Do stats really count? A Conversation with Statistics Canada

Welcome to the 5th episode of season 4 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! In this week’s episode we are talking about statistics!

Numbers can be scary and confusing, but with help from Samuel Dupéré, Manager, Montréal Data Service Centre, Statistics Canada we learn why data is important and how we can learn to use data to advocate and show impact. We also learn that it is important to ask the right questions and how to look for reliable sources of information.

Statistics Canada is a public service that is available to community members and is a valuable resource especially to non-profit organisations. They have recently expanded their services to help build the capacity of individuals and organisations to become more literate in developing surveys, collecting, using and understanding data through workshops and presentations. Learn more about what they offer: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/wtc?MM=as

The Learning Exchange joins us to promote the upcoming event Wurd Up - Community Literacy Series February 20, 2020 6:30-8:30 at Laval Senior Academy, with Deanna Smith to launch of the Ile Ife Africana Studies Collection (IIASC). Free event with special programming for younger children https://www.facebook.com/events/115319436499378/

Upcoming Events

It’s Black History Month. To learn more about the month: https://moishistoiredesnoirs.com/en/about/the-origin-of-black-history-month
Literacy Unlimited is looking for 3 volunteers to join their Board of Directors: http://www.literacyunlimited.ca/we-are-hiring/
Quebec City Reading Council - Travelliin’ Toddler Time - March 13 9:30-11:00- Pets theme at Morrin Centre https://www.facebook.com/events/599908517518268/
Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council - Tuesdays 2-4 pm Time to Learn English Workshops https://www.facebook.com/events/467854440577324/?event_time_id=467854460577322
Laurentian Literacy Centre - Bead Chimes Workshop for learners and their families Feb 21 at 4 pm https://www.facebook.com/laurentianliteracycentre/photos/rpp.1604266949836534/2445493675713853/
Literacy in Action - Drop in Tuesdays 1-6pm stop by for free coffees, snacks, a chat or to read a book. There is an onsite Computer tutor between 1-4pm (please bring your own electronic device) https://www.facebook.com/LiteracyInAction/
Literacy in Action - Poetry Workshop Series Thursday Feb 20 to April 30 6:30-8:00pm at Lennoxville Library
Literacy in Action - Game Night (ages 16+) Feb 24 at 5pm at LIA office.
Literacy in Action Feb 27-March 26th Books to Belly read and cook together!
LQ at the 2020 Scotiabank Charity Race (April 25-26 2020)

Episode 1 - Defining Literacy

What's Literacy?By Literacy Quebec Feb 28, 2019