LPM e-bulletin
April 28, 2007Learner Speaker Program trains new graduates
Sixteen
learners from nine adult literacy programs graduated from the Learner
Speakers' Bureau training session on April 28. Led by Jan Graham
assisted by several volunteers, the session was held at the United Food
and Commercial Workers' (UFCW) training centre at 880 Portage Avenue,
Winnipeg.
In the photo, CBC's Ron Robinson, who helps each year with the learners' speeches, works with Laura Paul of Open Doors Literacy Program.
Incidentally, Ron Robinson, who has been a friend to LPM for many years, gave his last show on April 29. We wish him well.
A full report on the Learner Speaker Graduation will appear next month.
LPM has impact!
On
April 11th, the provincial government announced an increase of $500,000
to adult literacy. In the past 18 months the funding for literacy
education of adults in Manitoba has risen by $800,000. More...
At left, LPM's ED Lorri Apps is chatting with Literacy Minister Dianne McGifford.
Get involved in PGI 2007
Planning is well under way for this year's Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament. CBC's Terry Mcleod will introduce this year's poet laureate, Andy Ritchie (photo at left), publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press. CBC sports anchor Mike Beauregard will be MC. Get involved! Volunteer, participate, donate! Mark June 11 on your calendar. More...
Gail Asper opens CanWest Raise-a-Reader tutorial rooms at Millennium Library
On
April 20, Gail Asper of the CanWest Global Foundation and Marnie
Strath, Director of Marketing, Winnipeg Free Press, took part in a
ribbon-cutting ceremony for the naming of two ESL tutorial rooms at the
Millennium Library: “CanWest Raise-a-Reader Tutorial Room 1” and
“CanWest Raise-a-Reader Tutorial Room 2” . These tutorial rooms were
established with the support of Raise-a-Reader funds donated to the
library.
At the ceremony, Gail Asper (at left) spoke of
the growing support for the Raise-a-Reader drive in Winnipeg and across
the country. She also spoke of the foundation's continued support for
literacy.
Nominate your learners for the Council of the Federation (COF) Literacy Award
Nominations
are now being accepted for the third annual COF Literacy Award to
recognize outstanding achievements in literacy by adult learners.
Canada Post calls for nominations for community literacy awards
Canada Post will present awards in two categories: Individual Achievement and Educator. LPM is pleased to see Winnipeg based CanWest Global Communications Corporation as the Presenting Sponsor in 2007. Deadline for appplications is May 25.
ABC Canada calls for submissions for the Gzowski Award
The Peter Gzowski Literacy Award of Merit was developed by ABC CANADA, in honour of broadcaster and writer Peter Gzowski, to recognize the talent, effort and commitment required to achieve quality reporting on issues related to literacy. The competition is open to professional journalists who have written on the literacy issue. A prize of $1,000 is awarded in the winner's name to a literacy program in the community. Deadline for submissions is June 15, 2007.
Debra's Books
This month Debra reviews two books published by Grass Roots Press: Teaching reading to adults: a balanced approach by Pat Campbell, and Vocabulary boosters, 1 & 2,by Susan Rogers. More...
LiteracyWorks to hold games night on May 3
LiteracyWorks will be holding a games night at Academy Road Bar and Eatery at 414 Academy Road on May 3. Tickets are available at LiteracyWorks or at the door on the evening. More...
Tom Sticht offers free workshops
Renowned and often controversial adult educator Tom Sticht offers free workshops on the topic "Adult Literacy Education in Industrialized Nations". Organizers pay only travel costs. More...