REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) and Family Literacy Hubs are celebrating Family Literacy Week.
It will be the 25th anniversary of Family Literacy Day in Canada Jan. 27, with the national theme “Let's Have a Family Party!/Fe虃tons en famille!”
To commemorate this milestone, the province will be celebrating Family Literacy Week from Jan. 22 to 28.
In 2023-24, the Ministry of Education has allocated more than $1.1 million for literacy initiatives. This includes $576,000 to support family literacy programming for nine Family Literacy Hubs around the province.
The SLN and Family Literacy Hubs work collaboratively with early learning, schools, libraries, and communities to provide family literacy programs, services, and supports for families.
Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27, beginning both days at 10:30 a.m. CST, everyone is invited to virtually join Saskatchewan author Khodi Dill for Family Literacy Day. Dill will share his book "Welcome to the Cypher" and answer audience questions.
"Welcome to the Cypher", is the English-language theme book for Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan. The book showcases music, language, community, relationships and the power of words. Sign up at .
"When families do everyday activities together, they are learning together, too," SLN Executive Director Phaedra Hitchings said.
“Having a family party adds the enjoyment that makes learning fun. Whether you share stories or celebrate with music, dance or food, your family party is a memorable way to build family connections and enhance literacy skills."
Gravelbourg-based Collège Mathieu will provide province-wide French language family literacy programming and resources related to this year's theme '' using “Une famille c'est une famille” by Canadian author Sara O'Leary. For more information, please contact Mamady Camara at Collège Mathieu, [email protected].
Family Literacy Hubs and their partners have also organized events during Family Literacy Week. To find a Family Literacy Hub in your area, please visit: .
For more information about Family Literacy Day, family literacy resources, and literacy initiatives in Saskatchewan,please visit: .
