Future 4 Nations Head Start Program

Who Are We? 
Future 4 Nations Head Start is an urban Aboriginal Head Start Preschool program located in Mission, B.C. The centre opened in October 1997 and in 2001, Mission Native Housing Society became our Host Agency. The Future Four Nations title refers to the four tribes in our area: Stolo, Sta tlmx (Stat-lee-um) and Cree Nations, and Métis. 

Future 4 Nations Head Start is a licensed centre providing services to a maximum of 20 children at one time. We run a morning and afternoon program, Monday to Thursday, and provide a nutritious meal for both classes. 

We currently employ 5 full time staff, 1 part time Special Needs Assistant, 1 part time Cultural Worker, and 2 Elders that work with the children approximately 4 days a month. In addition, we provide practicum experience for students enrolled in the ECE program. 

We have a Parent Advisory Council that gives support, ideas and direction to the staff and we encourage involvement from all of our families and caregivers.