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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 info@literacyquebec.org, 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 Dan Laxer and award-winning author and illustrator Barbara Reid in a special Family Literacy episode of the What’s Literacy? podcast. Together, they discuss the importance of learning together as a family, how to foster a love of reading in young children, and so much more. Tune in today and unlock the power of family literacy!
Barbara's website: https://barbarareid.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. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, 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 the latest episode of What’s Literacy?, we have a new podcast host taking the mic! Dan Laxer is a writer with several years' experience in broadcast media and print journalism. He currently covers the west end for The Suburban, and teaches media and podcasting to elementary school students.
Dan interviews Elizabeth Robinson from ABC Life Literacy Canada to discuss financial literacy and their Money Matters program. What is financial literacy? What does it mean to be financially literate? Why do we have a hard time talking openly about finances? Dan and Elizabeth delve into these questions and more.
ABC Life Literacy Canada - Money Matters program: https://abcmoneymatters.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. Our host, Dan Laxer, explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, 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
Today's episode is dedicated to International Literacy Day, which is observed annually on September 8th around the world. This day serves as a reminder for policymakers, practitioners, and the public about the crucial significance of literacy in building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable society. In this episode, Wendy Seys, president of LQ’s board and Executive Director of Yamaska Literacy Council, leads an enlightening conversation with Canadian literacy expert Brigid Hayes. They discuss her work in the literacy field, the importance of literacy in various aspects of our lives, myths about individuals with low literacy, and much more.
Check out Brigid’s blog, "As I was saying…" here: https://brigidhayes.wordpress.com/about-brigid-hayes/
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. Stay tuned as our host Jessica Leahy from Literacy Quebec explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, 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
Welcome to Episode 1 of season 12! Today’s episode is in honour of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place every year during the first week of April. Adult Learners' Week recognizes the perseverance and achievements of adult learners who may be returning to school or learning a new skill, while juggling other commitments. To celebrate, Jessica speaks with three people from The Learning Exchange, a not-for-profit literacy organization in Laval that provides free tutoring services and programs to adult learners. Enza Ciampanelli, the Community Manager, and Mie and Malena, two of the organization’s volunteer tutors, share their experiences working with adult learners.
You can check out the services and resources The Learning Exchange provides here: https://tleliteracy.com/
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. Our host Jessica Leahy from Literacy Quebec explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.
Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, 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