Further Education Society of Alberta

Further Education Society of Alberta For over 25 years, the Further Education Society of Alberta has worked to build community capacity!

Further Education Society of Alberta (FESA) is an award winning charitable organization, serving people in Canada who are striving to overcome social, economic, and educational barriers to learning. For over 20 years, FESA has worked to build community capacity and address gaps in parent education and Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) development throughout Canada. Providing free family literacy

and adult foundational learning programs and training, we have supported community-based literacy initiatives in over 750 communities across the country.

Canada needs a coordinated approach to literacy. Right now, close to five million adults don't have the literacy skills ...
08/20/2026

Canada needs a coordinated approach to literacy. Right now, close to five million adults don't have the literacy skills they need to fully participate in work, learning, and community life.

The National Literacy Alliance has released an updated Case for a National Literacy Strategy, calling on the federal government to establish dedicated coordination, investment, and public reporting on literacy across Canada. FESA has endorsed the case. Last year 66 organizations signed on. This year the goal is 150.

This call is open to any organization, not only literacy organizations. Read the case below and if your organization wants to be listed as a signatory, email [email protected] by August 21 with your organization's name and province.

Read the full document:https://www.furthered.ca/_files/ugd/780381_26294fc135a2481984ed562f4f84fc5c.pdf

Some moments from this round of Indigenous Workplace Learning Circles (IWLC) . IWLC supports Indigenous youth in buildin...
08/19/2026

Some moments from this round of Indigenous Workplace Learning Circles (IWLC) . IWLC supports Indigenous youth in building workplace skills and confidence, from resume writing and interview prep to hands-on cultural and career learning. This round included making parfleche bags as a cultural activity, and time in Banff hearing directly from workers like chefs and managers about what their jobs look like day to day, plus a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka and a ride up the gondola.

Thank you to Stoney Nation Job Resource Center and Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection for making this program possible.

Four years of free summer camp, and this one might have been the best yet.19 kids joined us for Kids Club Summer Edition...
08/13/2026

Four years of free summer camp, and this one might have been the best yet.

19 kids joined us for Kids Club Summer Edition this July, a full week of games, science experiments, cookie-baking, Capture the Flag, and an Elder-led workshop on Indigenous healing and medicine bags. We watched shy campers open up and find their footing over the course of the week. Some met a bunny for the very first time.

We closed with an awards ceremony and literacy kits to keep the learning going all summer, and we're already counting down to next year.

Thank you to the City of Calgary – Your Local Government Community Social Work Program, and to all our facilitators and volunteers, for making the week possible.

Read the full story: https://www.furthered.ca/single-post/four-years-of-free-summer-camp

Build your skills as a facilitator this fall.Our Fall 2026 Training Series is open for registration:Indigenous Workplace...
08/12/2026

Build your skills as a facilitator this fall.

Our Fall 2026 Training Series is open for registration:

Indigenous Workplace Learning Circles — Sept 15 to 17, in-person at our Calgary office
New Beginnings: Parenting After Violence — Oct 26 to 28, online

Participants become certified in delivering FESA program models and leave with a full manual, handouts, and tools to bring back to their communities.

Spots are limited. Email [email protected] to register.
More information at: www.furthered.ca/trainings-and-workshops

Our ESL Reading and Writing Circles give adult learners a supportive space to practice English literacy skills, connect ...
08/06/2026

Our ESL Reading and Writing Circles give adult learners a supportive space to practice English literacy skills, connect with others on the same journey, and grow their confidence.

None of this would be possible without the generous support of Calgary Learns Thank you for investing in literacy in our community💜

Want to learn more, read our blog!

We're hiring an Apprentice LAPS Facilitator to join our team.This part-time contract role supports our Literacy and Pare...
07/29/2026

We're hiring an Apprentice LAPS Facilitator to join our team.

This part-time contract role supports our Literacy and Parenting Skills (LAPS) and Parent Child Mother Goose programs, working with families across Calgary. You'll train toward certification as a Certified LAPS Practitioner while delivering welcoming, inclusive, and effective educational programming that responds to the needs of low-literate learners.

Looking for someone with facilitation experience, a strengths-based approach, and comfort working in multicultural, community-based settings.

Apply by August 10. Full posting and details at: furthered.ca/join-our-team

This week’s book quote comes from Kathy Reich’s award winning debut, Déjà Dead.Déjà Dead is the first novel to introduce...
07/24/2026

This week’s book quote comes from Kathy Reich’s award winning debut, Déjà Dead.

Déjà Dead is the first novel to introduce forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, a character inspired by Kathy’s own real-life career in forensic anthropology.

The series has spanned over 20 books and inspired the hit TV show Bones.

We can’t wait to welcome Kathy as a special guest at Bouchercon 2026! 🔍

July is Disability Pride Month! We’ve put together a reading list that celebrates stories from the disability community....
07/20/2026

July is Disability Pride Month!

We’ve put together a reading list that celebrates stories from the disability community. Our book list has something for all ages, from picture books to adult nonfiction, celebrating disability and identity.

Head to our blog for the full list of books to read this Disability Price Month!

Our FESA raffle has officially come to a close and the lucky winner has been selected and notified! We wanted to take a ...
07/16/2026

Our FESA raffle has officially come to a close and the lucky winner has been selected and notified!

We wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and donated. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue providing free literacy programs for the community.💜

We couldn’t do this without you! 🤝

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From their very first board book to writing their first resume, literacy shapes a lifetime📚When you invest in literacy, ...
07/15/2026

From their very first board book to writing their first resume, literacy shapes a lifetime📚

When you invest in literacy, you aren’t just helping someone read, you are building confidence, creating job opportunities, fighting poverty, and creating endless opportunities for a lifetime.

Today is your absolute LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets for our raffle! Every single ticket sold directly funds these life-changing programs, ensuring Calgary families have the resources they need to thrive at each stage of life.

Support a lifetime of learning and get your tickets before midnight: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/fesa2026/

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5421 11 Street NE # 100
Calgary, AB
T2E6M4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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