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Learning, Connecting, Sharing: World Forum 2023
23 May 2023
This year, The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) had the opportunity to attend the World Forum Conference hosted in Panama City, Panama.
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Learning from Land as Teacher
05 June 2023
On Saturday, June 3, our Children and Families team hosted a professional learning event at one of our child care centres led by Dr. Hopi Martin.
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LEF's work highlighted by AECEO
16 August 2023
We are excited to acknowledge the work the LEF Child Care team has put in to developing their program, and today it was published on the AECEO website.
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Celebrating the Winter Solstice
18 December 2023
On December 21st, the LEF community is celebrating the Winter Solstice and partaking in a ceremony led by Dr. Gokoomis (Grandmother) Jacqueline Lavallé and Dr. Hopi Martin Oshkaabewis (Sacred Helper). We invite you to take some time to reflect on this Ojibwe tradition and the meaning behind it.
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140 Bicycles given out to the LEF Community from Air Canada Foundation Fundraiser!
21 December 2023
Every year, the Air Canada Foundation asks for donations from their staff and partners to go towards a particular campaign. This year, The Learning Enrichment Foundation was selected and ACF raised enough money for 150 children’s bicycles and helmets to giveaway to families in the LEF community. On top of that, 20 bikes were provided by My First Wheels.
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The Canadian Paediatric Society released a Position Statement on Outdoor Risky Play
08 February 2024
The Canadian Paediatric Society emphasizes the importance of outdoor risky play in children's development, differentiating 'risk' from 'hazard' to encourage situational evaluation and personal growth. Their Position Statement discusses the decline in such play due to overly cautious safety measures, advocating for a balance that supports children's physical, mental, and social health while addressing concerns about play-related injuries.
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Nurturing Relationships with the Land through Ceremony and Play
22 February 2024
A recent retreat in New Liskeard, Ontario, for the LEF's Children & Families team, involved days of Ceremony, sharing, and learning on the Land, reflecting on bear-themed teachings of courage and healing.
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COVID-19 TPH Guidelines for Entering Child Care Centres
01 September 2022
Visiting an LEF Location? If you are going to be entering one of our locations, please continue to screen for COVID-19 every day before entering the child care or location premises using either the TPH screening tools or the provincial COVID-19 school and child care screening tool.
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LEF Vaccine Disclosure Policy
20 September 2021
LEF is following the Province of Ontario's mandated proof of double vaccination for all individuals (clients, contractors, and visitors) entering our facilities at 116 Industry St. or any of our Child Care Centres.
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Learning From Our Most Sacred Mother Earth
27 February 2023
We are excited to share details about an upcoming community event we are hosting with Edge of the Bush at the Wiigiwaam outside Silverthorn Early Learning Earth Centre.
Join us for bush play, drum songs, games, and a cook-out at this family-friendly outdoor event. Ideal for children and families from all Four Directions of all ages.