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Seeds of Empathy launches in BC and Alberta

Seeds of Empathy programs in Canada's two westernmost provinces celebrated official launches recently. The launches brought government funders, and child care staff together with program creator Mary Gordon to mark this special event. Both events drew media attention in their provinces.

In British Columbia, the launch was held at the Treehouse Early Learning Centre in Richmond. Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid joined Mary Gordon for the event in December 2007. Read the media release about the BC launch here.

In Alberta, the program was launched in both Edmonton and Calgary in January 2008, drawing media attention from local newspapers and regional radio and television. The Honourable Iris Evans, then Minister of Employment, Immigration and Industry, joined Mary Gordon at the event. In Edmonton, the launch was held at the Norwood Child and Family Centre. In Calgary, Mount Royal College Child Care Centre hosted the event. Click here to read the Alberta government's media release about the event.

SEEDS OF EMPATHY LAUNCHED IN ALBERTA	SEEDS OF EMPATHY LAUNCHED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Children greet Seeds of Empathy mom Amanda Bates and baby Lucas at the launch of Seeds of Empathy in Calgary. Mary Gordon and then-Minister of Employment, Immigration and Industry Iris Evans joined baby Lucas on the lavender blanket at the launch. The Ministry of Employment, Immigration and Industry is funding the program in Alberta.	Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid joined Mary Gordon and a group of child care educators to officially launch Seeds of Empathy in Richmond. She is pictured holding Seeds of Empathy baby Carmina. The Ministry of Children and Family Development is funding the program in BC.