Literacy       
        Matters

Literacy as a Community Building Tool

What's Inside

Inuvik Literacy Committee

Community Building Through Family Literacy in Tsiigehtchic

Poems from Adult Learners in Fort Providence

NWT Literacy Week Highlights

Writing Workshops

Many Thanks to NWT Literacy Week Sponsors and Supporters

Research in Practice Initiatives

Holman Research Project

New Resources

Community Up-dates

Upcoming Workshops

Good bye to Donna Mulders

Staff and Board Contact Information

Literacy is much more than reading and writing. It is about having a voice, discovering possibilities and actively participating in the social, economic and political life of our communities. Literacy is a process in which people gain greater control over their lives.

Likewise, community development is a process that supports community members to work together to address local issues and take action. It is about building capacity to identify and work together for solutions that support the health and well-being of the whole community.

Literacy is linked to many social issues and can be used as a catalyst for change.

Many communities in the North are using literacy programs and activities to bring people together to build community skills and collaboration. In this newsletter you will here about three NWT communities (Tsiigehtchic, Inuvik and Holman) that are using literacy activities to make positive changes in their community.