

Practicum to Summer Student - Thomas' Journey
We first met Thomas when he joined FESA as a practicum student; he was completing his Social Work Diploma. Thomas impressed us with his...


A Banner Year During Birdies for Kids!
Every year, Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink helps FESA and other Alberta non-profit youth focused organizations by amplifying...


90s Halloween Stories That Are Still Radical
H-A-double L-O-W-double E-N spells Halloween! Welcome boils and ghouls, happy Halloween. Since we started doing the FESA Blog, we have...


Celebration of Learning Award for 2022
On October 22nd, we held our Annual General Meeting, and at every AGM we like to hand out awards to outstanding people and organizations...


Connecting With Your Kids Through Story Time
Reading is one of the best things you can do to provide an early boost to your child’s development. It provides practice for many...


Cooks with Stones: Winner of the 2022 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
Cooks with Stones is the top winner of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s 2022 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award. Last week we were lucky...


Artistic and Creative Children’s Books
Most children love sitting down with art supplies to create a masterpiece. Anything from paint, crayons, chalk and markers to clay and...


How to Show Your Support on Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30th, 2022 marks the second year in which National Truth and Reconciliation Day as an officially recognized Canadian Statuary...


Learning to Cook as a Family
Cooking as a family is a great way to learn and bond over something we do daily, eating! By involving kids, you can nurture healthy...


Enjoy the Final Days of Summer
With one of the hottest and longest stretches of temperatures on record we’ve ever had in Calgary behind us, it’s time to enjoy the last...