Aboriginal early childhood post-secondary programs: stories of successes and challenges

Abstract

Aboriginal Early Childhood Post-Secondary Programs: Stories of Successes and Challenges takes a look at Vancouver Island University Early Childhood Education programs and examines at the factors that contribute to a students learning and successes and challenges to completing their studies. The research is two-fold: a student questionnaire and focus groups with students, faculty, and community members from Nations on Vancouver Island. The purpose is to bring awareness to institutions, faculty, community and students to understand the depth of Aboriginal learning and how to create learning pathways that encompasses cultural capacity.