by Alexa Sylliboy and Coral Paul of Tajikeimik | Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness

A Cultural Approach to Early Childhood Development

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Raising young children can be challenging for many caregivers, whether they are parents, grandparents, extended family members, foster parents, or kinship caregivers. From sleepless nights to feelings of isolation, caring for a young child can be both rewarding and overwhelming. For Mi’kmaw families, the need for culturally relevant support during these early years is crucial to help ensure children grow up comfortable and confident in their identity.

Recognizing these challenges, Tajikeimik, with guidance from The Martin Family Initiative (MF ...

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