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Cooking with Kids: Building Skills, Health, and Family Connections
Cooking with children is about more than making meals—it’s a way to build healthy habits, teach lifelong skills, and strengthen family and cultural connections. From washing vegetables to sharing stories around the stove, every moment in the kitchen is a chance to learn, grow, and create lasting memories together.
Aug 212 min read
Building Strong Foundations: Supporting Child Development in Early Years
The early years of a child’s life set the stage for lifelong learning, health, and success. During this critical window, children’s...
Aug 192 min read
“Just Playing?” The Sacred Work of Childhood
At ITCN’s 51st Annual Conference, we heard “Just Playing” by Anita Wadley—reminding us that play is not a break from learning, it is learning. In Tribal child care, play helps children grow strong in identity, culture, and skill. From pretend cooking to storytelling, these moments are the foundation of who they’ll become.
Jul 152 min read
Registration Open for the 2019 National Academy on Early Care and Education
2019 National Academy on Early Care and Education Silver Linings: Building Tribal Early Care and Education for Future Generations Join us...
Aug 30, 20181 min read
Brief: Reflections on the Relevance of “Self-Regulation” for Native Communities
Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Jul 30, 20181 min read
Last Day for Early Registration!
Today is the last day to lock in early registration rates for the 2017 Biennial NICCA Conference! This year's conference is shaping up to...
Jul 31, 20171 min read
Funding Opportunity for Indigenous Project LAUNCH
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) No. SM-17-004 Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health in American Indian and Alaskan...
Jan 4, 20172 min read
Laying the Groundwork for School Readiness With Infants and Toddlers—OPRE Report: Developmental Foun
When we talk about school readiness, we often focus on preschool children who are getting ready for the transition to kindergarten....
Apr 7, 20164 min read
ACF Information Memorandum Regarding Children's Social-Emotional and Behavioral Health
The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (CCDBG Act) makes several references to children’s social-emotional and behavioral...
Sep 8, 20151 min read
NICCA on Native America Calling
On Monday, August 25, 2015, NICCA participated in a live discussion on Native American Calling to discuss early childhood education and...
Aug 25, 20151 min read
