“Do you have a lump or change in your breast?”

This plain language pamphlet and audio cassette for women with low literacy skills guides the reader through the steps from finding a lump or change to seeking medical advice and treatment. It includes the reassuring note that most women who discover a lump or change in their breasts do not have cancer. It demystifies the examination process and offers women the information to be active participants in their own care. The resource was produced by the Canadian Cancer Society, Newfoundland & Labrador Division, in conjunction with the Atlantic Breast Cancer Information Project. For more information, contact Jacqueline Campbell at 709-753-6703.

Adapting to the
Changing Nature of Paid Work

The Society We Want has prepared a new issue guide on the changing world of paid work. As we said in earlier issues of literacy.ca, The Society We Want is a public dialogue process in which small groups discuss their values in relation to today’s pressing issues. Feedback from the discussions is used to influence decision-makers. For more information, contact The Society We Want, Family Network, CPRN Inc., 2 Carlton St., Suite 1009, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3. Tel: 416-343-1110, Fax: 416-260-1505. CPRN website: http://www.cprn.com

The Language of Literacy: A National Resource Directory of Aboriginal Literacy Programs

The first directory of its kind in Canada, this resource profiles almost 100 Aboriginal literacy initiatives, listed alphabetically by province and territory. Each program profile includes program demographics, contacts, mission, objectives, and special features and concerns. Later chapters provide an analysis of common “Challenges and Opportunities” and “Critical Components,” and “Observations on the Path Ahead.” The directory is free, and can also be accessed through the National Adult Literacy Database at www.nald.ca. For more information, contact Beverly Anne Sabourin and Associates, 66 Cuthbertson Avenue, Winnipeg, MN R3P 0N8. Tel: 204-885-0660, Fax: 204-885-0659, E-mail: beaujess@mb.sympatico.ca

Canadian Aboriginal Literacy Strategy

The NLS recently announced that it will fund the preparation of a National Aboriginal Literacy Enhancement Strategy. CODE Inc. and the Native Education Centre in Vancouver is putting together a study team of literacy, strategic planning and program development specialists that will develop a ten-year education and training strategy for Aboriginal people. The study team will be producing a regular newsletter and will solicit feedback at each step of the planning process. To get on the mailing list, please contact the Canadian Aboriginal Literacy Enhancement Strategy, 2255 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 120, Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3. Tel: 613-260-3457, Fax: 613-26-3458, E-mail: information@codeinc.com, Website: www.codeinc.com