreshing alternative to a traditional book club.  It provides a platform for engaging discussions without the hefty time commitment.  Creating a community of kind, thoughtful people, and discuss one great article/film every month.This community of practice is free of charge.If interested contact Jane MacKenziejane.mackenzie@janenorman.ca

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May 24, 2025
  • CAPENÉ (FRENCH) Apprendre avec Mi’kma’ki sud-ouest

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    May 24, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Apprendre avec Mi'kma'ki est une nouvelle formation destinée aux professionnels de la petite enfance en Nouvelle-Écosse. Cette formation permet aux participants de voir l'environnement naturel, les sciences de la Terre, la durabilité, la réciprocité et l'interconnexion avec deux yeux - Etuaptmumk (ed-do-up-dm-momk). Le travail représente la première voix des Mi'kmaq, avec le soutien et les conseils d'un comité permanent.
    La session d’apprentissage de 6 heures est une introduction pour les éducateurs de la petite enfance à l'exploration de leur relation immédiate avec le lieu et la façon dont cette connaissance peut être intégrée dans les environnements d'apprentissage pour les jeunes enfants. Le carnet de bord demande aux participants de réfléchir à leurs connaissances et à leurs enseignements. Il aide les participants à comprendre comment, en tant que membres de ce lieu, ils doivent être présents et, en retour, comment cette présence peut être directement liée au travail de l’apprentissage et de la garde de jeunes enfants. Le carnet de bord ne prescrit pas la manière de procéder, mais plutôt la manière dont vous vous voyez développer les compétences et les capacités nécessaires pour être authentique dans votre relation avec le lieu.

    VOUS APPRENDREZ :
    Partie 1 : Présentation en salle et réflexion
    Découvrir Mi'kma'ki
    Explorer les reconnaissances territoriales
    Explorer le territoire traditionnel et les sept (7) districts
    Découvrir qui sont les Mi'kmaq
    Explorer les façons d’être et de savoir des Mi'kmaq
    Explorer les enseignements de Netukulimk
    Explorer les différences entre une économie de don et une économie basée sur les salaires
    Étudier comment ces connaissances sont liées aux jeunes apprenants
    Explorer l’importance du jeu
    Explorer les différences entre l’éducation en plein air, l’apprentissage en plein air et l’apprentissage axé sur la terre
    Explorer les compétences personnelles
    Explorer Etuaptmumk
    Explorer les relations avec le lieu
    Partie 2 : Activités et discussions en plein air
    Activité « S'asseoir avec la terre
    Observer - Mémoriser - Comparer : observation des oiseaux
    Observer - Mémoriser - Comparer : plantes et arbres
    Réflexion en cercle de discussion
    Etuaptmumk - La vision à deux yeux
    Étude de cas sur une sortie avec des enfants - réflexion et discussion.

    Apprenez à voir la terre et l'environnement naturel à travers la lentille des Mi'kmaq et découvrez comment appliquer la vision à deux yeux à votre pratique de l'EPE.
    Veuillez vous préparer à passer toute la journée à l'extérieur ; habillez-vous en fonction du temps et ayez des chaussures appropriées ; apportez une bouteille d'eau, un stylo, un crayon et des crayons de couleur pour prendre des notes et faire des croquis/dessins.

    Il s'agit d'un atelier de livraison mixte.
    Le jeudi 22 mai en soirée pour la partie théorique,
    Le samedi 24 mai en personne pour la matinée qui se tiendra à l'extérieur au “Petit Bois” à l’Université Sainte Anne et en après midi, nos animatrice Tina Primeau vous offre un partage d’activités pratiques et engageantes que vous pouvez par la suite faire avec vos enfants. (Session optionnelle).
    Le dîner sera fourni sur place pour ceux qui participeront en après midi.

    L’inscription se fait par EventBrite. Le nombre de participants est limité.

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1344235778399?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Si vous avez des question, n'hésitez pas de nous contacter par courriel jill@capene.ca

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  • JNC - Learning With Mi'kma'ki

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    May 24, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Jane Norman College 60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS (morning session)Victoria Park 29 Park Road, Truro, NS (afternoon session)

    Learning with Mi'kma'ki is a new professional development opportunity for early childhood professionals in Nova Scotia. This training provides an opportunity for participants to see the natural environment, Earth science, sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness, with two eyes — Etuaptmumk (ed-do-up-dm-momk). The work represents Mi’kmaw-first voice, with the support and advice of a standing committee.

    The 6-hour course is an introduction for Early Childhood Educators to explore their immediate relationship with place and how this knowledge can be integrated in learning environments for Early Learners. The field book, which is a part of the training, requires participants to reflect on knowledge and teachings. It helps guide participants in understanding how they, as members of this place, are to be present and, in turn, how being present can be directly linked to the work of Early Learning and Child Care.

    TOPICS EXPLORED:

    Part 1: Indoor Presentation and Reflection

    Explore Mi’kma’ki
    Explore Land Acknowledgments
    Explore the traditional territory and seven (7) districts
    Explore who are the Mi’kmaq
    Explore Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being
    Explore the teachings of Netukulimk
    Explore the differences between a gift economy and a wage economy
    Explore how this knowledge relates to early learners
    Explore the importance of play
    Explore the differences between outdoor education, outdoor learning, and land-based learning
    Explore personal skill sets
    Explore Etuaptmumk
    Explore relationships with place
    Part 2: Outdoor Activities and Discussions

    Sitting with Land Activity
    Observe – Memorize – Compare Protocol: bird watching
    Observe – Memorize – Compare Protocol: plants and trees
    Talking Circle reflection
    Etuaptmumk – Two-Eyed Seeing
    Case study on outing with children – reflection and discussion.

    Please come prepared to spend at least 3 hours outdoors, dress for the weather and have appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle

    Session Dates and Times:

    May 24th 9:00am-4:00pm (Lunch not provided)

    9:00am-12:00pm-Jane Norman College (60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS)

    1:00pm-4:00pm-Victoria Park (29 Park Road, Truro, NS)

    To register click on the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1277799896889?aff=oddtdtcreator

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  • NSCECE - Learning With Mi'kma'ki

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    May 24, 2025  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    NSCECE, 6208 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A3, Canada

    Learning with Mi'kma'ki is a new professional development opportunity for early childhood professionals in Nova Scotia. This training provides an opportunity for participants to see the natural environment, Earth science, sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness, with two eyes — Etuaptmumk (ed-do-up-dm-momk). The work represents Mi’kmaw-first voice, with the support and advice of a standing committee.

    The 6-hour course is an introduction for Early Childhood Educators to explore their immediate relationship with place and how this knowledge can be integrated in learning environments for Early Learners. The field book, which is a part of the training, requires participants to reflect on knowledge and teachings. It helps guide participants in understanding how they, as members of this place, are to be present and, in turn, how being present can be directly linked to the work of Early Learning and Child Care.

    TOPICS EXPLORED:

    Part 1: Indoor Presentation and Reflection

    • Explore Mi’kma’ki
    • Explore Land Acknowledgments
    • Explore the traditional territory and seven (7) districts
    • Explore who are the Mi’kmaq
    • Explore Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being
    • Explore the teachings of Netukulimk
    • Explore the differences between a gift economy and a wage economy
    • Explore how this knowledge relates to early learners
    • Explore the importance of play
    • Explore the differences between outdoor education, outdoor learning, and land-based learning
    • Explore personal skill sets
    • Explore Etuaptmumk
    • Explore relationships with place

    Part 2: Outdoor Activities and Discussions

    • Sitting with Land Activity
    • Observe – Memorize – Compare Protocol: bird watching
    • Observe – Memorize – Compare Protocol: plants and trees
    • Talking Circle reflection
    • Etuaptmumk – Two-Eyed Seeing
    • Case study on outing with children – reflection and discussion.

    Please come prepared to spend at least 3 hours outdoors, dress for the weather and have appropriate footware; bring a waterbottle, pen, pencil and coloured pencils or crayons to take notes and make sketches.

    Session Date and Times:

    Saturday, May 24th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

    Location:

    The first 3 hours of the session will be held in the classroom at NSCECE (6208 Quinpool Rd. 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS) and the final 3 hours will be held in Point Pleasant Park (Exact location details in Point Pleasant Park will be sent out at a later date). There will be a 1 hour break for lunch/travel to outdoor location.

    Please ensure you have made travel arrangements prior to the event date (vehicle, carpool, transit, etc). Transit users should check bus routes 4, 7a/7b, and 24 for nearest access between locations.

    To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscece-learning-with-mikmaki-tickets-1272912869659?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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