The Métis of British Combia: Fundamental Reading and Writing Exercises (2001)
by Rene Inkster

A booklet that contains information and resources about the Western Métis culture, along with fundamental reading and writing exercises. Has a variety of stories and photos, introducing readers to Métis across British Columbia. Written as close to the fundamental reading level as possible.
Contact: Open Learning Agency (OLA), 4355 Mathissi Place, Burnaby BC V5G 4S8
Tel: (604) 431-3000
Fax: (604) 431-3333
www.ola.bc.ca/

GED Connection (2001)
PBS LiteracyLink

A flexible multimedia instructional series featuring the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for and pass the newly revised GED exam.
Contact : PBS LiteracyLink, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States
Tel: (703) 739-5131
Fax: (703) 739-8495
literacy@pbs.org
www.pbs.org/literacy/ged/learners.html

Reading SOS. Strategies for Older Students, CD-ROM (2001)
Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. Designed for students from Grade 4 through adult. Provides exercises to create a comprehensive early reading program. Learning activities divided into 5 levels of difficulty.
Contact: Lexia Learning Systems Inc., 2 Lewis Street, PO Box 466, Lincoln, MA 01773, United States
Tel: (781) 259-8752
Fax: (781) 259-1349
info@lexialearning.com
www.lexialearning.com

Guide to Writing (2001)
Rabbittown Learners Program

A useful guide to writing divided into two sections: Writing and Free Writing. First part contains examples, notions, and activities on penmanship, sentences, lists, paragraphs, invitations, etc. In the second part, several aids are used to stimulate the learner and to encourage the free-writing process.
Also available online at: www.nald.ca/PROVINCE/NFLD/rtlp/writing/cover.htm
Contact : Rabbittown Learners Program, P.O. Box 23022, Churchill Square, St. John’s, NF A1B 4J9
Tel: (709) 579-6033
Fax: (709) 579-8738
rtlp@avint.net
www.nald.ca/rtlphome.htm

Our Ocean Playground : A Nova Scotia History Manual (2001)
Shelburne Historical Society

Part of a project to empower adult learners. Covers many aspects of the province’s history, from the Viking explorers, to the Mi’kmaqs, as well as explorers such as John Cabot, Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain.
Contact: Shelburne Historical Society, Box 39, Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
Tel: (902) 875-3219
Also available online at: www.nald.ca/CLR/playgrnd/cover.htm

First Aid for Everyone : The Vital Link (2000)
Canadian Red Cross Society

New support training manual designed for those with a literacy level of grades 4 to 6. Learning objectives and key terms are introduced at the beginning of each chapter. Illustrated practice sessions provide step-by-step instruction for first aid procedures.
Contact: Red Cross, 170 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON K2P 1P3
Tel: (613) 740-1900
Fax: (613) 740-1911
www.redcross.ca/

This story was written by Abdel-Majid Bourini, from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Majid came to Canada from Jordan eight months ago to be with his wife who is from Yorkton. He misses his beautiful country and the warm sunny days. Majid likes his life in Canada but also misses his family.