Literacy
skills are the essential building blocks for the development of a vibrant
society and economy. These foundation skills are embedded in activities in
the home, school, community and workplace. There is a continuum of development
ranging from learning to read through to reading to learn a variety of other
skills and perspectives on life. The end of this continuum is the complex
set of skills necessary for daily life, employment, citizenship, and personal
advancement and enjoyment in our modern and diverse society. Today, the broad
definition of literacy includes a variety of skills: reading text, document
use, writing, oral communications, numeracy, thinking skills, computer use,
working with others and continuous learning.
Canada’s provinces and territories are repositories of innovative principles,
practices and programs that reflect the very highest ideals in literacy best
practices, and serve the varying needs of many different types of learners.
In order to bring recognition to achievements in literacy in every province
and territory, Premiers created a Council of the Federation Literacy Award
medallion. The award recognizes outstanding achievement, innovative practice
and excellence in literacy. Thirteen Council of the Federation Literacy medallions
are presented annually, one for each province and territory. The Council of
the Federation Literacy Award covers the entire spectrum of the field, including
family, Aboriginal, health, workplace and community literacy and is given
to recognize the excellence of educators, volunteers, learners, and community
organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and businesses in
each province and territory.
Provincial and Territorial Links:
Council of the Federation Announces Literacy Award Winners for 2009
Council of the Federation Announces Literacy Award Winners for 2008
Council of the Federation Announces Literacy Award Winners for 2007
Council of the Federation Announces Literacy Award Winners for 2006
2005 Council of the Federation Literacy Award Winners Announced |
