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Nine adult learners graduate from Learner Speakers' Bureau training session

Students from Open Doors Adult Literacy Program, Stevenson-Britannia Adult Learning Centre, EPW - Bridges to Employment Program, and the Aboriginal Literacy Program successfuly completed public speaking training conducted by Learner Outreach Coordinator Jan Graham. These graduates are now qualified to speak to community groups on behalf of More...

LPM welcomes a new resource centre cooordinator

Born in Manitoba, Debra Litkowich comes to LPM after library service in various institutions in Winnipeg and Calgary. More...

Each month, as she gets to know our library, Debra will review a resource that she has found interesting. More...

LPM launches plain language website

As part of its plain language service offered to government, business, and non-profits, LPM has developed a new website dedicated to plain language. Organizations can visit this site to learn about plain language and find out about our services. Check it out at www.plainlanguage.mb.literacy.ca.

Justice Minister vows to review literacy programs for jails

Lorri Apps and Rob Sarginson of LPM met with Minister of Justice, Gord Mackintosh, on April 22. After listening to their concerns, the More...

Literacy Practitioners Breakfast to be held at 8:30 a.m. on May 12 at LPM

Come to the breakfast at the LPM office, 401-321 McDermot Avenue, to share your thoughts on this year's challenges and achievements.

Sponsors invite practioners to attend Interlake Family Literacy Conference

Carol Goossen has invited literacy practitioners to observe, participate, and network with colleagues at the Interlake Family Literacy Conference 2006 at Dr. George Johnson Middle Years School, 53 3rd Avenue, Gimli, on Saturday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. More...

Premier calls for nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Award

Manitoba Premier Gary Doer is calling for nominations for the second annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award recognizing outstanding achievements in adult literacy. More...

Brandon literacy groups host family literacy fun night

LPM western rep. Alanna Hillis reports on literacy activities in the WestMan region. More...

Call for Nominations for Canada Post Literacy Awards

Nominations for the 2006 Canada Post Literacy Awards are now being accepted. More...

Canadian Library Association seeks information about library Iiteracy programs

On June 14th, 2006, CLA’s Action for Literacy Interest Group will be hosting "A National Summit on Libraries and Literacy: Moving Forward" in conjunction with the annual CLA conference in Ottawa.  To prepare for the Summit, a short survey has been created to find out about library/literacy initiatives currently happening across Canada. More...

The 2006 Census Adult Basic Education/Literacy Kit is now available

Tuesday, May 16, 2006, is Census Day in Canada. On that day, more than 32.5 million people will "count themselves in" as part of the 2006 Census. Adult literacy instructors may find the 2006 Census Adult Basic Education/Literacy Kit to be a useful classroom resource.