Literacy is having the set of knowledge, skills, practices and behaviours that allow us to interact with each other. Literacy and learning is a foundation for our province's social and economic growth.
There are a number of literacy programs available to Saskatchewan residents that encourage a highly educated province and skilled workforce.
Family Literacy
Family literacy is all the ways that families interact, share and learn together.
Family literacy programs give opportunities to learn about:
- the importance of language, literacy and reading;
- the role that family members can play in literacy development of their children;
- interactive literacy activities that support a child's literacy development at home and in school; and
- how to access learning resources through the library or their community.
Family Literacy Hubs work with schools, libraries and communities to provide family literacy programs, services and supports for families. These organizations are funded to act as Family Literacy Hubs within Saskatchewan. Currently there are 10 Family Literacy Hubs as listed below:
- Collège Mathieu
- Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan (formerly READ Saskatoon)
- La Ronge and Area Family Literacy Hub:
- James Hope Howard at 306-425-4550
- Lloydminster Learning Council Association
- Moose Jaw Literacy Network
- Prince Albert Literacy Network
- Regina Region Family Literacy Hub
- Southeast Family Literacy Hub
- Southwest Literacy Committee (Swift Current and area):
- Bula Ghosh at 306-778-5477
- West Central Literacy Committee (Rosetown and area)
Learn more about Family Literacy Hubs and the important role they play in encouraging family literacy development in Saskatchewan:
Literacy Leadership Organization
Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan is a not-for-profit provincial organization that promotes and supports literacy throughout the province.