National Adult Literacy Database

The Board of Directors and staff of the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector (HR Council) met recently to continue their discussions concerning the future of the organization in the wake of the federal government’s announcement that the Sector Council Program will no longer be in place after March 2013.

The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick presents the Family Literacy Day Fundraising Campaign 2012. This week and throughout February they will be accepting donations in support of Family Literacy Day in New Brunswick. All proceeds will be donated to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation.

The Quebec English Literacy Alliance (QELA) invites all Quebecers to celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 27 by reading and engaging in literacy-related activities.

Think of the wonder in a baby’s eyes when looking at her first flower, or tasting her first strawberry. For growing minds, the world is an extraordinary adventure. That adventure and wonder doesn’t have to stop as we grow up. Everyday life is full of opportunities to learn, grow, try new things and develop new skills.

Literacy opens doors to the world. It is the foundation for continuous learning and a vital characteristic of the highly skilled population needed for Alberta’s next generation economy.

As part of Data Privacy Day 2012, Microsoft is offering guidance and tips to help Canadians better manage their online profiles and maintain a positive reputation. Everything a person does online, from responding to emails and texts, uploading photos, making purchases or clicking the "like" and retweet buttons on favorite web pages, contributes to their online reputation.

"As you read with your children this week — Family Literacy Week — please just take a moment to appreciate just how lucky you are to be able to do so."

Experts say it only makes sense for Lego to go after an untapped segment — the company’s own research found only 9 per cent of global households with children identified girls as their primary Lego user. Lego didn’t discover that girls didn’t want to build. It realized that girls didn’t want to build "that." Thus, the arrival of Olivia, Mia and the other girls of Heartlake City.

"We think of a thriving workforce as one in which employees are not just satisfied and productive but also engaged in creating the future — the company's and their own," said Gretchen Spreitzer, professor of management and organizations at the Michigan Ross School of Business. "Thriving employees have a bit of an edge — they are highly energized — but they know how to avoid burnout."

January 27 was Family Literacy Day and the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) had the opportunity to speak to Sheree Fitch, award-winning Canadian children’s author, about what the learning journey means to her.

A new web-based resource lets parents and teachers better help children who demonstrate unusual or worrisome emotions and behaviour, providing guidance as to whether they are a normal part of development or a potential mental health problem.

Forget the increased productivity, the flexibility and the fewer interruptions that may result from working at home. You may get more responsibilities and duties than you bargained for.

What sets the New Grad Career Expo apart is that the exhibitors have all been recognized as award-winning employers by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. "For young people, it's an exceptional opportunity to connect with the very best employers in the nation," says Mediacorp Publisher Tony Meehan. "Why not start your career at an organization that leads its industry in providing forward-thinking benefits and progressive human resources policies?"

The Hershey Centre in Mississauga is the place to be on Family Literacy Day as the Mississauga Majors and Peterborough Petes battle on the ice on Friday, January 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the name of literacy and learning.

British Columbia may have one of the largest Aboriginal populations in Canada but it isn’t the only province whose first peoples are struggling to reconcile the history of colonialism, forced assimilation and abuse found in the residential school system with the need to educate and prepare their children for life in the 21st century.