National Adult Literacy Database

Ideas/suggestions on how to celebrate IALW - Past activities

• ABC Life Literacy Canada organized a media tour in Edmonton
• Acadia University celebrated creativity (performance and mini-workshops) during IALW
• Afternoons of entertainment were held here and there in adult learning centres
• An essay Writing Contest was organized in Foremost, Alberta
• Newfoundland and Labrador government decided to announce their scholarship for adult learners
• NWT Literacy Council published a book: Stories of Progress on a Learning Journey featuring the stories of 56 NWT adult learners.
• Panel Discussion and public lectures were given at the University of Alberta
• The Saskatchewan Literacy Network organized the contest: “What Did You Learn Today”. The winner won an iPad 2.
• Toronto District School Board held an open house to celebrate Adult Learners’ Week
• Video challenges were organized, ex: Quebec and New Brunswick
• For more ideas on how Canada celebrated Adult Learner’s Week, you can visit NALD IALW Headlines 2011 and events.

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