Director of Cultural Heritage, Mr. Pierre Liburd, paid a courtesy call on the Federal Cabinet today, officially presenting St. Kitts and Nevis’ new Alphabet Chart and Cultural Colouring Book. The educational resources were launched on November 4 at the Shadwell Great House.
Developed by the Department of Cultural Heritage in partnership with the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood Development Unit, the materials place local culture at the heart of early childhood learning. Replacing Western-oriented examples with familiar Kittitian and Nevisian references, the resources feature local plants, people, animals, foods, folklore and traditions.
During the visit, Mr. Liburd also presented Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew with a framed copy of the new alphabet chart as a commemorative gift.
The initiative represents an important step in strengthening cultural identity through education, ensuring that the nation’s youngest learners encounter learning materials that reflect their heritage, everyday experiences and the communities in which they live. By integrating local culture into foundational learning, the resources help foster a sense of belonging, pride and appreciation for the rich cultural traditions of St. Kitts and Nevis from an early age.
