Northwest Territories Literacy Council

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Adult Literacy and Essential Skills Resources

Pihuaqtiuyugut: We are the Long Distance Walkers book cover image

Pihuaqtiuyugut: We are the Long Distance Walkers
The story of the Kangiryuarmiut traditional travels and the Ulukhaktok Literacy Research Project.
Available from the NWT Literacy Council ($20) or from the Yellowknife Book Cellar.

Online Resources available for download on our website

How To Kits

Community Created Resources

The following literacy activities were submitted by adult educators from the NWT. Feel free to download and use these community-created resources. Thanks to those who submitted their work.

What makes a successful adult education program?

Adult Literacy and Basic Education Curriculum (GNWT)

  • The ALBE Curriculum is available for ABE Level 110 (Literacy) to ABE Level 160.
  • The following curricula are available:
        - English
        - Math
        - Science
        - Social Studies
        - Computer Science
        - Career and College Foundations
  • To get a copy of the curriculum, contact:

    Coordinator
    Literacy & Adult Education
    Colleges & Careers Development
    GNWT Department of Education, Culture and Employment
    P.O. Box 1320
    Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
    Tel: 867-920-3482
    Fax: 867-873-0237
    E-mail: nwtliteracy@gov.nt.ca

Supports for Adult Learners with Disabilities

Workplace Literacy

For information on Workplace Education, contact:

Consultant, Literacy Support Services
Literacy & Adult Education
Colleges & Careers Development
GNWT Department of Education, Culture and Employment
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Tel: 867-920-8816
Fax: 867-873-0237
E-mail: nwtliteracy@gov.nt.ca

Adult Literacy Links



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