The Literacy Circle

06/02/2026

Sweet farewells and see you in September!

Last week was last day of classes for Victoria and Nanaimo before summer break. And bannock tacos were a special feast! See the last pic!

In Victoria, we celebrated by listening to the Learners tell their stories they have been creating. Chapbooks of legacy stories were made for each Learner and we enjoyed hearing their final versions!

In Nanaimo, Patrick drummed a thank you song before we ate. Elder Learners also gave speeches about how much they love class, love learning and love each other.

The overwhelming theme of both classes was - This is Reconciliation. Yes the Learners learn. But the allies, learn from the Learners. Every single day.

Grateful to all. Hay'sxw'qa.

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05/22/2026

If you want to support and love Theatre SKAM, like we do, go check out this show this weekend!

05/22/2026

Thank you Theatre SKAM for inviting us to this show! It was so beautiful, touching, magical, funny.

05/13/2026

Thank you ABC Life Literacy Canada! We couldn't do this important work without your support!

Last year KnowledgeFlow - Canada's Cybersafety Foundation and The Literacy Circle both garnered a Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award honourable mention for their innovative literacy programs.

Apply for this year’s at abclifeliteracy.ca/lia. Canada Life Co

05/11/2026

Teachers….what do you think of this? Teaching more Truth and Reconciliation before September….maybe year round! For different age groups. Awesome!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2397978597336646/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

05/05/2026

No more stolen Sisters!

Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+), also known as Red Dress Day.

We stand in solidarity with the families, survivors and communities who continue to seek truth, justice and healing.❤️

On this day, we invite you to wear red to acknowledge the families and communities who have been and continue to be impacted by the MMIWG2S+ crisis.

Learn more about MMIWG2S+ by visiting the links below:
👉🏾 MMIWG2S+ Final Report - mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
👉🏾 MMIWG2S+ National Action Plan - https://mmiwg2splus-nationalactionplan.ca/

This is a heavy day, be gentle with yourself and reach out for support if you need it. We recommend the MMIWG 24/7 toll-free line at 1-844-413-6649.

05/03/2026

04/26/2026

Please join an event where you can. Let’s honour Sacred Women with these MMIWG2S+ events.

This is Victoria event on May 5th. Some other events are:

Gone But Not Forgotten 5/10K Walk/Run (Duncan): Held on May 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at the Si’em Lelum Gymnasium. This event includes cultural activities, mental health support, and lunch, organized by Cowichan Tribes and community partners.

Red Dress Day March (Nanaimo): Held on May 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM, starting at Port Place Thrifty Foods.

Join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Hallowell Road in honour of our MMIWG2S+ relations.

04/22/2026

Thank you to the employees of the BC Ombudsperson Office! The individuals who work for the BCO had a book drive, and donated the funds raised to The Literacy Circle! That was a beautiful thought and a great step to reconciliation.