Hiiye'yu Lelum Society
House of Friendship
Healthiest Babies Possible & Early Years
Treasure Box
Learning, playing and growing together.
Treasure Box provides a culturally grounded learning environment for Indigenous children ages 0–5 and their families, including parents, grandparents, siblings and caregivers.
Through play, stories, songs, crafts and shared meals, children build early literacy, social and school-readiness skills while families spend meaningful time learning and connecting together.
Learn Through Play
At Treasure Box, we recognize that children’s work is play.
Activities are designed to help children learn naturally in a fun, welcoming and structured family environment.
Through group play and interaction, children have opportunities to build confidence, independence and relationships with other children and adults.
What Happens at Treasure Box?
Families come together for two-hour group sessions that may include:
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Circle Time — singing songs, movement and participating together.
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Stories & Early Literacy — sharing books and encouraging children to listen, participate and develop an enjoyment of reading.
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Arts & Crafts — activities connected to stories and learning.
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Family Learning — opportunities to practice positive interactions, social skills and respectful relationships.
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Play & Socialization — giving children space to explore, interact and build confidence.
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Shared Meals — families eat and spend time together as part of the group.
Families also receive resources to continue learning at home, including song books and books used during group activities.
Making Participation Easier
Treasure Box works to reduce barriers that may prevent families from participating.
The program provides meals, transportation and family advocacy to help make programming more accessible.
Growing Together
Treasure Box supports more than school readiness. The program creates opportunities for parents and caregivers to strengthen relationships with their children while children become more comfortable exploring, playing and interacting independently.
As families return to the group, children become familiar with songs, stories and routines—often beginning to request their favourite songs and join in with the actions themselves.
Looking for Support?
Connect with Hiiye’yu Lelum to learn more about upcoming Treasure Box groups and how your family can participate.
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