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In this episode, Dan speaks with Tracy Woodward, Social Integration Skills Instructor at Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB), about the impact of mental health on literacy skills. Tracy shares her experiences at the Douglas Mental Health Institute, where she helps individuals reintegrate into the community by teaching essential social skills. She compassionately explains how mental illness can hinder the ability to maintain literacy skills for some adult learners, and how traditional methods may not work for everyone. We're also featuring our Member, Julia Asselstine from Literacy Unlimited in Pointe-Claire, who discusses the various forms of literacy, the incredible programs her organization offers, along with upcoming initiatives for Family Literacy Day. In honour of this episode's topic, we'd like to shine a light on mental health services and hotlines available to those in Quebec: If someone is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Info-Social 811 811 htps://www.quebec.ca/en/health/finding-a-resource/info-social-811 Free and confidential telephone consultation service. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Anyone who lives in Québec can call Info-Social 811 for themselves or for a family member or friend. 211 Services 211 htps://www.211quebecregions.ca/en/ 211 is an information and referral service that refers citizens towards community organizations, public and parapublic services and programs near them. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868 htps://kidshelpphone.ca/ Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Feel Out Loud. Drugs: Help and Referral (Drogue-aide) 1-800-265-2626 htps://www.aidedrogue.ca/en/ Drugs: Help and Referral (DHR) provides support, information and referrals to anyone worried about their use of drugs, alcohol, and/or medication, as well as, to their loved ones.Literacy Unlimited website: https://literacyunlimited.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 

Have you ever heard of the term "AI literacy"? In this episode, Dan chats with Charlotte Nurse, Director of Programs at Canada Learning Code. Charlotte unpacks what AI really is, how it works, and how we can use it responsibly and effectively, such as a tool to enhance learning and boost productivity. If you're nervous about AI use, you won't want to miss this conversation! Plus, hear from two of our members, Greg Graham from Western Quebec Literacy Council and Angelina Leggo from Eastern Quebec Literacy Council. They both share the amazing literacy programs their organizations offer, what's on the horizon for both of them, and more. Canada Learning Code website: ⁠https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) website: ⁠https://www.wqlc.org/Eastern Quebec Literacy Council (EQLC) website: https://eqlit.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 

Talking about money can often feel anxiety-inducing for many of us...but it doesn't have to be. Join host Dan Laxer as he chats with Li Zhang, Director of Social Impact and Financial Literacy Leader at CPA Canada. Li leads CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy Program and Indigenous Mentorship Program, helping Canadians build confidence in managing their finances. They dive into why it’s important to talk about money, how to ask for financial support when you need it, simple tips for saving better, and more! Plus, hear from our member, Rachel Wagner, Executive Director of the South Shore Literacy Council. Rachel shares her passion for literacy and the amazing programs her organization offers to support English-speaking families and adults on the South Shore. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/⁠ South Shore Literacy Council website: https://www.southshoreliteracy.org/ 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 

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 

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 host, Dan Laxer, explores⁠⁠⁠⁠ community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through 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 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 [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 

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 [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

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 [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

Greg Birkett is an Ontario-based educational consultant, award-winning educator, author, playwright and slam poet. He is the co-presenter and co-developer of See Us, Learn Us: Teaching the Black Canadian Experience, a nationwide webinar for educators and education stakeholders in partnership with Nelson Education. He has appeared on City TV News and Breakfast Television to discuss issues pertaining to anti-Black racism, its impact on the educational system and how to address these challenges.  Greg’s slam poetry account: @gregb_writes CBC Documentary, Black Life: Untold Stories: https://gem.cbc.ca/black-life-untold-stories?cmp=DM_DOCS_FEED_GEMCARD_black-life Natasha Henry-Dixon’s website, Teaching African Canadian History: https://teachingafricancanadianhistory.weebly.com/ Afua Cooper’s website: https://afuacooper.com/ Books by Barrington Walker: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/3023917.Barrington_Walker Eleanor Collins, the first Black Canadian woman to host a national television series: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/eleanor-collins-emc 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 [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

Kristin Dmytriw is the Director of Programs and Training at Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, where she facilitates and adapts programs to meet the needs of families, and helps build capacity in communities by offering training and resources. In this episode, Laura speaks with Kristin to learn more about what the Centre for Family Literacy does and the programs they offer, how families can practice their literacy skills together, the benefits of doing so, and so much more! Centre for Family Literacy resources: https://famlit.ca/resources/ Preschoolers and Technology TED Talk by Marli Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fThJS7chYLc

Cyndi Owen is a social worker, and has worked in the Public Health and Social Services field for about 15 years. Throughout her career, she has garnered comprehensive knowledge on the topic of boundaries and self-care. In this episode, Jessica speaks with Cyndi about why boundaries and self-care are important in maintaining better mental health, as well as what these terms mean.  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 [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