Land Based Learning Think back to when you were young, spending time outside; biking, playing sports with friends, jumping in rain puddles, chasing after butterflies, jumping rope — the list goes on. In every outdoor experience, it is likely you will learn something new. Whether it be witnessing the swiftness of squirrels, the movement of clouds, or seeing a colony of ants marching back to their hill, every observation and outdoor experience can teach us something. The North

With Canada Day fast approaching, we thought we’d explore the wealth of wonderful Canadian children’s literature that celebrates the unique, diverse, and colourful country that is Canada! All suggestions include video version read aloud and links to the Calgary Public Library where you can register for a free library card and place a hold on the book to pick up and take home! My Heart Fills with Happiness Written by Monique Smith Gray and illustrated by Julie Flett “The sun

Here’s a scenario: your son/daughter comes home, and they are so excited; their best friend showed them a video about this new video game. It’s bright, it’s shiny, it's things like “battle royal,” "microtransactions," “PvP,” “PvE,” “PvPvE,” "the meta," and "you shoot at people with guns.” At this point, along with the accompanying video, you are overwhelmed, your head is swarming, and you are a little worried about a form of entertainment that your last experience with was a

Who are the people who come to our programs? They are people like you and me, learners who have hopes of improving their literacy and essential skills. We reached out to the learners who attend the weekly Reading & Writing, and Listening & Communicating programs, hosted in partnership with the Women in Need Society of Calgary. These learners have agreed to share their stories, and we are so thankful for them taking the time to answer some questions. Some were comfortable shar