Building Community Partners

For your workshop to be successful it is important to build community partners with people and organizations that recognize the need for and share your interest in literacy. The following are possible community partners that may support your workshop by being on a planning or advisory committee, providing support, staff to help with facilitating, or space to run the workshop:

• Aboriginal Head Start program
• Child Development Centres
• Income Support workers
• Early intervention programs
• Pre-Natal Nutrition Program
• Child Care Centre
• Play groups
• District Education Council
• Local library/library services

• School-Community Counselors
• Teacher and/or Principal
• Adult Educator
• Elders
• Band, Hamlet, or Town Council
• Friendship Centre
• Women's groups
• Youth groups
• Community Health Representative

Finding a Location

The location of your workshop may play a big part in its success. It is important to find a place that is comfortable for everyone. As well, you may want to consider the following things:

• Friendly and inviting atmosphere
• Child-proofable
• Accessible to strollers, people with disabilities
• Has a place to prepare and serve snacks
• Close to the participants