Story of the Week
September 8, 2008
The following story was written by Phil Beakhouse, from Edmonton, Alberta. In April 2008, Phil took part in some sessions during the Pan-Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum in Edmonton.
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Hansard
by Phil Beakhouse
In April of 2006, I was part of a team of learners who had public speaking training through Literacy Alberta. The team was called BLAST. I was asked by the Minister of Advanced Education to come to the legislature to be recognized for my literacy achievements. I wanted my whole speakers team there so we were all invited. This photograph is from a page of the Hansard, the official record of the legislative business of the day. I feel I am as good as the next person. My name will be in Hansard until the end of time. My name and all my BLAST buddies names.
[This story was taken with permission, from the way in: Word on the Prairie, a collection of photo essays of real lives, published by Literacy Alberta. Phil’s story is found on page 9.]
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