7. “Faces of Literacy”

This feature is designed to highlight the people and organizations which are making a difference in BC. From learners, to practitioners, administrators and researchers, and from small community-based agencies to large community colleges and school districts, these faces of literacy define our community.

In this issue, we bring your attention to just some of the “faces” represented by the regional networks and partnerships that are the grassroots of literacy activity in B.C. These networks and partnerships, which continue to grow and flourish across the province, bring together people looking for literacy help with those that can provide it. They also: offer support, raise public awareness, train tutors, hold workshops, provide professional development, and share their knowledge and experience with other community agencies. They ARE the face of literacy in the province.

Here are just a few examples -- a representational sample only -- of some of the BC groups and networks that are making literacy happen; there are dozens more. Many BC literacy programs and organizational websites can be found on NALD.

• Caledonia Lit – The New Caledonia Regional Literacy Coordination Project
• Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL)
• Campbell River Community Literacy Association
• Lillooet Learning Communities Society
• Upper Skeena Learning Communities Partnership
• Coast Cariboo Chilcotin Learning Network
• Houston Link to Learning

8. Do you know … What’s Happening?

Read the latest edition of What’s Happening, our compilation of abbreviated information about literacy activities and events. If you have anything you’d like posted on this, our electronic bulletin board -- your events, conferences, professional development opportunities, teaching tools or resources to recommend –- please let us know. We plan to make this service more frequent in future … so remember to check our website regularly for more What’s Happening.