Family Centre Nshwaasnangong

Join us in our EarlyON Classroom where children aged 0-6 and their parents/caregivers can engage in child-led play with support from our wonderful team of RECE's. Trish & Kayla will facilitate early learning play and support child-led exploration and interests through mind, body, spirit, and heart. Children learn through play! Trish & Kayla will observe the children and their interests during the first 30 minutes of playgroup, where they will then begin to incorporate engaging games/activities/crafts to support their learning. To guide children by their gifts, it is important that children feel empowered through their expression.

Ashamaawaso Food Box Program for Urban Indigenous Families with children aged 0-17. Please contact nshwaasnangongevents@soahac.on.ca for more information. Urban Indigenous Families who are eligible for this program will receive a box of fresh produce, with their choice of wild game, fish, and panty item. Please contact for more details.

Join us at Nshwaasnangong Family Centre to share a community meal with us! Meals are prepared buffet style by our RECE Staff :) Drop in program - no registration or sign up required!

Come to our EarlyON Playgroup dressed in your best PJ's! Kayla & Trish will have popcorn, movies, and activities to engage in the EarlyON Room!

Join us in our EarlyON Classroom where children aged 0-6 and their parents/caregivers can engage in child-led play with support from our wonderful team of RECE's. Trish & Kayla will facilitate early learning play and support child-led exploration and interests through mind, body, spirit, and heart. Children learn through play! Trish & Kayla will observe the children and their interests during the first 30 minutes of playgroup, where they will then begin to incorporate engaging games/activities/crafts to support their learning. To guide children by their gifts, it is important that children feel empowered through their expression.

For Indigenous Families, please join us at Nshwaasnangong for a Full Moon Ceremony facilitated by Teresa Nicholas from Oneida Nation of the Thames. This is the time to release energies, move blockages, and show our next generations how to care for ourselves during this time. Children are encouraged to attend and learn how their parents/caregivers process energies, thoughts, and feelings in a good way. We give thanks to our Grandmother Moon, that she continues to take care of us is her way and ensure that we are following the natural cycles of Mother Earth. We encourage parents/caregivers to bring an open mind and open heart.

Join Kayla & Trish at Gibbons Park for an Off-Site EarlyON Playgroup! Please bring a spare change of clothes for play just in case - the playgroup will only be postponed or cancelled if thunder or lightening is present.

Infant Playgroup for parents/caregivers with infants 0-20 months. A gentle playgroup that allows for our smaller friends to enjoy the classroom at their own pace, with the support of our wonderful registered early childhood educators Trish & Kayla!

Join us in our EarlyON Classroom where children aged 0-6 and their parents/caregivers can engage in child-led play with support from our wonderful team of RECE's. Trish & Kayla will facilitate early learning play and support child-led exploration and interests through mind, body, spirit, and heart. Children learn through play! Trish & Kayla will observe the children and their interests during the first 30 minutes of playgroup, where they will then begin to incorporate engaging games/activities/crafts to support their learning. To guide children by their gifts, it is important that children feel empowered through their expression.

An Indigenous Family Focused Playgroup for our Nshwaasnangong Childcare Families to engage in child-led play and exploration! Registration required.

Join Kayla & Trish at Oneida Nation Head Start Family Resource Centre for an off-site EarlyON Playgroup! Drop in, everyone welcomed!

Oneida families with children 0-17 are welcome to come to Nshwaasnangong to learn Oneida language. We provide materials, snacks and knowledge! This class is for all skill levels with the language. Please email Mary at Mantone@soahac.on.ca to be added to our list.

Join us at Nshwaasnangong Family Centre with SOAHAC Indigenous Registered Midwife Jasmine Lalonde to cover prenatal topics!

Join Kayla & Trish at Central Library for story time!

Creating space for families to bring their unfinished sewing & beading projects to work on! Ryin will be supporting families in finishing their already started projects. All ages are welcome to join! If under 18, please bring an accompanying adult family member. Provided: Sewing Machines, Thread, Iron, Ironing Board, Sergers, Cutting Mats, Scissors, & Needles. Coffee, Tea, Water, and Light Snacks. Not Provided: Material, Ribbon, or Beads.