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Indigenous Professional Learning Ecosystem

IPLE

Learn. Reflect. Connect.

Learn. Reflect. Connect.

Online Platform

Grounded online learning your way.

Certifications

Child Care Assistant certification pathways.

Interactive Learning

Reflection, interactive activities, & more.

Learning Partners

mentor, colleague-& etc. to walk alongside you,

Welcome to Your Learning Journey

Professional learning that begins with you.

Learning isn’t about moving as quickly as possible, it’s about taking the time to reflect, explore and grow.

This self-led learning experience has been thoughtfully designed to meet you where you are. Whether you have ten minutes today or an hour tomorrow, you can move through each module at your own pace, returning whenever you’re ready to continue.

Our learning journey follows a relational approach, beginning with understanding ourselves, strengthening our relationships with others, & expanding our role within community.

Along the way, you’ll find opportunities to pause, reflect, and connect your learning to your own experiences, your work with children and families, and the communities you serve.

Throughout your journey, you'll “Take It Back to Practice”

Opportunities that invite you to step away from the screen and apply your learning in real-world settings before continuing. By trying new ideas, observing, reflecting, and returning with fresh insights, your learning becomes part of your everyday practice. 

At the end of each module, you'll also receive an Integration Sheet

At the end of each module, you'll also receive an Integration Sheet that captures key learning, reflective questions, and practical ideas to support your ongoing growth and conversations with colleagues. 

While this journey is self-led, it doesn't have to happen alone.

You may choose to invite a Learning Partner-such as a mentor, supervisor, coach, or colleague-to walk alongside you, celebrate your progress, and support your reflection throughout the journey.

Take your time. Stay curious. 

Reflect often.

Let your learning become 

part of your practice.

Explore By Professional Development Area

The modules are organized into three interconnected professional development area that reflect the relational nature of Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care. While you are welcome to begin wherever feels most meaningful, each development area builds upon the last, supporting a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your community.

Self - Understanding Yourself

Explore your identity, values, beliefs, experiences, & the ways they shape how you show up as an educator. Reflect, reconnect, & strengthen the foundation you bring into your work every day.
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With Others - Building Meaningful Relationships

Early learning happens through relationships. Deepen your understanding of responsive, respectful, & reciprocal relationships with children, families, colleagues, &community partners.
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Community - Growing Together

Explore the broader systems, communities, cultures, and partnerships that support Indigenous children and families while considering your role in creating places of belonging.
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This course invites Early Childhood Educators to reflect on how their presence, communication, emotions, expectations, and responses influence the children,...
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The first module invites educators to begin with self in a way that honours our relationships to land, to community,...
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Introduction to Smudging Knowledge Keeper Andrea Redsky introduces smudging as a traditionalpractice that can help us ground ourselves, release negative...
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This course invites Early Childhood Educators to explore land as a source of learning, relationship, identity, belonging, and community connection....
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This course introduces Early Childhood Educators to neurodiversity through a relational, strength-based, and culturally responsive lens. Learners will explore how...
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START HERE : A One-Time Module Orientation Before beginning any of the learning modules, please complete this one-time orientation. Start...
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Made Possible By

This learning journey was made possible through the wisdom, guidance, and collaboration of many individuals and communities.

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Courses available across devices