LPM e-bulletin

LPM appoints four new honorary life members

In the picture, Vice President Monika Feist is presenting the certificate of membership to Susan Hamilton, a long-time volunteer in our library.

We wish our new life members well in their new ventures. More...

Minister McGifford announces additional $200,000 for adult literacy

Also at the AGM, Diane McGifford, Minister for Literacy, announced an additional $200,000 grant to adult literacy in Manitoba. This will go towards extending hours of instruction and providing training opportunities for instructors.

In the picture, Minister McGifford is talking to LPM Executive Director. Lorri Apps.

Minister introduces legislation that will create Manitoba's first Literacy Act

On November 29, Minister McGifford introduced the proposed Adult Literacy Act, the first of its kind in Canada. This will formalize parts of the existing adult literacy program and guide development of a new adult literacy strategy. More...

Donors come forward to support LPM

A number of donors have come forth to support literacy in interesting and different ways.

Sylvia Wiebe-Mason is creating a literacy calendar (See picture at left.) Dorene Meyer is publishing and selling an anthology. Proceeds from both these ventures will to go to LPM.

As well, Violet Paille has donated funds raised for LPM at the Comic Convention held in Winnipeg in November .

All of these donations will be used for bursaries and learner resources.

Debra's Books

This month Debra reviews a series of books put out by SkillPlan, the BC Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council. More...

Andrews Street Family Clinic launches series of plain language drug awareness pamphlets

At the Andrews Street Clinic they speak not of a drug experience that has a "longer duration of action" (Health Canada pamphlet for children), but "a high that lasts 4-8 hours". In other words, they speak a language their clients understand.

Jennifer Hagedorn, Drug Strategy Coordinator. has developed a series of "street pamphlets" written in very basic language. These simple, informative, objective pamplets are made available in all the places where drug users hang out.

LPM is proud to have advised the Cllinic on the language used in the pamphlets and to have trained two of their staff members at our plain language workshops.

The Andrews Street Family Clinic welcomes enquiries (589-1721) about their drug awareness strategy and any of their other programs.

In the picture, Jennifer Hagedorn displays her drug awareness pamplets.

Journeys moves to new space in December

On December 14, Journeys Education Association is moving across the road to a new space at 80 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B3. Classes will begin in the new building on January 8. Journeys invites friends and colleagues to an Open House at the new location on January 24, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. For more information, phone (204) 987-2646.

Bookmates to present Family Learning Awards at AGM on December 5

The Bookmates AGM and presentation of awards will be held on December 5, at 4:00 p.m. at 219 Provencher Boulevard. Recently, in collaboration with other partners, Bookmates has published three books set in the Aboriginal and Metis culture. These will be on display at the AGM. For more information, contact Bookmates at (204) 582-1804.

Canadian Paediatric Society recognizes low literacy as a critical health issue

Nine million working-age Canadians do not have the minimum literacy skills for coping with everyday life, according to a new statement released by the Canadian Paediatric Society. More...

HRSDC invites calls for nominations for the Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award.

The award is presented annually to two Canadians, one man and one woman. It recognizes volunteers from communities across Canada. Award recipients are individuals whose social commitment and persistent efforts have contributed significantly to the advancement of a social cause and the well-being of their fellow Canadians. More...

ABC CANADA now accepting applications for Gift of Words™ presented by Starbucks

Gift of Words™ is a philanthropic program funded by Starbucks Coffee Canada and developed and managed by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation. It supports literacy and learning initiatives in communities across the country. Funding is available to school libraries, public libraries and not-for-profit literacy organizations to assist in the development or maintenance of a reading circle or to create or expand a children's book collection. More...

Amnesty International announces global write-a-thon on Human Rights Day

Join “Write for Rights” – Amnesty International’s exciting global write-a-thon on Human Rights Day, December 10. Hundreds of schools and writing classes participate. It’s free, it’s easy, it excites students and it’s a great way to demonstrate the power of writing. Hold your write-a-thon on or around December 10 th. Register or find out more at www.amnesty.ca/writeathon or call toll-free 1-800-AMNESTY.

Write for Rights” in sponsored by Amnesty International, the most widely-respected and best-known human rights organization in the world. Participants write short letters whose purpose is to stop human rights violations or to offer support to human rights leaders at risk of harm in other countries.