October 22. Embracing Change. Vincent Massey Collegiate, Winnipeg. LPM is partnering with the Manitoba Association of Teachers of English to offer a giant conference, book fair, and networking opportunity. For workshop information: www.gatewest.net/~mate/

October 31 – November 2. Beyond 2000 – Present and Future Issues in Corrections. Vancouver, B.C. Region VI Correction Education Association. Contact Frank Wise, Conference Chair, Fax: 604 796-4501, email fwise@uniserve.com

November 4 – November 6. Provincial Literacy Conference ‘99: The Power of Words. Edmonton, Alberta. Alberta Association for Adult Literacy and Literacy Coordinators of Alberta. Conference offerings include media training, family literacy, writing, technology, Phone 403 297-4995, Fax 403 297-4849, Email candice_jackson@aaal.ab.ca

November 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Literacy Partners of Manitoba A.G.M. and Sharing Circles. Grain Exchange Building, 998-167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg. Come as a listener or presenter to try out new resources, to network with colleagues, and, above all, to share ideas. Keynote address by Dr. Robin Millar. Limited distance subsidies available to members. Talk to your regional coordinator.

January 27. Family Literacy Day 2000. Call Terrie Moar for ideas and resources to celebrate. 785-2973

July 2000. Summer Institute of Literacy and Technology. Brandon University. Advance notice of a two-week, intensive, hands-on training session for literacy workers using a newly developed curriculum which integrates literacy and computer skills. Contact Sylvia Provenski at 727-1268.

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