1. to promote life long learning
   
   
2. to promote literacy networking and awareness
   
   
3. to encourage and support literacy initiatives in partnership with adult learners, volunteers, educators, school boards, government agencies, and other community organizations.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council include the following:

Staff

Staffing includes the following:

History

The Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council became incorporated in February of 1999.

Since the 1970's, literacy programs have been delivered in Port Hawkesbury through partnerships with the Town of Port Hawkesbury Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department and local and regional school boards.

In 1997-98, a Literacy Needs Assessment was carried out. Funded by the National Literacy Secretariat, the assessment suggested the formation of a committee to address the literacy needs of the community.

As a result, in 1998 the Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council was established. This Council is a member of the Inverness County Literacy Network, and as such, delivers the Nova Scotia Community Learning Initiatives programs to adult learners in the area.

1. Community Learning Initiatives Adult Learning Program Classes
   • Level I/II Daytime Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
   • Level I/II Evenings Monday/Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
   • October - June Classes are held in Room 306 at SAERC on Reeves Street in Port Hawkesbury
     
     
2. Volunteer Tutor Program
   Tutors and Learners are matched up as the need arises
   
   
3. "Literacy Speaking" - An archive. This discontinued weekly column, written to promote literacy programs and awareness, was published in the local paper, The Reporter, as well as on the web.