<p>Today's episode is dedicated to International Literacy Day, which is observed annually on <strong>September 8th</strong> 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 <a href="https://yamaskaliteracy.ca/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yamaska Literacy Counci</a>l, 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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out Brigid’s blog, "As I was saying…" here: <a href="https://brigidhayes.wordpress.com/about-brigid-hayes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://brigidhayes.wordpress.com/about-brigid-hayes/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>More on Literacy Quebec:</strong></p> <p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong> or call 1-888-521-8181</strong></p> <p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>www.literacyquebec.org</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong> </strong>for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.</p> <p>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<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.</p> <p>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</p> <p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks &amp; Brian Francis Devaney</strong></a><br /></p>

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Episode 79 - Brigid Hayes - International Literacy Day

SEP 3, 202446 MIN
What's Literacy?

Episode 79 - Brigid Hayes - International Literacy Day

SEP 3, 202446 MIN

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<p>Today's episode is dedicated to International Literacy Day, which is observed annually on <strong>September 8th</strong> 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 <a href="https://yamaskaliteracy.ca/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yamaska Literacy Counci</a>l, 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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out Brigid’s blog, "As I was saying…" here: <a href="https://brigidhayes.wordpress.com/about-brigid-hayes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://brigidhayes.wordpress.com/about-brigid-hayes/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>More on Literacy Quebec:</strong></p> <p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong> or call 1-888-521-8181</strong></p> <p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>www.literacyquebec.org</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong> </strong>for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.</p> <p>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<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> explores community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.</p> <p>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</p> <p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks &amp; Brian Francis Devaney</strong></a><br /></p>