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Welcome to The LOVIT Way

Learning to Observe, Value, Inspire and Transform Aboriginal Head Start programs

The LOVIT Way is a culturally relevant, inclusive framework for Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare programs to use for planning and engagement, and to ensure programming is the best it can be for children and families so that they continue to grow over time.

The LOVIT Way brings together early years program staff, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community – the Village – to witness and share with each other, and supports purposeful and cooperative action. 

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The LOVIT Way philosophy is structured around the Aboriginal Head Start Principles and Guidelines, and focuses on holistic programming by guiding reflection on the following areas: 

AHS Beliefs & Values

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Health Promotion

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Parental & Family Involvement

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Culture & Language

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Nutrition

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Accountability & Management

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Education

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Social Support

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Leadership & Staffing

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The LOVIT Way Village

The LOVIT Way Village is an online portal where people can come together to access culturally embedded tools for Indigenous early years programs, connect and share.

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PEP

The Program Evaluation Process (PEP) is a set of questions
to document a program strengths, challenges and transformation
goals.

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Inspire

A place to share resources and ideas to inspire members in programs acrossthe country

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Sharing Circle

Ask questions and discuss topics nationally or regionally with other Village members

In the PEP we are:

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Learning to Observe, Value, Inspire and Transform

LOOKING BACK

to learn to use the teachings passed on to us by our ancestors, Elders and role models

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LOOKING AT OURSELVES

to observe and witness ourselves in order to value what we do, and inspire each other

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LOOKING FORWARD

to plan ways to transform our program into the best it can be and to share our learning with others

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The PEP includes:

  • Recommendations for Action to help guide programs in the
    transformation journey.

  • A Narrative Report to summarize the conversation and highlight priority areas
     

  • An Action Plan to help program staff and community members plan next steps

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Benefits

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  • Easy to use

  • Adaptable

  • Online or paper copy

  • In English & French

  • No fees

To support every community across the country to use the PEP, both online versions and paper versions are available in both English and French. The online version is accessible via The LOVIT Way Village.

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