Tous pour eux documentary series

Available as podcasts, this five-episode documentary series demonstrates the scope of a collective movement devoted to early childhood development.

 

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From Abitibi to Saint-Hyacinthe to Manawan and Montréal, passionate people from the different regions of Québec share their stories and exchange their experiences to show how this collective enterprise has impacted the well-being of young children and their families.

 

Episode 1: Committing to the cause

Discover Avenir d’enfants’ collective project through the voices of its committed partners and their inspiring initiatives. Their statements shine a light on the variety and creativity of their work for the well-being of the children and families in their area.

Journey into the heart of a large collective movement in support of early childhood development in Québec.

 

Episode 2: Forging more effective links

Establishing connections, breaking isolation, and getting everyone to work together with the families—this is the great challenge the partners talk about in this touching episode. Each in their own way, they encourage us to take the time to listen and act together in a spirit of respect for the needs of children and their families.

 

Episode 3: Learning and taking inspiration

What now? Armed with a collective project involving over 3000 partners able to tap into a wealth of accomplished learning about collective endeavours, early intervention, and supporting families, where do we go from there? Various perspectives on the guidance offered by Avenir d’enfants and the effects the partners observed in their communities.

Participants in episodes 1, 2 and 3

Jessika Belzil, Frontline community worker, psychoeducator, Abitibi

Linda Bossé, Coordinator, Local Group of Partners, Saint-Hubert

Mélanie Bourgeois, Committed citizen, woman and mother, Québec City

Manal Bouzhar, Coordinator, childhood and family section, Mon resto Saint-Michel

Danielle Charbonneau, Mayor, Henryville

Jean-Pierre Gagnier, Professor, UQTR; and psychologist

Julie Meloche, Executive Director, Avenir d’enfants

Patrick Paulin, Municipal Councillor and Coordinator, Local Group of Partners, Victoriaville

Lise Tétreau, Teacher; Person-in-charge, Halte-garderie du cœur project

 

 

Episode 4: Mihawoso – Where we take care of our children and families

In 2019, the Communauté de Manawan opened the Centre Mihawoso—a social pediatrics centre, the first of its kind in a First Nations community not covered by an agreement, and, along with the social pediatrics centre in Kujjurappik, Nunavik, only the second one located in an Aboriginal community.

Set up in 2015 by members of the community, with the support of the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan and the community’s service institutions, the purpose of the Centre Mihawoso is to offer children, youth, and families a social medicine service based on the fundamental rights model first introduced by Dr. Gilles Julien in Montréal’s Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood.

The Centre Mihawoso offers clinical services and community activities for children, youth, and families, in keeping with Atikamekw values and culture. The Centre was set up as part of the community’s mother-and-child centre.

Participants in Episode 4

Sandro Échaquan, Director

Jolianne Ottawa, Nurse

Caroline Quitich, Community team leader

Jacqueline Flamand Ottawa, Kokom (community elder)

Virginia Ottawa, Community intervention worker

Debby Flamand, Community intervention worker

Guylaine Ottawa, Community intervention worker

 

Episode 5: Skén:nen Na'tetewaterónnion : There is Peace Amongst Us

Step By Step (SBS) is an inclusive early childhood education child and family centre open to all children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years. At Step By Step every child belongs and we celebrate their gifts while respecting the challenges which are unique to every child and family.
With the support of Avenir d’enfants, SBS has for over 10 years provided an intentional and intense focus on supporting staff and families in developing their awareness of the importance of positive attachment.  The journey has included the delivery of parenting and professional programs which address an understanding of the impact of multi-generational and historical trauma experiences on current ways of being in relationship with both children and adults. This long-term effort has led to the building of capacity to provide children and families in our care with safe and secure attachment relationships and to strengthen the social-emotional environment of the work place, the home and the community.

Participants in Episode 5

Natalie Beauvais, Step By Step Executive Director

Nancy Rother, Resource Consultant

Suzy Goodleaf, Psychologist

Evan and Kylie, Parents

KariAnn Jacobs, Educator