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When I started at the NWT Literacy Council in August 2015, I was a 23-year-old recent graduate. This feels like quite a long time ago now! Over the years I’ve worked in a few different positions and on a variety of projects at NWTLC; but I started off in one of our flagship programs, which is Family Literacy. To say I learned a lot during this time would be an understatement. I learned about… Read more.

This summer we partnered with Indigenous-owned Yellowknife-based business, Ever Good Medicine, to help pilot a unique program for youth in Tulita. The outcome of this collaboration was the launch of an immersive four-week training that blends traditional knowledge with practical business skills, all aimed at empowering youth as stewards of their culture and the next generation of Indigenous… Read more.

Each year, NWTLC compiles and shares a list of suggested learning resources related to the history and ongoing impacts of the Indian Residential School System. As an educational organization, this is a small step in our commitment to ensure we work towards understanding the truth, and working with our Indigenous partners as we walk towards reconciliation. We publish this list as a stepping stone… Read more.

September 19th is Skills for Success Day. What are Skills for Success and why are they important? According to the Government of Canada Skills for Success provides Canadians with the everyday skills they need for work, learning and life. Improving these skills helps people succeed in today’s world. (1)  With funding from the federal government, the NWT Literacy Council worked with the Northwest… Read more.

In mid-July, a special workshop brought together 13 wonderful Elders from across the NWT, each representing one of the nine official Indigenous languages spoken in the NWT. The workshop was part of an inspiring project called Let’s Speak Together Talking Bags Gathering, hosted by the NWT Literacy Council and the Government of the Northwest Territories, Indigenous Language and Education… Read more.

Technology has made the world increasingly connected, making it easier to stay in touch with loved ones and find information on everything. While younger generations have grown up with technology at their fingertips, it can be challenging for seniors to stay current. The Digital Skills for Seniors program is designed to help seniors who are beginners at using technology. The class offers basic… Read more.

HIPPY, Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-School Youngsters, Yellowknife is thrilled to celebrate its 4th HIPPY Graduation this June! Graduation Day is the most awaited event of the year, marking the culmination of a year filled with learning, teaching, and skill-building. This day is dedicated to acknowledging and honouring the hard work and energy families have invested in the program,… Read more.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the inclusivity and acceptance of values that define Canada as a nation. Multiculturalism Day holds a deep personal significance for me, rooted in both my immigration journey and my work with new immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers to Canada. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges and joys of adapting to a new… Read more.

We're thrilled to introduce our new project called Early Words!  Early Words, a program by the Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation, connects healthcare providers with resources that will help families to foster early literacy skills. By providing evidence-based training, developed with literacy and healthcare experts like the Canadian Paediatric Society, Early Words aims to strengthen early… Read more.

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” ― Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) I am very excited about the theme for NWT Literacy Week this year, “Literacy and Play”! At the NWT Literacy Council, we think that play is important for everyone, no matter their age, and that play teaches us… Read more.