Indigenous peoples in Canada experience a disproportionate burden of ill health associated with the socio-economic context of their lives. Investing in quality early childhood development and care (ECDC) programs for young Indigenous children is considered one of the most critical pathways for improving these health imbalances. This report provides an overview of the current state of knowledge and knowledge gaps on the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis young children and highlights future directions for ECDC programs and policies.
