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Ottawa lends support to Nova Scotia Native Women's Association
Posted: August 2, 2012 | 
Category: Essential skills
"The financial support from the Government of Canada is paramount in promoting Aboriginal women into positions of authority and decision making," said Cheryl Maloney, president of the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association. "Often barriers prohibit Aboriginal women from getting positions within their fields of expertise, or opportunities are not fully explored."
Canada's labour minister hosts roundtable on issues related to women in the workforce
Posted: August 1, 2012 |
Category: Essential skills
The roundtable was an opportunity for Minister Lisa Raitt to hold open dialogues with key stakeholders and seek their input on a number of issues faced by women in the workplace. Discussion topics included employment equity, workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, recruitment and retention.
Become a literacy champion: Timely tips from ABC Life Literacy Canada
Posted: August 1, 2012 |
Category: Learning
The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games offer an excellent opportunity for parents and children to cheer on their favourite athletes while practising literacy skills.
Educational CUPE video spotlighted as NALD's Feature of the Month
Posted: August 1, 2012 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
One organization that has been promoting literacy and learning among its members, for over a decade, is the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). CUPE released a new video earlier this year titled ‘Why is CUPE involved with literacy work?’
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