National Adult Literacy Database

August 25, 2003

The following letter was written by Norman Stacey, from Kahnawake, Quebec. Norman learned to read just recently, at the age of 52. His motivation was to show his teachers that he could do it. When he was younger, his teachers did not think he would amount to much and said he was stupid. He also wanted to learn to read so he could read stories to his nieces and nephews. Norman started in the Strategic Learning Centre and then went to Adult Education in Verdun. He then enrolled at Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council (CVLC), which was much closer for him. He has met many new people in the program and has become very involved with the student support organization. He is now the Student Representative for the students in Kahnawake. Through his involvement with people in the same situation and with other learning disabilities, Norman is starting to recognize the similarities to his own situation.

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by Norman Stacey

To the Queen Elizabeth
2003, March 4.

My name is Norman Stacey I am 52 year old I was born in the community of Kahnawake. I am a dyslexic I started to read at the age of 52. My grandfather perform in fron of Queen Victoria wen the community of Kahnawake went to England. My community speaks about Queen Victoria a lot. I want to konw wy the Queen Elizabeth doz not honer the two row wopon treaty.

Whoy
I want to thank you
Yours sincerely Norman Stacey