The Impact of the Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) Program on School Readiness Skills

The Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) Program is a national community-based early intervention program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. AHSUNC focuses on early childhood development for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and their families living off-reserve. In a study conducted by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) during the 2010–2011 school year, the Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) Program was found to have a positive impact on school readiness skills.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 22:11 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 22:11 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published	2021-09-09 00:00:00
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title_fr	L’impact du Programme d’aide préscolaire aux Autochtones dans les collectivités urbaines et nordiques (PAPACUN) sur la maturité scolaire
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