LPM e-bulletin
March 30, 2007LPM hosts literacy conference for learners and instructors
What the world can teach us
is the theme of this year's literacy conference on May 4 - 5 at the
Canad Inn Fort Garry. Highlights include a historical tour of Winnipeg
for learners and a panel discussion of literacy innovations in Manitoba
and beyond for practitioners.
At left, LPM staff Rob Sarginson, Connie Bell and Jan Graham plan the learners' tour for the 2007 conference.
Learner speaker training to be held in April
Literacy
learners - would you like to learn how to tell others about the
importance of learning how to read and write? Literacy Partners is
offering training in speech writing and public speaking. After
completing the training, Learner Speakers will be given the chance to
join the Learner Speakers’ Bureau. As a member you will be asked to
speak at conferences, to community groups, and at a variety of literacy
events. Joining the Speakers’ Bureau is not a requirement of the
training. The main objective is to have fun developing new skills. The training will be held April 19, 20, 26 and 27.
At left, Maria Goncalves, a graduate of last year's learner speaker training and a literacy learner from Open Doors Adult Literacy Program
Raise-a-Reader funding application deadline extended to April 20
LPM has now received Raise-a-Reader funds from CanWest Global. The deadline for applications has been extended to April 20. Programs can now apply for a maximum of $2,500 to support their family literacy projects. More...
Elections Manitoba asks LPM for help
The
folks in charge of elections in Manitoba have given LPM the go ahead to
do plain language renditions of voter information. Recent elections in
Manitoba have had turnouts that were in the 60% range. These are near
historical lows.
Since last September, when LPM first met with election officials, Elections Manitoba has been ruminating on how to use plain language so as to reach the whole Manitoba population. This week, permission was given for LPM to translate some of the voter contact materials into plain language. More...
Debra's Books
This month Debra reviews The spelling toolbox (set of 3) by Linda Kita-Bradley, published by Grass Roots Press, Edmonton, Alberta, 2002 & 2004. More...
Learn Line poster sent out to community
The
new LEARN Line poster has been sent to 750 community and recreation
centres, social service agencies, medical clinics, libraries, churches,
senior centres, Thrift Stores, Adult Learning Centres, EAL Programs,
School Division Offices and Elementary Schools in Winnipeg.A similar
promotion is planned for Brandon, Portage, The Pas, Thompson, Dauphin,
Flin Flon, Selkirk, Swan River, Steinbach, Minnedosa, and Virden later
this spring or early next fall. More...
NALD launches workplace literacy fellowship
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) is pleased to offer a unique fellowship program to a Canadian graduate student who is focusing his or her research on workplace literacy. More...
NALD announces new website to serve workplace literacy community
This website will serve the workplace literacy and essential skills community across Canada. Like NALD, NALD@Work (BDAA@uTravail) will be an on-line library of information and resources for practitioners, researchers, educators, employers, unions and other stakeholders. More...
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. More...