Literacy Nova Scotia

06/24/2025

☀️ We’re taking a break for part of July and August to recharge and prepare for the busy season ahead. Our office will be closed from July 14 and will reopen on August 25.

Whether you're taking a full break or diving into something new, we hope that learning finds you in unexpected ways. Take good care and enjoy the season! 💛📚

06/23/2025

If you received a 2024–2025 NSSAL Community Grant, don’t forget, your Activity and Expense Reports are due Friday, June 27, 2025.

You can also apply now for 2025–2026 NSSAL Community Grants. The deadline for submissions is September 19, 2025.

For forms and full details, visit: www.literacyns.ca/NSSAL-community-grants.htm

06/19/2025

📚 Read by the Sea Literary Festival kicks off today in River John and Pictou! 🌊

Happening June 19–21 at the deCoste Culture Hub, this vibrant summer festival celebrates Canadian storytelling with events for readers of all ages.

Highlights include:
✨ WordPlay – a fun-filled mini festival for kids
📖 OnWords – featuring middle-grade and YA books
🎤 Wordstock – literary fun and storytelling shenanigans
🌟 Main Stage – author readings and Q&A sessions

📅 Full schedule of events: https://readbythesea.ca/

06/19/2025

Summer’s here, but learning doesn’t have to stop! Check out the latest episode of the What’s Literacy? podcast by Literacy Quebec, where host Dan Laxer talks with Julia Norcross from ABC Life Literacy Canada about fun, easy ways to prevent the summer slide. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone who cares about keeping kids engaged all summer long! Listen at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/literacy-quebec/episodes/Episode-83---Julia-Norcross---Preventing-the-Summer-Slide-e343qh0

🌟 Tune in to the latest episode of the What's Literacy Podcast! 🎧

Our host, Dan Laxer, chats with Julia Norcross, Programs Manager at ABC Life Literacy Canada. Julia shares great tips for parents to keep their kids engaged and combat the summer slide—the phenomenon where students lose some of their school knowledge during the summer break.

From fun park outings to board game sessions, there are so many ways to keep learning alive over the summer! ☀️

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or just curious about boosting literacy skills, this is a convo you won't want to miss. 💡

🎙️Tune in now: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/literacy-quebec/episodes/Episode-83---Julia-Norcross---Preventing-the-Summer-Slide-e343qh0

06/17/2025

Is there someone in your community breaking down digital barriers? Nominations are now open for the Nova Scotia Digital Inclusion Awards, presented by GEO Nova Scotia. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations working to close the digital divide and ensure every Nova Scotian can access and benefit from the digital world. Nominate someone by July 8 at www.geonovascotia.ca/2025-nova-scotia-digital-inclusion-awards/.

06/17/2025

June is Seniors Month. It’s a good time to share resources that support older adults, like this free health literacy program from ABC Life Literacy. Get access to the resources at www.abchealthmatters.ca.

June is Seniors Month. We're proud to offer a free health literacy program designed to help adults better understand their health. From navigating prescriptions to asking the right questions at the doctor’s office, these free resources empower seniors to take charge of their well-being. Download yours for free at abchealthmatters.ca.

06/12/2025

Join us online for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 5:00 PM AT via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend, though only LNS members are eligible to vote. We’ll be celebrating the past year’s achievements and sharing updates on the exciting projects ahead. To RSVP, please email [email protected]—we’d love to see you there!

06/11/2025

📣 Our June eNews is here, and it's packed with important updates! 📰 Read it now at https://bit.ly/LNSJuneNews. In this issue:

💻 Join us online for our Annual General Meeting on June 19
🗓️ NSSAL Community Grants Activity Reports are due by June 27
🏆 Nominate a learner for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award by June 17
📝 Help shape our work – complete our Membership Survey

If you haven’t already subscribed to our monthly newsletter, sign up now at literacyns.ca/enews.htm.

06/09/2025

🌈 Pride season is here! June is about celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, embracing who we are, and making space for everyone to feel seen, safe, and supported.

Literacy plays a vital role in this work. Through stories and learning, we come to understand one another more fully. Literacy helps challenge harmful stereotypes, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster empathy across generations and communities.

This Pride, let’s lift up voices, keep learning, and stand together in acceptance!

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06/05/2025

📅 Save the date! The 2025 Professional Development Conference for Literacy Practitioners will take place on November 13 and 14 in Dartmouth. This year’s theme is Innovations in Education, with a special focus on the province’s Gaelic community.

If you're interested in presenting, visit www.literacyns.ca and click the link to fill out a presenter information form. 📝 Registration will open in early September. We can't wait to learn, laugh, and connect with you this fall!