Adult Literacy
  
 
 
 

Adults require on-going learning opportunities on a flexible basis to acquire a level of literacy sufficient to meet their needs as parents, employees, and citizens.

For those who have not succeeded in school or whose education has been interrupted, a system of adult basic education and literacy is necessary to allow adults to gain the skills they need to support their families and be fully productive members of their communities.

Some adults are able to attend a full-time program of adult basic education. These adults may require more than a year of classroom study to become employment ready or to meet the entrance requirements for post-secondary programs. Other adults may require access to part-time programs to upgrade specific skills which they can balance with their family and work responsibilities.

Connecting with employment and personal fulfillment is the outcome. Opportunities for adults of all ages make it possible for everyone to stay current, thus benefiting fully from all that the NWT society has to offer

  
  Link to: Community Literacy Development Fund Handbook 2010-11.pdf   
  Link to: NWT Literacy Strategy .pdf  
 
 
 

Do you know a youth, educator or organization in your community that excels in promoting literacy and helping others improve their literacy levels in any of the NWT's official languages?

 

This is your chance to honour the work of that exceptional individual or organization.

 

 Nominations are accepted in three categories:

 

1. Teachers, tutors or literacy facilitators, who demonstrate outstanding dedication to literacy

 

2. Organizations, literacy committees or programs, which advocate for literacy and improve literacy levels in their communities

 

3. Youth (16-25 years of age) who have shown dedication to their own education, improved literacy levels and helped others reach their literacy goals

 

 
 Link to: 2011 Ministerial Literacy Awards Nomination Form

Link to: 2011 Ministerial Literacy Awards for Educators, Organizations and Youth
Nomination Form

 

The Council of the Federation, established in 2003 by the 13 Premiers of Canada, has identified literacy as a key initiative of importance to Canadians. The 2011 Northwest Territories Council of the Federation Literacy Award honours the achievements of a learner who overcame obstacles and demonstrates outstanding progress in the pursuit of literacy skills in any of the NWT official languages.

   

Nominations are open to NWT learners of all ages.

 

All nominations require two letters of support.

 

 

For more information contact:

Kathryn Walker

Coordinator, Literacy

Department of Education, Culture and Employment

Government of the Northwest Territories

Phone: (867) 920-8843 | Fax: (867) 873-0237 | Email:

kathryn_walker@gov.nt.ca

 

  

NOMINATION DEADLINE is Friday, MAY 27th, 2011