Literacy


National Literacy Research Project

Any person that would like to better their literacy skills can join.

By joining, you will be assisting yourself and Canadians all across Canada so that we may all better understand the impact that literacy has on each of our lives. We have partnered with the Thunder Bay Literacy Group that provides support and guidance to our research.

We host our Literacy Group members in our centre every Thursday at 1pm.  These fun and supportive gatherings give members an opportunity to share and grow their literacy skills.  Our Literacy Group is facilitated by our Centre staff, who are Certified Ontario Teachers. 

What are the literacy skills that you would like to improve?

  • Communication
  • Life skills
  • Finances
  • Access to Community and People
  • Language skills
  • Time management
  • Self-Esteem
  • Health
  • Personal Growth
  • Living Independently
  • Math skills
  • Organization

How do I become involved?

Contact Kaitlin Schmiedendorf
577-6166 ext. 3

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National Project Details:

What is the purpose of the project?

To research skills development and its impact on the daily lives of consumers who are participants in the project

How does the project work?

  • We can work in collaboration with literacy organizations in order to help provide the best learning experience for you.
  • The literacy facilitator and the participant (you) work together to create a learning plan.
  • Quality of life indicators (things that you feel will improve your life) will become part of your plan.  
  • Your action plan will consist of identifying goals for the purpose of learning new skills!

Who is involved in the project?

The research team includes consumers, Independent Living Centres, literacy providers, academic researchers from the Univeristy of Manitoba and IL Canada.