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What a great month for literacy!

September is Literacy Month! Perhaps not officially, but certainly it is if we judge by the number of great literacy events: the premier's presentation of the Council of the Federation literacy award to Faye Belhumeur of Swan River, Minister McGifford's proclamation of International Literacy Day, the MLA Literacy Days, Raise-a-Reader, and others

At the Breakfast of Champions, Premier Gary Doer presents the award to Faye Belhumeur. See below.

Premier presents literacy award at Breakfast of Champions

Premier Gary Doer has presented the first Council of the Federation Literacy Award to Faye Belhumeur of Swan River. She received the award on September 9 at a Breakfast of Champions hosted by LPM and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. The premier praised the courage of adult learners like Faye who overcome obstacles to get their education later in life. In an eloquent speech, Faye thanked Carole Didyk and her staff at the Swan River Adult Education Centre for their support. Click here for the full story.

Come to the Literacy Practioners' Breakfast on September 23

We invite literacy practitioners to join us at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23, to meet colleagues, share concerns, and talk about their plans for the year. Please reply to Connie Bell at 947-5757, 1-866-947-5757 or conniebell@mts.net.

MLAs' Literacy Days to be held on September 24.

Jim Rondeau has always been a literacy Champion. On September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sturgeon Creek Collegiate, Jim and collegue Bonnie Korzienowski will be holding their 5th Literacy Barbecue in support of adult literacy. Drop off your new or used books and schools supplies at Jim Rondeau's office, 839 Cavalier Drive, Winnipeg, or take them to the BBQ. Jim has always challenged other MLAs to join him in supporting literacy.

This year, Theresa Oswald has taken up the challenge. Theresa's commitment to literacy as a highly respected English teacher has extended into her new profession as an MLA and Minister of Healthy Living. Theresa recognises that literacy is a fundamental determinant of health! Theresa's "Bring a Book, Take a Book" community book-swap will be held at the Dakota Community Centre, 1212 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 24. Contact 255-7840.

Volunteers needed for Raise-a-Reader Day on September 29

The 5th annual CanWest Global Raise-a-Reader Day will be held in Winnipeg on September 29, 2005. Volunteers are needed to fold papers and distribute them to drivers on their way to work. If you can help, please contact Connie Bell at 947-5757, 1-866-947-5757 or conniebell@mts.net.

Following the event, a celebratory lunch (not a breakfast, this year) will be held at the Delta Hotel.

As part of their publicity for Raise-a-Reader, CanWest Global invited adult learner and LPM Board member Raymond Roy to be part of an commercial for this event.

Minister Diane McGifford proclaims International Literacy Day

In celebration of International Literacy Day on September 8, LPM held an Open House at their new premises at 401-321 McDermot. More than 50 guests attended, including Minister of Advanced Education and Training, Diane McGifford, and the Hon. Raymond Simard, M.P.

During the event, Minister McGifford signed the official proclamation of International Literacy Day and Adult Learners' Week.

Enter the Family Literacy Day Munsch-at-Home Contest

ABC CANADA is holding a " Munsch at Home" contest to celebrate Family Literacy Day™ on January 27. Mr. Munsch is the honorary chair of ABC-Canada. This is a contest for Canadian families (not organizations), who can win a story-telling visit from Mr. Munsch. Contest deadline is December 9, 2005. Please publicize this with your families who may wish to participate. Click here for more information! Contact us if you would like us to send you this photo for your publicity.

Keep up to date

Here are some other upcoming events and items of interest. Click on the links for more information:

September 30, 2005. Deadline for response to call for applications for the national project: Developing a Framework for Research in Practice in Adult Literacy in Canada.

October 6, 2005. Tom Sticht workshop. Functional Context Education: Making Learning Relevant in the 21st Century. Click on the links for a workshop description and registration form or phone Barb Wynes at (204) 945-1053.

November 23, 2005, 4:30 p.m. Literacy Partners of Manitoba AGM. This year, in recognition of their contribution to family literacy through the Raise-a-Reader program, CanWest Global Foundation will be the recipient of LPM's Community Participation Award. Gail Asper, President of the CanWest Global Foundation, will be our guest speaker.

Visit our literacy events page to see more upcoming events: http://www.mb.literacy.ca/litevents.htm

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