Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick

Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick LCNB is the recognized leader in advancing literacy in New Brunswick

UNESCO established June 20 as World Refugee Day to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and c...
06/20/2026

UNESCO established June 20 as World Refugee Day to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives. Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/refugee-day

We are devastated by the passing of Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell. We at LCNB offer our sincere condolences to her fami...
06/18/2026

We are devastated by the passing of Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell. We at LCNB offer our sincere condolences to her family.

Marilyn served on the Literacy Coalition's Board for many years, and has been a champion for literacy over her incredible career. Her many accomplishments speak for themselves and her dedication to helping others has never waned.

LCNB has been proud carry on our annual Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Awards, formerly the Lieutenant Governor's Literacy Awards, where we honour the incredible achievements in the field of literacy and essential skills in New Brunswick. It is with gratitude that we will continue to honour Marilyn and her many years of service.

Marilyn was a truly remarkable person who cared deeply for the people of New Brunswick. She will be dearly missed.

It's International Picnic Day! Take your learning outside today. Sing, tell stories, and read aloud with the young peopl...
06/18/2026

It's International Picnic Day! Take your learning outside today. Sing, tell stories, and read aloud with the young people in your life to help kids form healthy relationships, understand language, and build a love of literacy.

06/15/2026

June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day and ageing is still a global issue. In terms of safeguarding rights and resources for elders, we can start by doing our part in learning about stressors that can affect seniors such as financial abuse. Financial Literacy is critical for adults and youth alike. Learn more about safeguarding seniors from financial abuse in this article by ABC Life Literacy: See less

June marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. While June is Pride Month, many places celebrate Pride well into...
06/10/2026

June marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. While June is Pride Month, many places celebrate Pride well into July with many events. What's your favourite Pride event in your city/locality this season?

đź“Ł LCNB's Literacy Dinner and Auction is on October 6th at the Delta Fredericton, and we are so excited to announce our 2...
06/08/2026

📣 LCNB's Literacy Dinner and Auction is on October 6th at the Delta Fredericton, and we are so excited to announce our 2026 Literacy Champion: Tom Liston! Tom is currently leading an $18 million fundraising campaign as the Chair of Fundraising for the restoration of the World’s Oldest Basketball Court in St. Stephen. He has actively guided UNB’s Student Investment Fund (SIF) for over two decades,serves on the UNB Faculty of Management Advisory Board, and was a top 100 fundraiser out of 7,000 riders in his first two years of the Ride to Conquer Cancer, raising over $23,000 and cycling over 400km.

Read more about our event and Tom's incredible generosity on our website: https://nbliteracy.ca/announcing-our-2026-literacy-champion-tom-liston/

Celebrate National Best Friends Day by sharing your favourite book or song with your best friend. Our Talking, Singing, ...
06/08/2026

Celebrate National Best Friends Day by sharing your favourite book or song with your best friend. Our Talking, Singing, Reading Everyone, Everywhere! project helps Early Childhood Educators build skills and confidence they can share with their peers.

Congratulations to our very own Lynda Homer for receiving the 2026 Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Award in the...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to our very own Lynda Homer for receiving the 2026 Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Award in the Individual Outstanding Contribution to Literacy category. Former Executive Director of LCNB, Lynda has worked tirelessly for literacy in New Brunswick for people of all ages. Today, Lynda continues to give back to the community as President of Born to Read, a volunteer run organization giving their signature red bags of books to families of newborns.

It’s Early Childhood Education week / Educator Day, and we want to take a moment to appreciate all of the incredible edu...
06/03/2026

It’s Early Childhood Education week / Educator Day, and we want to take a moment to appreciate all of the incredible educators who go above and beyond. We especially want to highlight the educators in our “Talking, Singing, Reading Everyone, Everywhere!” project, who are engaging in proven early childhood literacy practices like singing, storytelling, and reading aloud. Thank you for all that you do!

Are you a post-secondary student in Fredericton looking for a summer job? Are you currently enrolled in journalism, comm...
06/02/2026

Are you a post-secondary student in Fredericton looking for a summer job? Are you currently enrolled in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field? We are hiring a Communications and Project Director to start this summer!

To apply, go to our website here: https://nbliteracy.ca/were-hiring/

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Fredericton, NB

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