Monthly Archives: March 2010

Nominations for Canada Post Community Literacy Awards

          The program was established in 1993 to discover and acknowledge the achievements of Canadians who have made a special effort or an important contribution to literacy. Today, the Community Literacy Awards program continues to celebrate … Continue reading

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The PGIs Tee Off for the 25th Year

The PGIs celebrate their 25th birthday this year as the Northwest Territories kicked off the season on March 22. PGI in the Northwest Territories is like no other. It is a three-day event that includes visits to schools from guest … Continue reading

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Family Literacy Day 2010 a Major Success

(TORONTO, ON, March 11, 2010) – ABC Life Literacy Canada (formerly ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation) and Family Literacy Day founding sponsor Honda Canada are pleased to announce that a record-breaking 314,000-plus Canadians made family literacy a priority by participating in … Continue reading

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Project Funding Available to Engage Local Seniors

The Government of Canada is once again accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations who want to give Canada’s seniors the opportunity to participate in and lead projects that will improve their quality of life and make a difference in their communities. … Continue reading

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CMEC's Summit on Aboriginal Education

The summit, which took place in February 2009, brought together key stakeholders, including ministers of education and Aboriginal affairs, national and regional Aboriginal organizations, and federal government representatives to discuss issues related to Aboriginal education. (read more)

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CMEC’s Commitment on Literacy

As Canada joins 40 countries around the world to celebrate International Adult Learners’ Week (IALW), the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), published its first-ever Progress Report on Literacy. The 21-page report outlines what is being done by provincial … Continue reading

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