National Adult Literacy Database

Literacy Nova Scotia recently wrapped up an exciting two day Learner Supports Conference that was held on April 25 - 26 in Truro. The resources from the workshops will be available on our website.

The Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) and the Western Quebec and the CSHBO school boards celebrated Quebec Adult Learners’ Week locally at the RA Hall, April 3. This year’s theme, “Follow your passion” was highlighted during the 3 hour bilingual event.

AWENS’ Board of Directors, in response to widely perceived needs, is undertaking a series of networking sessions around the regions. The first was held in the Valley and two more are in the planning stages (and may already have taken place by the time you read this). We hope that others will follow in the other three regions.

RESDAC is approaching literacy with a more holistic perspective maintaining that adult learners need to develop skills in an integrated way. The model starts with an understanding of the context in which the adult learner operates.

The Chez Piggy THREE FOR THE BOOKS: three evenings celebrating literature, music & art fundraising event raised $7,361 for Kingston Literacy & Skills. The Zalman Yanovsky Award for Outstanding Volunteer Contribution to Literacy was presented to Bob Johnson.