19 Jan Celebrate your heritage with Family Literacy Day on January 27
On January 27, 2023, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day....
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06 Jan 5 benefits of learning about your heritage
Did you know that there are many benefits to learning about your heritage and family history? Here are a few of the advantages....
03 Jan 10 ways families can learn about their heritage together
Family history can often be fascinating, and it’s a great topic that both parents and children can explore together....
12 Dec Top 10 literacy news posts of 2022
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In case you missed any of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s news posts written for the literacy community this year, we’ve recapped the top 10 most popular....
12 Dec 5 New Year’s resolutions for literacy practitioners
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The new year is around the corner, and with a new year comes a new opportunity to start fresh and live the life that allows you to be your best self. ...
12 Dec The 3 biggest impacts of family literacy
Family literacy – a type of intergenerational learning that occurs within the family – helps build language skills and sets the foundation of literacy....
05 Dec Bringing financial literacy to the most vulnerable
Last month, ABC Life Literacy Canada partnered with Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) to deliver a Money Matters workshop in celebration of Financial Literacy Month....
28 Nov What’s planned for Family Literacy Day 2023
Family Literacy Day will once again take place on January 27, and planning is well underway. This year’s theme is Celebrate your heritage. ...
21 Nov Everything you need to know about credit
Debt and credit are ordinary parts of how we manage our money. Sometimes debt and credit help us, and sometimes they can cause trouble....
14 Nov Plan ahead so your holiday spending doesn’t spiral out of control
The holiday season is an exciting time of year, but that excitement can be dampened by worry if you’re facing a financial shortfall....
04 Nov 5 financial literacy activities for the whole family
Posted at 05:05h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
To help families improve their financial literacy skills throughout the year, ABC Life Literacy Canada offers five financial literacy activities for the family to do together....
02 Nov 5 financial literacy tips from adult learners
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, adult learners from the Money Matters financial literacy program share their top 10 money management tips....
30 Oct Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award honourable mention winners
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We take a look at the programs of the 2022 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award honourable mention winners....
26 Oct Financial literacy resources for people with visual impairment
ABC Life Literacy Canada has recently released three workbooks from the Money Matters financial literacy program in a format that's optimized to work with screen readers....
25 Oct Non-profit aims to improve Canadians’ financial literacy amidst soaring inflation
November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and this year’s theme focuses on helping Canadians manage their debt....
24 Oct How rising interest rates impact borrowing money
Research shows that more than half of all Canadians lack the numeracy skills needed to properly understand charts, numbers and documents that impact your level of debt or savings....
24 Oct 5 tips for dealing with inflation
With inflation at its highest level in more than 30 years, it’s more important than ever for us to become financially literate....
17 Oct Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award top winner: Further Education Society of Alberta
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Earlier this month, Further Education Society of Alberta was awarded top honours for this year’s Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award for their program, Cooks with Stones. ...
17 Oct How to stay safe online
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how to stay safe online and protect yourself from possible cyber attacks with these resources....
13 Oct Rural seniors learn practical health advice ahead of Health Literacy Month
North River 50+ Friendship Group is a social group for seniors aged 50+ who are looking to connect and socialize with likeminded seniors....
03 Oct Understanding how health literacy impacts your health
Six in 10 Canadian adults cannot adequately manage their health, and senior Canadians and Canadian adults with less than a high school diploma are even more at risk....
28 Sep Activate Learning helps Newfoundland organization expand programming
Green Bay Community Employment Corp in Green Bay, NL provides employment support for people with intellectual disabilities. ...
26 Sep Newcomer seniors learn about the Canadian banking system
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House recently ran a Money Matters workshop for Mandarin-speaking seniors to help them better understand the Canadian banking system....
22 Sep Skills for Success Day highlights importance of soft skills in a tight job market
Today marks Skills for Success Day, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of the key skills needed for learning, work, and life....
13 Sep Skills for Success Day addresses important life skills for Canadians
Literacy provides an opportunity to unlock a world of possibilities. Having adequate literacy skills means being able to understand, evaluate, use, and engage with written texts. ...
12 Sep Soft skills: Why they’re important for Canada’s future workforce
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Canada’s record low unemployment rate and high number of job vacancies are changing how companies hire. What was important to Canadian employers in the past is becoming less crucial....
06 Sep Winners of the 2022 HSBC Family Literacy First Fund
This award is presented to Canadian organizations that are making significant contributions to the field of family financial literacy....
25 Aug Further Education Society of Alberta wins top spot in the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
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ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2022 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award. ...
22 Aug How to teach adults with learning difficulties
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Adults with learning difficulties have additional challenges to overcome. They may develop skills at a slower pace or might have difficulty understanding more complex information....
17 Aug Learning how to manage stress for work and home life
Rocky Support Services Society recently signed up for the UP Skills for Work program through ABC Life Literacy Canada to add soft skill training to their program mix. ...
09 Aug Prepare kids for back to school with family literacy resources
The summer break can often cause a decline in children’s knowledge from the prior school year – also known as the summer slide....
04 Aug Skills for Success Day virtual workshop series
To celebrate Skills for Success Day, ABC Life Literacy Canada along with Skills Canada is hosting a virtual workshop series on a different skill....
02 Aug Preparing your classroom for new adult learners
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Kids aren’t the only ones heading back to class in a few weeks; many adults are as well! Here are some tips for preparing your classroom for new adult learners this fall....
26 Jul 5 steps to implementing social media at your literacy organization
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With so many platforms to choose from and the need to be creating content regularly, many organizations struggle to know where to start. ...
20 Jul Women gain confidence skills to work in skilled trades industry
Canada has 1.2 million construction workers, but women only currently represent approximately four per cent of the construction trades. ...
12 Jul 1 in 6 cannot pass basic literacy tests: The economic impact of Canadians’ literacy skills
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A highly literate workforce increases GDP and productivity and is vital for maintaining a healthy, competitive economy....
04 Jul 4 tips on how to network outside of events
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The past few years has transformed the way we work – and the way we network. To learn how to network outside of events at your non-profit, follow our tips....
28 Jun Financial literacy workshop for Indigenous youth takes a realistic approach
Today’s youth are often told that they just need to work harder or cut back on having brunch every weekend in order to afford a house. And frankly, they’re tired of hearing it....
14 Jun 8 ways to prevent the summer slide
The best way to combat the summer slide is to ensure children spend time every day learning, in order to practise their literacy skills. ...
12 Jun 7 ways to avoid financial scams
With June being Senior’s Month, an annual initiative marked in several provinces io to recognize and celebrate older adults, here are seven ways to avoid financial scams....
09 Jun ABC Life Literacy Canada expands family financial literacy program
The HSBC Family Literacy First program has recently expanded to offer a new workbook, a series of learning videos, and a new award for the literacy community....
07 Jun 3 adult teaching strategies for Indigenous learners
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Western approaches have historically dominated many education institutions. Here are three tips to create a successful literacy program that’s culturally responsive to Indigenous learners....
30 May Musicians improve their soft skills in a post-pandemic world
This past Spring, MusicNL teamed up with ABC Life Literacy Canada to offer a three-part series through the Activate Learning program. They hosted workshops on three different soft skills....
25 May 3 steps to creating a budget that works
Creating a budget is an important step in managing your money. A budget is essentially a spending plan for how you will spend your money so you can best meet your needs and goals. ...
24 May Don’t feel you have the skills for the job you want? Tips to get ahead
Are you a few key skills away from reaching your dream job? Can you picture yourself working in that restaurant or office down the street, but you’re not sure how to get your resume in shape? ...
16 May Affordable ways to boost your skill set
Was there ever anything you wanted to learn, but didn’t? Do you feel like it is too late to begin learning it? What barriers are stopping you? ...
11 May Learning loss is not just for kids; How you can catch up
While this learning loss is sometimes thought of in terms of kids coming back to school with rusty reading and math skills after summer break, it can actually happen to anyone....
04 May How to encourage adults to be civically enagaged
By living in a democratic country, we can participate in the political decisions that affect us – but only if we have the knowledge and confidence to do so. ...
03 May Ontario election resources for adult learners
ABC Life Literacy Canada has partnered with Elections Ontario to create a number of resources to help literacy practitioners engage adult learners in civic literacy....
01 May How financial literacy can improve mental health
Financial stress ranks as the highest stress of the big four stresses. As we head into Mental Health Week, now the is perfect time to talk about how financial stress can affect our mental health....