What's Literacy?
Literacy Quebec
Recent Episodes
Join Dan Laxer as he chats with Therese Callahan, the Community Outreach Coordinator at Assistance and Referral Centre (ARC), for an insightful conversation on health literacy!
In this episode, they dive into the amazing work ARC does to help English-speaking Quebecers on the South Shore navigate health and social services. Dan and Therese also talk about what health literacy is and why it matters, the impact of AI and technology in healthcare, the recent end of free COVID vaccine shots in Quebec, and much more! Plus, we're putting a spotlight on one of our Members! Hear from Marlene Dagenais, the Executive Director of the Laurentian Literacy Centre, about the incredible work they do to help English-speaking Quebecers in the Laurentian region with their literacy skills.
Assistance and Referral Centre (ARC) website: https://arc-hss.ca/
Laurentian Literacy Centre website: https://laurentianliteracy.ca/
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.
What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host, Dan Laxer, as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney
In time for back-to-school season, Dan chats with Joseph D'Intino, a psychologist (Ph.D.) from The Montreal Fluency Centre, about the challenges that children may experience when transitioning to new grades or schools. How can children and parents navigate these changes? Joseph offers his insight and top tips.
The Montreal Fluency Centre website: Home - Montreal Fluency CentreMore on Literacy Quebec:
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.
What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host Dan as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney
In our latest epsiode, Dan chats with Melissa Racine from MediaSmarts about the challenges of managing screentime in today's digital age. They delve into practical strategies for balancing screen use, particularly for children and families. Melissa shares tips on setting limits, encouraging healthy tech habits, and fostering open communication regarding digital consumption.
MediaSmarts website: https://mediasmarts.ca/
More on Literacy Quebec:
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.
What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host Dan as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney
Join our host, Dan Laxer, as he welcomes Julia Norcross, Programs Manager at ABC Life Literacy Canada. They dive into the "Summer Slide"—the challenge of students losing some academic gains over summer break. Julia shares practical tips and creative strategies to help families keep their literacy skills sharp while enjoying all those summer adventures. Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with ideas to keep your kids learning!
ABC Life Literacy Canada: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/
Article about the summer slide: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/news/8-ways-to-prevent-the-summer-slide/
More on Literacy Quebec:
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.
What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host Dan as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney
In this episode, Dan chats with Alix Adrien, a lifelong educator and President of the Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE), a nonprofit education and research institution committed to raising awareness on educational bias, as well as providing academic support and opportunities to communities of colour. Dan chats with Alix about his journey and experiences as a lifelong educator, issues Black-Quebecers have historically faced (and continue to) in the education system, and more!
Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) website: https://qbbe.ca/
More on Literacy Quebec:
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.
What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host Dan as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney