County celebrates opening of Indigenous early years playroom in Cobourg – Brighton Today
Jun 25, 2026
Northumberland County is celebrating the opening of a new space dedicated to Indigenous early years learning, cultural connection and family engagement.
Community members, families, partners and staff gathered June 19 at the Cobourg EarlyON Child and Family Centre to mark the opening of the Inaate’abiwin Playroom, a welcoming space created to support Indigenous children and families.
The celebration, held in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, included songs, drumming, cultural teachings and remarks from community partners. Guests also learned about the meaning behind the name Inaate’abiwin from Tim Smoke, Cultural Resource Advisor with Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services and a member of Alderville First Nation.
