Culture and Diversity External Resources
March 21st is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Here is an infographic that explains how racism can impact child development, and some ideas for how you can talk to young children about race and racism.
12 Spring Traditions from Around the World
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and warm-weather activities. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and families around the world welcome spring with their own traditions. Through food, festivals, and various activities, the spring celebrations are endless. Here’s a list of how 12 different countries welcome spring.
Have you seen this top-rated 2024 CNC conference session recording?
Supporting Children’s Home Languages was one of our top-rated sessions, and it's definitely worth checking out! In this presentation, a Speech and Language Pathologist discusses multilingualism, the importance of self-awareness and objectivity, dispels myths, and encourages reflection. They also share specific tools and strategies for educators to create warm and welcoming environments for everyone as they journey towards creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs.
International Mother Language Day: February 21
Languages are the most powerful instrument in preserving and developing heritage. Every February, International Mother Language Day helps to increase awareness and mobilize partners and resources that support language diversity and multilingualism across the globe. How will you celebrate the linguistic diversity of your CNC program this year?
How did Black History Month come to be?
February is Black History Month! This is a time to celebrate and remember all the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture. Throughout February, this celebration provides a chance to learn about African cultures.
Fun Ideas for Celebrating Lunar New Year with Kids
The Lunar New Year is the beginning of the Lunar calendar, which is based on the phases of the moon. This year, Lunar New Year starts on January 29, 2025, and it is the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes wisdom, charm, transformation, and intuition in the Chinese zodiac. This day is celebrated around the world… Here are some of the many ways that you might choose to celebrate with the children and families in your program!
WEBINAR: Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood
This webinar is an excellent opportunity to talk about how teacher identity impacts the quality of interactions in their programs. It also provides examples of how adults can respond to conversations about race in the classroom.
WEBINAR: Micro-Moments of Connection! Moving beyond Negativity and Judgement to Strengthen Relationships with Families
A child’s learning and development are best supported when caregivers and parents, or other caretakers have strong, trusting relationships. Establishing effective and collaborative relationships can be challenging. This webinar will guide you in utilizing impactful strategies to enhance your connection with parents. You will be inspired to find new ways to illuminate and share special moments as a way to reduce negativity and judgment that can cause stress and fuel misunderstandings.
Cultural Diversity and Mental Health
Helping children and young people understand, respect and appreciate cultural differences helps create a sense of belonging. This resource from Australia examines why understanding culture is important, challenges that may impact children and families, and how respect for diversity is related to children's sense of belonging and mental health.
Harvest Festivals Around the World: Video
What is Harvest Festival? How do people celebrate harvest around the world? This video shows several different harvest festivals that are celebrated around the world throughout the year from Pongal to Vendimia, The Moon Festival to Olivagando. We share some of the many ways people celebrate harvest around the world.