The Reminder is making its archives back to 2003 available on our website. Please note that, due to technical limitations, archive articles are presented without the usual formatting.
Over the years, the notion of literacy has evolved. The conventional concept limited to reading, writing and numeracy skills is still in wide use, as well as the notion of functional literacy which links literacy with socioeconomic development. But other ways of understanding 'literacy' or 'literacies' have emerged to address the diverse learning needs of individuals in knowledge-oriented society. Why do people need literacy skills? How is literacy shaped by culture, history, language, religion and socioeconomic conditions? What are the impacts of technological advancement on literacy? Is it possible to determine in a diverse world a minimum set of basic literacy skills? Literacy is also about respect, opportunity, and development. Literacy gives people the tools with which to improve their livelihood, participate in the community, decision making, access information about health care and more. Employment literacy and financial literacy are good examples of literacy in our community. There is much more. The Community Adult Learning Centre offers assistance to those adults who are 18 years or older who wish to upgrade or learn new skills in reading text, numeracy (math), document use, and writing with computer use incorporated with the program. We also offer GED preparation for the exam. Registration is ongoing There is no charge. One-on-one instruction and/or group sessions are offered. Our centre will have an open house this Friday, Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come and see what our program is all about. We are located on the lower level of the Co-op. Dainties and refreshments will be served. For further information, contact the Centre at 204-687-3223 and ask for Laura or Barry.
