COVID-19 Indigenous Information
COVID-19 News and Updates
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WORKING TOGETHER
BE SAFE AND BE WELL
We are in the midst of some very challenging times with the coronavirus. Like many organizations, schools and programs, we are implementing proactive, preventative measures to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
Our EarlyON facilitators are available to you as we move our programing and services online. Although our administrative offices are closed to the public, our staff continue to be available by phone and email to answer questions.
While our space is unavailable for the time being, there are many things that are readily available – outdoors, music, dancing, reading, counting, laughter, hiking, walking around neighbourhood, baking or cooking together and the list goes on! Check out our social media feeds for ideas and suggestions to do with the little ones! Also look at our calendar of EarlyON activities for in person and online events we will be hosting
Get the latest on Covid-19
For more information on Covid-19, be sure to check out links to key resources such as Region of Waterloo, the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The Ontario Ministry of Health has release COVID-19 information sheets in Mohawk, Ojibway, Swampy Cree and Oji-Cree.
Parent’s Resources for Children Mental Health and dealing With COVID-19
Parent Resources
For Keeping Children Entertained
ParentsCanada provide parents with the most timely and important information for the many stages of parenthood, from pregnancy through to the teenage years.
A happy site filled with easy things to do with kids that don’t require special skills, lots of money or advance planning.
Caring for Kids provides parents with information about their child’s and teen’s health and well-being.
· Parenting Now is an innovative program in Waterloo Region that is all about creating conversations among parents and other adults…such as grandparents, other family members, neighbours, teachers, coaches, friends….those who care about children and youth.
Begin your kid's learning adventure through LeapFrog Academy™. Our educational app turns learning into an adventure, using games for children ages 3-6
Today’s Parent is Canada’s #1 source for parenting content that informs, inspires and builds a sense of community. We help parents celebrate the happy chaos that comes with having a family and remind them that they are not alone. If you have children from birth to ages 9+, you’ll get insightful information for all ages and stages on discipline, health, behaviour, education, plus easy and nutritious recipes and so much more.
A site of resources that could help with the ever-present challenges of modern-day motherhood.
Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try.
Audible is a seller and producer of spoken audio entertainment, information, and educational programming on the Internet. Audible sells digital audiobooks, radio and TV programs, and audio versions of magazines and newspapers.
· Canada Science and Technology Museum: Kids' Zone
Activities, articles and interactive features like the Inventions Gallery, where kids can submit their own inventions to be showcased online.
Activities, articles and interactive features like the Inventions Gallery, where kids can submit their own inventions to be showcased online.
· The Canadian Atlas Online
State-of-the-art interactive atlas from The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
State-of-the-art interactive atlas from The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
· Canadian Museum of Nature
Online movies, games, facts and features about the natural world we live in.
Online movies, games, facts and features about the natural world we live in.
· Historymuseum.ca
Centralized website for the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Museum, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France.
Centralized website for the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Museum, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France.
· Virtual Museum of Canada
A broad collection of online exhibits, images, events and activities celebrating the stories and treasures that have come to define Canada over the centuries.
A broad collection of online exhibits, images, events and activities celebrating the stories and treasures that have come to define Canada over the centuries.
Kid Friendly Entertainment
Kid friendly CableTV programming
Commercial-free, authentic Indigenous programming your child can grow with. View the schedule below for showtimes on APTN
· www.TVOKids.com TVOKids gets kids ready for school, life, and to take on the world through the power of learning. Activities grouped by topic and age level, plus links to books, articles and other parenting resources.
YTV's former children's programming block, The Treehouse. The channel is owned by YTV Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment
Watch your favorite Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney XD shows on DisneyNOW! See a list of TV shows, watch full episodes, video clips and live TV!
Kid friendly streaming services
APTN lumi streaming brings you Indigenous-focused content to your device anywhere and anytime. Watch a variety of TV shows, documentaries, kids shows
Disney+ | Stream the best of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Start your free trial now, and get endless access to new releases, exclusive Originals, your favourite classics, and tons of TV
Watch Netflix movies & TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet and more.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
KeyOn - Online Registration
Your KeyON registration and key tag will enable you to have seamless access to all EarlyON locations in Waterloo Region.
- Create your account from home
- Available in English and French
- Get your keytag on your first visit
- Paperless sign in
- Improved programs based on real time attendance
- Easily update your account online