FNHA honours 25 years of Head Start programs in BC – FNHA

February 18, 2025

Early childhood learning is “prevention in the purest form, in terms of health and wellness,” as the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) CEO Richard Jock put it. Jock acknowledged early childhood educators from First Nations communities across BC who connect children from birth to age six to language and culture. “This important foundation,” Jock articulated, “helps to prevent health and wellness issues down the road”.

The Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve (AHSOR) 25-year anniversary gala was an emotional night, bringing together over 300 attendees to celebrate the impact and legacy of the program. The 69 original communities that launched their programs in 1999 were honoured with a plaque, lovingly referred to as the “OG programs” by the FNHA’s manager for healthy children and youth, Denise Lacerte.

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