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In November 2002, HIPPY Canada and the Chief Dan George Centre for Advanced Education entered into a Memorandum of Understanding intended to establish a relationship that would support the implementation of HIPPY within First Nations, Inuit, and other Aboriginal communities across Canada. The memorandum enables the Chief Dan George Centre, under a program called Aboriginal HIPPY, to support the implementation of HIPPY in Aboriginal and First Nations communities in a way that honours and respects Aboriginal cultures, languages, and unique circumstances. Aboriginal Community leaders are now seeking programs that can strengthen the nation and re-educate families as a whole. HIPPY is a culturally neutral program, one that Aboriginal communities can adopt into their organizations.

Contact Information:
Aboriginal HIPPY Associate Director
Tammy Harkey
Phone: 604.676.8252
Fax: 604.676.8250
Email: tharkey@hippycanada.ca




The Aboriginal HIPPY Program - The Empoiwerment of Our Children
Kahtou, July 2004
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Preschool literacy program piloted in Vancouver
Raven's Eye - May 2004, July 2004
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Aboriginal: An exciting new educational program for parents and children
Autumn 2003
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Program changes minds, attitudes
Nicholas Riley, Pitt Meadows Times. Maple Ridge, B.C., Nov 21, 2003
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Program gives kids educational foothold
Katherine Dedyna, Times - Colonist. Victoria, B.C., Mar 23, 2004
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Dr. Ruth gets her mind off sex to promote kids' program
Daphne Bramham, The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, B.C., May 20, 2004
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HIPPY Fundraiser Event

Join us for our HIPPY Canada Dinner Honouring Hershell Ezrin
When: Tuesday 29 March 2011
WHere: Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto
More information: Catherine Morrow, 416 908-4466
To Donate to the event:
To Purchase Event ticket:
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HIPPY News

HIPPY is 10 years old
and still growing. Take a look at our 10 year commemorative document to see how far we've come.
Click here for the full document.

HIPPY Canada/Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning Partnership Program for HIPPY Home Visitors
HIPPY Canada is pleased to announce that the HIPPY Home Visitor training program has been awarded 15 APST (Applied Studies) credits at the 100 level (first year college) to any HIPPY Home Visitor who satisfactorily completes the 30 week, full-time training program at the HIPPY sites that have been in existence for 3 years or more with a suitably qualified Coordinator. These credits can be used as appropriate towards an Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning credential; acceptability will vary with the choice of credential.

HIPPY Canada is happy to offer this program to the Home Visitors as a fulfillment of our promise to promote their professional and personal growth and in turn their contribution to a healthy, thriving and inclusive community.

Bond to Literacy
Many Canadian parents want to support their children’s learning, but don’t have the skills and resources to do so. The Bond to Literacy program works with other Canadian not-for-profit organizations to improve the literacy levels of geographically isolated, low-income and/or disadvantaged families and children. Staff at partner organizations are resourced and trained to help parents to instill the love of reading in their children thereby, helping prepare the children for school. Bond to Literacy is funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada.

Practicing Citizenship
This project is a partnership between HIPPY Canada, HIPPY Britannia, Multicultural Helping House & MOSAIC, and is designed to support the participation of newcomer women in Canadian society. The project draws on all of the partners’ rich and varied experience of working with immigrant and refugee communities. The program systematically blends theory and skills for public participation with a guided opportunity to apply this knowledge to real life challenges through community based projects. Practicing Citizenship is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada


HIPPY Events in 2010

September 20-24, 2010
Pre-Service Training in Toronto

November 1-5, 2010
HIPPY Conference and AGM in Ottawa


HIPPY Canada Board

The following Officers have been elected for the 2010-2011 term:

Tim Casgrain - Chair
Ann Cowan - Treasurer
Janet Crawford - Secretary
Sheldon Ehrenworth
Henry Green
Stephen Herbert
Judith Moses - Past Chair
Carol Slater
Claire Sumerlus
Richard Stursberg
Miriam Westheimer - Ex-officio


HIPPY Canada
Charitable Tax Number


863188538 RR0001