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Each year our team creates a blog series highlighting our favourite reads of the last year, books we are looking forward to reading over the holiday break, or books we plan to give as gifts this year. We hope you enjoy these first suggestions and check back each of the next two weeks for the rest of the series. Wonderfully Wired Brains by Louise Gooding I am excited to explore this book with my… Read more.

The NWT Literacy Council is a non-profit organization and a registered charity.  We are funded by various levels of government (municipal, territorial and federal), as well as  foundations, industry, and partnerships with other organizations, to carry out projects within the NWT that focus on many different aspects of literacy. These include Family Literacy, Youth Literacy,  Adult Literacy,… Read more.

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.