This is the first post in our new series ‘In Other Words’. This Blog was written in Feb. 2023 by Nada Jerkovic, Manager, Literacy Programs with the CanLearn Society. It is posted here with permission. “This is how you change the world, the smallest circles first… That humble energy, the… Read More »Learning the Circle Way
Are Finances a Barrier for Your Program Applicant? Calgary Learns’ grants support foundational learning programs for adults with financial barriers. Some practitioners have asked us how to best discern if the adults applying to participate in their Calgary Learns funded program have financial barriers. We have seen a variety of… Read More »Tips From the Field
In Michif… Taanishi kiiyawaw (Hello Everyone) Lisa L’Hirondelle dishshinikashon (my name is Lisa L’Hirondelle) Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement ototon ( I come from Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement) Calgary niwekin (I live in Calgary) Ni papa Clifford Blyan keyshinikashshow (my late father’s name is Clifford Blyan) Ni mama Darlene… Read More »Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle- Métis Week
In Support of Frontline Staff Delivering In-Person or Blended Programs This Fall It has been two years since Covid restrictions required us to switch to online program delivery. Terms like “meeting learners where they are at” and “learner-driven delivery” took on a whole new meaning. Frontline program staff learned to deliver… Read More »Tips From the Field