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What's Literacy?

By Literacy Quebec

Welcome to What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec, a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our host Jessica Leahy from Literacy Quebec explores topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other!
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Episode 5 - Family Literacy

What's Literacy?Apr 25, 2019

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Episode 77 - Greg Birkett - Black Canadian History - Black History Month

Episode 77 - Greg Birkett - Black Canadian History - Black History Month

Greg Birkett is an Ontario-based educational consultant, award-winning educator, author, playwright and slam poet. He is the co-presenter and co-developer of See Us, Learn Us: Teaching the Black Canadian Experience, a nationwide webinar for educators and education stakeholders in partnership with Nelson Education. He has appeared on City TV News and Breakfast Television to discuss issues pertaining to anti-Black racism, its impact on the educational system and how to address these challenges. 

Greg’s slam poetry account: @gregb_writes

CBC Documentary, Black Life: Untold Stories: https://gem.cbc.ca/black-life-untold-stories?cmp=DM_DOCS_FEED_GEMCARD_black-life

Natasha Henry-Dixon’s website, Teaching African Canadian History: https://teachingafricancanadianhistory.weebly.com/

Afua Cooper’s website: https://afuacooper.com/

Books by Barrington Walker: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/3023917.Barrington_Walker

Eleanor Collins, the first Black Canadian woman to host a national television series: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/eleanor-collins-emc

More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Feb 06, 202430:34
Episode 76 - Kristin Dmytriw - Centre for Family Literacy
Jan 25, 202420:15
Episode 75 - Cyndi Owen - Boundaries and Self-Care

Episode 75 - Cyndi Owen - Boundaries and Self-Care

Cyndi Owen is a social worker, and has worked in the Public Health and Social Services field for about 15 years. Throughout her career, she has garnered comprehensive knowledge on the topic of boundaries and self-care. In this episode, Jessica speaks with Cyndi about why boundaries and self-care are important in maintaining better mental health, as well as what these terms mean. 

More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Dec 20, 202337:37
Episode 74 - Nadia L. Hohn - Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors

Episode 74 - Nadia L. Hohn - Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors

Nadia L. Hohn is an award-winning author, children’s educator, and activist. In this episode, Jessica chats with Nadia about the importance of representation, diversity, and inclusion in children’s literature.

Nadia’s website: https://www.nadialhohn.com/

Nadia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nadialhohnauthor

Orca Books (independently-owned publishing house that strives to produce books for young people that encompass all ethnicities, people with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ+): https://www.orcabook.com/

More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Nov 29, 202332:28
Episode 73 - Matthew Johnson - Media Literacy

Episode 73 - Matthew Johnson - Media Literacy

Matthew Johnson Director of Education from Media Smarts joins Niamh to talk about Media Literacy Week.


Media Literacy Week - October 23rd - 27th

"Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October. Schools, libraries, museums and community groups organize events and activities throughout the week."

Digital Citizen Day - October 25, 2023

House Hippos

More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jessica Leahy from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Oct 19, 202337:15
Episode 72 - Jael Richardson - Author and FOLD Founder

Episode 72 - Jael Richardson - Author and FOLD Founder

Literacy Quebec team member, Jessica Leahy interviews Jael Richardson.

Jael Richardson bio: Jael Richardson is the author of three books: The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, a Father’s Life (also adapted into a children’s book), Gutter Child, and Because You Are. She also founded and serves as the executive director of the FOLD, the Festival of Literary Diversity. The FOLD is Canada’s first festival for diverse writers, giving a platform to underrepresented voices through panels, discussions, workshops, and more!

Jael Richardson website, where you can order Jael’s books: http://www.jaelrichardson.com/

The FOLD website: https://thefoldcanada.org/

The FOLD linktree: https://linktr.ee/thefold_

More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Sep 21, 202329:55
Episode 71 - Heidi Rubin - Inclusive spaces

Episode 71 - Heidi Rubin - Inclusive spaces

Heidi Rubin bio: With 25 years in the industry behind them, Heidi opened Infinity Movement with the mission of creating brave and inclusive space and building strength and resilience in the fitness world, one #rainbrojock at a time!

Infinity Movement: https://www.infinitymovement.ca/

More on inclusivity:

Tips to Creating Inclusive Spaces from Loyola University in Chicago https://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/equity/pdfs/visualaids/Creating%20Inclusive%20Spaces.pdf

What does an Inclusive Space Look Like? From Medium

https://medium.com/ensightful-app-inc/what-does-an-inclusive-space-look-like-c7b04d19ebc

More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec
Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Aug 17, 202331:46
Episode 70 - Roen Higgins performs

Episode 70 - Roen Higgins performs

Roen's bio from www.roenhiggins.com: An award-winning Poet, Youth Educator, Inspirational Speaker, and Impact Coach. Her mission is to Elevate her audience with key life skills; such as resiliency, leadership, creative literacy, self-care & community well-being.


What’s Literacy episode 57: Creating and Building a Life of Learning with Roen Higgins and Linda Sparks: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literacy-quebec/episodes/Episode-57---Creativity-and-building-a-life-of-learning-with-Roen-Higgins-and-Linda-Sparks-e1k49vo/a-a5f02n7


Poetry videos from Literacy Quebec’s Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ-_SGhqkRordirziCve6lP0xobwjR30


Roen Higgins on how to write a poem, by CBC’s Creator Network https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/how-to-write-a-poem-roen-higgins-1.6712937


More on Literacy Quebec:

Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181

Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Jul 20, 202312:20
Episode 69 - David A. Robertson - Canadian author and public speaker - Land Acknowledgements - Indigenous authors

Episode 69 - David A. Robertson - Canadian author and public speaker - Land Acknowledgements - Indigenous authors

Niamh talks with David about his work as an author and public speaker and how working with children and educators has enriched these roles. They also speak about land acknowledgements and how this relatively new practice can be as meaningful as possible.

David A. Robertson (he, him, his) was the 2021 recipient of the Writers’ Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award as well as the Globe and Mail Children's Storyteller of the Year. He is the author of numerous books for young readers including When We Were Alone, which won the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award and the McNally Robinson Best Book for Young People Award.
His first adult fiction novel, The Theory of Crows, was published in 2022 and is a national bestseller. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and currently lives in Winnipeg.

https://www.darobertson.ca/

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/davidrobertsonwriter/

https://www.facebook.com/davidalexanderrobertson

https://twitter.com/davealexrobertshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c-JdBeOtersuESpkl0Nmw
David's Podcast – Kiwew
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/425-kiwew

Indigenous-authored imprint at Penguin Random House Canada article -
https://www.cbc.ca/books/david-a-robertson-to-develop-and-lead-indigenous-authored-imprint-at-penguin-random-house-canada-1.6599328

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." - Edward Everett Hale


Authors mentioned -

Richard Van Camp Cherie Dimaline

Julie Flett

Waubgeshig Rice Eden Robinson

Monique Gray Smith Jael Richardson


Reading For The Love Of It conference


More on Literacy Quebec:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Jun 15, 202331:06
Episode 68 - Liz Wheeler - Co-Founder of SecondhandStories.ca - NPO & Animal Microsanctuary

Episode 68 - Liz Wheeler - Co-Founder of SecondhandStories.ca - NPO & Animal Microsanctuary

Liz Wheeler is the co-founder non-profit and micro animal sanctuary Secondhand Stories (https://www.secondhandstories.ca), based in Lombardy, ON. In this episode of What's Literacy? Jeff talks to Liz about her resident sanctuary rescue chickens, how books are helping raise the funds needed to care for the animals, how and why she got started, and how listeners of the podcast can support their efforts.


Listeners are encouraged to follow all of the adventures taking place on the sanctuary as well as support Second Hand Stories by either donating or buying books through their online shop.

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/secondhandstories_/

https://www.facebook.com/secondhandstoriesmicrosanctuary


Online Book Shop: https://www.secondhandstories.ca/shop

How you can help: https://www.secondhandstories.ca/donate


Links to organizations and associations mentioned during the Podcast:

Sweets Sanctuary: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsanctuaryanimalrescue


More on Literacy Quebec:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

May 18, 202330:22
Episode 67 - Greg Birkett - Slam Poetry - Poetry Month

Episode 67 - Greg Birkett - Slam Poetry - Poetry Month

Greg Birkett, Educator, Writer, Slam Poet, Producer and Educational Consultant chats with Niamh about slam poetry for Poetry Month. Their conversation flows between education, poetry, performance, Black history, the Black Canadian experience, teaching resources and methodology.

Gregory Birkett, OCT, is an educator with the Toronto District School Board. He has over 14 years of experience in the field of education. In addition to teaching, Greg is also a playwright, published author and award-winning poet who performs at many community events throughout the GTA. He currently writes material for CBC Kids Digital and has written curriculum for the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Ontario Black History Society and freelance for the Toronto Star. He was also a contributing author to a Black History textbook used in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Bermuda. Mr. Birkett was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History and an A.H.E.N. Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Greg is currently partnering with Nelson Education to assist in providing educators with resources that promote inclusion.

Listeners are encouraged to check out Greg's pages and performances!

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/gregb_writes/

https://www.youtube.com/@gregbwrites8610/featured

https://www.tiktok.com/@gregb_writes

Suspect Is Black Male video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jxIlWRFp9Y


Birkett Educational Consultants: https://twitter.com/EduBirkett

Contact birkettec@gmail.com

See Us, Learn Us: https: https://www.bigmarker.com/series/see-us-learn-us-a-new-perspe/series_summit


More on Literacy Quebec:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Apr 24, 202334:51
Episode 66 - Jonathan Bécotte & Jonathan Kaplansky - Author & Translator of "Like A Hurricane" or "Comme un ouragan"

Episode 66 - Jonathan Bécotte & Jonathan Kaplansky - Author & Translator of "Like A Hurricane" or "Comme un ouragan"

Literacy Québec director Margo Legault interviews award-winning author Jonathan Bécotte and accomplished translator Jonathan Kaplansky and talks about one of M. Bécotte's recent books; "Like a Hurricane" (Comme un ouragan), its significance as a resource for youth struggling with discovering, accepting, and being their true selves, as well as the importance and deep understanding required to ensure once translated, that no meaning is lost.


Listeners are encouraged to reach out to either gentleman as well as seek out their other works.

Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/jonathanbecotteauteur

https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.kaplansky


Starred review: https://quillandquire.com/review/like-a-hurricane/
Link for the book: https://www.orcabook.com/Like-a-Hurricane


More on Literacy Quebec:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Mar 29, 202325:08
Episode 65 - Education via Hip Hop & The Headucatorz - RFTLOI Conference - Toronto 2023

Episode 65 - Education via Hip Hop & The Headucatorz - RFTLOI Conference - Toronto 2023

Niamh sits down with Headucatorz for a chat about Hip Hop at the Reading For The Love Of It conference in Toronto.
Hip Hop Headucatorz are a group of Ontario Teachers who believe in the use of Hip Hop culture to inspire and engage students.The Headucatorz are made up of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers, and graffiti artists who are active educators across Southern Ontario.
Members – A-Cubed, Chase March, I.Khan, Jon Corbin, Just Sev, Matt Dee, MikeAll, Tigz, the apologette, and Wizekrak 
https://hiphopheaducatorz.com/
https://hiphopheaducatorz.bandcamp.com/


Reading For The Love Of It http://readingfortheloveofit.com/index.html


More on Literacy Quebec:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Mar 20, 202330:53
Episode 64 - Black History Month - BCRC Montreal

Episode 64 - Black History Month - BCRC Montreal

Jeff interviews John Davids, research coordinator at the Black Community Resource Center (BCRC) in Montreal about their work and research in Quebec. Established in 1995, their mandate is to provide and implement professional innovative support services to individuals, communities, para-public and public organizations. They also develop and run health, education, socio-culture, and community economic development programs.

 John mentions that a lot of the history of the Black Community in Montreal has revolved around some key historic institutions, including: 

Negro Community Centre of Montreal - was formed in 1927 in response to the racial discrimination experienced by the Black community.[1] The Black population of Montreal is linked historically to decedents of Africans who were enslaved in Montreal. (Wikipedia)

The Coloured Women's Club of Montreal - was founded in 1902 in Montreal, Canada, by seven African-Canadian women and has made significant contributions to Montreal's Black community. It ran along the lines of the American National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, and its first president was Anne Greenup. (Wikipedia)

Union United Church - is Montreal, Quebec, Canada's oldest black congregation. It was founded in 1907 by several members of Montreal's black community who experienced racial conflict and were banned from entering all-white churches. (Wikipedia)


More on Literacy Quebec:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Feb 09, 202327:38
Episode 63 - Family Literacy Series - ABC Life Literacy

Episode 63 - Family Literacy Series - ABC Life Literacy

Niamh interviews Ellie Tamura from ABC Life Literacy Canada in this Family Literacy themed episode.

Event highlight -
A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher
Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST  via Zoom Jeremy joins us again to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike!
Concert with Jeremy Fisher - Available to watch on YouTube, Jeremy shares stories and songs for an audience of all ages!
Watch here

More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site

Show Links:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


Jan 23, 202325:45
Episode 62 - Family Literacy Series - Jeremy Fisher Part 2

Episode 62 - Family Literacy Series - Jeremy Fisher Part 2

FAMILY LITERACY SERIES

Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher again as part of our Family Literacy series.

About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest venture, Jeremy and Jazzy, teaches about the importance of feelings and how they become songs, how songs become stories and how friendship and the art of collaboration creates joy. For more information, you can visit his website.

Virtual Concert for Family Literacy Week
Saturday, January 21 at 11 am EST
via Facebook Live 
Jeremy will be doing a virtual concert for the whole family, including songs from his new TV show, Jeremy and Jazzy.

A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher
Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST

via Zoom

Jeremy will be back to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike!

More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site

Show Links:

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


Jan 14, 202320:08
Episode 61 - Family Literacy Series - Jeremy Fisher Part 1

Episode 61 - Family Literacy Series - Jeremy Fisher Part 1

FAMILY LITERACY SERIES

Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher as part of our Family Literacy series.

About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest venture, Jeremy and Jazzy, teaches about the importance of feelings and how they become songs, how songs become stories and how friendship and the art of collaboration creates joy. For more information, you can visit his website.

Virtual Concert for Family Literacy Week
Saturday, January 21 at 11 am EST
via Facebook Live 
Jeremy will be doing a virtual concert for the whole family, including songs from his new TV show, Jeremy and Jazzy.

A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher
Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST

via Zoom

Jeremy will be back to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike!

More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site 

Dan Bern
John Prine

Show Links:

  • Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181
  • You can purchase Martin's book "Sweep" by emailing him directly. He'll happily work out postage or arrange to meet you in person the next time you are passing through Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC.
  • Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Dec 14, 202232:04
Episode 60 - Jeff speaks to Martin Silverstone - current editor of the Atlantic Salmon Journal, in his first ever What's Literacy? interview

Episode 60 - Jeff speaks to Martin Silverstone - current editor of the Atlantic Salmon Journal, in his first ever What's Literacy? interview

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 3 of What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Martin Silverstone, editor-at-large of the Atlantic Salmon Journal.

Already acquainted through their time playing for the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Rugby Football Club, Jeff digs into Martin's childhood, his love of reading and writing, and his dedication to community. Martin also shares plans for new books in the making, and finally, what literacy means to him.

Show Links:

  • Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181
  • You can purchase Martin's book "Sweep" by emailing him directly. He'll happily work out postage or arrange to meet you in person the next time you are passing through Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC.
  • Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Dec 06, 202222:41
Episode 59 - New Podcast hosts Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor are introduced with help from Jaimie Cudmore

Episode 59 - New Podcast hosts Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor are introduced with help from Jaimie Cudmore

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 2 of What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, Jaimie introduces the Podcast’s new hosts Jeff Taylor and Niamh Devaney.

Niamh and Jeff talk a little bit about their backgrounds and plans for upcoming episodes, as well as what listeners can expect vis-a-vis changes to the format and structure of the podcast itself.

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What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney

Oct 13, 202218:05
Episode 58 - Quebec Elections 2022 & Special Announcement

Episode 58 - Quebec Elections 2022 & Special Announcement

Welcome to Season 10 Episode 1 of What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, we say goodbye to our dear friend and co-host, Chris Shee. Good luck Chris on your new adventures! You will be missed. 

With the Quebec provincial election coming up on October 3, 2020, we talk civic literacy. Our new co-host Niamh sits down with Apathy is Boring's Executive Director, Samantha Reusch. They discuss the different types of elections, how to vote, and what to do if you can't vote to participate in democracy.

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What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team.

Oct 01, 202224:29
Episode 57 - Creativity and building a life of learning with Roen Higgins and Linda Sparks!

Episode 57 - Creativity and building a life of learning with Roen Higgins and Linda Sparks!

Welcome to Season 9 Episode 5 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, Jaimie sits down with Linda Sparks, who started her journalism career writing articles for the Aylmer Bulletin and the West Quebec Post, including her own weekly column entitled the Faces of West Quebec. Linda also worked in the film industry as a location scout, screenwriter and production coordinator. She even worked on a Rolling Stone music video! Recently Linda has written her first fictional novel A Pair of Brothers for middle-grade readers. Linda talks about her journey to becoming a writer and journalist in Western Quebec. We discuss the importance of lifelong learning, especially with learning a language and continuously developing digital literacy skills!

Next up Chris interviews Roen Higgins, an award-winning spoken word poet, educator, dynamic speaker, certified impact coach and a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) facilitator. Founder of The Elevated Creative, her mission is to elevate audiences with important life skills such as self-care, resilience, leadership, cultural identity, creative literacy & community well-being.  In this conversation we hope you’ll learn or re-learn from Roen the art of using your imagination and opening up the creativity you already have inside, to live your best life!

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What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team including Margo Legault and Laura Thompson for their support.

Jun 27, 202251:20
Episode 56 - Talking Community Literacy & Financial Health with PennyDrops & Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders

Episode 56 - Talking Community Literacy & Financial Health with PennyDrops & Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders

Welcome to Season 9 Episode 4 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, Jaimie catches up with Trevor Donovan, Chief Growth Officer, National Team from PennyDrops, a student-run organization to talk about their mission of helping Canadian youth make informed decisions with their finances; "PennyDrops is paving the way to financial freedom for students coast to coast". In a time when the cost of living is only going up, what's better than to learn financial decision-making tips and learn about what is financial health!

Next, we travel out to the Magdalen Islands and are joined by Helena Burke the Executive Director for CAMI (Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders) to learn about unique literacy issues Islanders face and the work CAMI does on a day to day basis in the community to support people young and old with their literacy needs. It's organizations like CAMI that people rely on to live a fully engaged life!

Show Links:
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181

  • Check out PennyDrops to sign up for one of their programs!
  • CAMI (Council for Anglophone Islanders) for all the resources and programs they can offer Canadian students and Magdalen Islanders (and even you if you decide to move to the Magdalen Islands after hearing our podcast!)
  • Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team including Margo Legault and Laura Thompson for their support.

May 23, 202255:28
Episode 55 - Celebrating Adult Learners with Lost for Words

Episode 55 - Celebrating Adult Learners with Lost for Words

Welcome to Season 9 Episode 3 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec! 

In today's episode, we celebrate Adult Learners with special guests from Lost For Words, a 3 episode series on SBS in Australia. The show follows amazing adult students on an intensive literacy course with host Jay Laga'aia, and literacy experts Joanne Medlin & Adam Nobilia. Today, our guests are: Mike and Makere, Adult Learners from Lost for Words, Joanne Medlin the President of the Australian Council of Adult Literacy and Adam Nobilia, Teacher of Community Services at TAFE New South Wales. We get a behind-the-scenes scoop to hear about the learning journey of everyone involved. Mike and Makere share their experience on the show and also their continuing learning journey. This episode is not to be missed! 

Show Links Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181
Check out Lost for Words on SBS and watch the promo trailer Find out more about Jo Medlin and the Australian Council for Adult Literacy, Facebook Connect with Adam Nolbilia and listen to his music
Check out Roen Higgins and her readings for LQ during Adult Literacy Week Donate to the Lace up for Literacy Challenge!
Find out more about Literacy Quebec Network events on Facebook 

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team, including Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Laura Thompson, for their support.

Apr 23, 202201:00:28
Episode 54 - Celebrating International Women's Day & Storytelling Day

Episode 54 - Celebrating International Women's Day & Storytelling Day

Welcome to Season 9 Episode 2 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, we are celebrating International Women's Day and International Storytelling Day with authors, illustrators, publishers and more!!

Today, our guests are:

Second Story's Book Recommendations:

Second Story's International Women's Day Event Can you Hear me now Event Recording 

Other Show Links

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team, including Peter Morgan and Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Laura Thompson, for their support.

Mar 17, 202201:01:06
Episode 53 - Learning About Black History

Episode 53 - Learning About Black History

Welcome to Season 9 Episode a of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, we are celebrating Black History Month by re-sharing two great interviews that still very much resonate. We hear about how Black histories should be added to the curriculum and the steps we can take to broaden our understanding outside of the classroom. Come celebrate Black History this month and every day with our guests.

Today, our guests are:

Show Links

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team, including Peter Morgan and Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Laura Thompson, for their support.

Feb 21, 202256:56
Episode 52 - Raffi and Family Literacy Day!

Episode 52 - Raffi and Family Literacy Day!

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, we celebrate Family Literacy Day with the one and only Raffi!  

Family Literacy Day is this Thursday, January 27th, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family, and this year’s Family Literacy Day theme is: Learning in the Great Outdoors!

Raffi is a perfect person to help us come together to celebrate and approach learning and growing together with kindness, caring, and play.

A renowned singer known by his first name alone, Raffi is a pioneer in quality recordings for children on his independent label, Troubadour. For millions of fans, Raffi’s music is the soundtrack of their childhoods, and they have taken his signature song “Baby Beluga” to heart. In 2010, he founded the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring—to promote an integrated philosophy that views honouring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking cultures. Raffi has received the Order of Canada, the Order of BC, the U.N. Earth Achievement Award, and four honorary degrees. In summer 2020 Raffi released a 40th -anniversary version of “Baby Beluga” with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. That was followed by “For All You Do”, in collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and Lindsay Munroe. This song is a musical expression of gratitude to essential workers during the pandemic and was a fundraiser for Direct Relief.

Show Links

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team, including Peter Morgan and Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Laura Thompson, for their support.

Jan 27, 202251:05
Episode 51 -  Lost For Words Part 2 with Literacy Experts Joanne Medlin & Adam Nobilia

Episode 51 - Lost For Words Part 2 with Literacy Experts Joanne Medlin & Adam Nobilia

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 5 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, we continue our focus on the groundbreaking Lost For Words, a 3 episode series on SBS in Australia. The show follows host Jay Laga'aia, literacy experts Joanne Medlin & Adam Nobilia, and brave adult students on an intensive literacy course.

Today, our guests are literacy experts Joanne Medlin,  President of the Australian Council of Adult Literacy  & Adam Nobilia, Teacher of Community Services at TAFE New South Wales.

We get a behind-the-scenes scoop to hear about the learning journey of everyone involved. Jo and Adam share the importance of self-advocacy while also the power in working with each other to achieve literacy goals!

Show Links

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore community building, lifelong curiosity, and multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and LQ's team, including Peter Morgan and Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Laura Thompson, for their support.

Jan 07, 202201:12:29
Episode 49 - The power of literacy in your life with the Green Phantom wrestler, Money Matters with ABC Life Literacy & Telehealth Program for Older Adults

Episode 49 - The power of literacy in your life with the Green Phantom wrestler, Money Matters with ABC Life Literacy & Telehealth Program for Older Adults

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 3 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today’s episode, we explore the theme: the power of your story! So many nuggets of wisdom in this episode from our wonderful guests! We have very distinct guests, but they all speak to building connections and skills to empower yourself throughout life.

Guests:

  • Joseph Fitzmorris, teacher, Football coach and wrestler The Green Phantom
  • Elizabeth Robinson, Director of Programs, ABC Life Literacy  talking financial literacy and building confidence around Money Matters
  • Dr Syeda Nayab Bukhari, Team Co-Lead & Program Coordinator for Telehealth , a free service aiming to serve isolated and vulnerable senior and older adults and their caregivers

Links:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other. 

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and all of LQ's team including Peter Morgan and Barbara Testa Gabaud, Margo Legault, and Laura Thompson for their support.

Dec 13, 202101:09:02
Episode 48 - Inspiring people through storytelling and civic literacy with MNA Greg Kelley and Suspicious Fish

Episode 48 - Inspiring people through storytelling and civic literacy with MNA Greg Kelley and Suspicious Fish

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 2 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today’s episode….

We continue our theme of civic literacy and also talk about how storytelling can help strengthen communities with our special guests:

  • Greg Kelley, MNA (Member of the National Assembly of QC) who has been an advocate of improving access for English-speakers to french classes. Greg comes from a family of politicians, and is also the host of his own podcast, which aims to share with listeners a more open side of politics in Quebec
  • Sarah Vresk, Project Administrator for Suspicious Fish, literacy and arts nonprofit located in Verdun and online. Sarah tells us about the release of their 10th Anthology of youth stories from Verdun and we hear a couple of the kids' stories read by actors! Have a listen to learn more about Suspicious Fish and their in-person and online programming open folks of all ages.

Links:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault, Peter Morgan for video & sound quality and the whole Literacy Quebec Team for their support

Nov 04, 202148:48
Episode 47 - Getting involved in the Municipal Elections through civic literacy with Sterling Downey and Elections Montreal

Episode 47 - Getting involved in the Municipal Elections through civic literacy with Sterling Downey and Elections Montreal

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 1 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today's episode, we have two very special guests who will share their perspectives and encourage you to head back to the polls on November 6 and 7th; with the federal elections still fresh in our minds, you may be wondering why you should bother with voting in the upcoming municipal elections that are taking place across Quebec this November. We are taking a backstage view this week by hearing the story of how someone gets into politics and the importance of communication and reaching out to local representatives.

We are joined today by:

  • Sterling Downey, City councillor for Verdun borough council and the Deputy Mayor of Montreal;
    As someone with a long beard, tattoos and a long history of graffiti, Sterling is not your typical politician. Learn about his inspirational life story and find out how he ended up in politics.
  • André Chapleau, spokesperson for Elections Montreal;
    Andre lets us know why it is important to participate in municipal elections and shares the steps to take if it is your first time voting.

Links:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music by Gerry Legault and the Literacy Quebec Team 

Oct 28, 202101:19:07
Episode 46 - Election 2021 Special!

Episode 46 - Election 2021 Special!

Welcome to What's Literacy Got To Do With It? a podcast by Literacy Quebec!

In today’s BONUS episode we get ready for the upcoming federal election on September 20th! 

We are joined by:

We also discuss some links and special news items:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Sep 16, 202131:53
Episode 45 - International Literacy Day with UNESCO, Parliamentary Assistant Christopher Skeete, Yamaska Literacy and LQ!

Episode 45 - International Literacy Day with UNESCO, Parliamentary Assistant Christopher Skeete, Yamaska Literacy and LQ!

Welcome to Season 7 Episode 5 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec!

In today’s HUGE episode we are joined by 8 guests over 4 segments! You heard right! 8 guests who help us celebrate International Literacy Day which is tomorrow the 8th September! Each of our guests take us on their amazing literacy journeys of life long learning, share cutting edge information on current literacy issues and successes around the world, PLUS promote LQ's e-learning course we will all learn from and an exciting live streamed event to support literacy this International Literacy Day!

We are joined by:

  • Christopher Skeete Member of the National Assembly of Quebec representing the Sainte-Rose district; Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers; and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism. Christopher shares his emotional story of early school struggles, embracing how he learnt differently, and achieving some life goals through being open to help and having a “finish what you started” attitude.
  • Hervé Huot-Marchand, Chief of Youth, Literacy and Skills Development Section, Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems, Education Sector at UNESCO. Hervé explains the importance of  UNESCO’s work on literacy and education around the world and about the celebrations and learning events organized by UNESCO for International Literacy Day.
  • Literacy Quebec  project manager Laura Thompson, Executive Director Margot Legault and Alice Issac, Learning and Performance Improvement Consultant,  who take us through the Literacy and Clear Language 101 E-Learning course on the Literacy Quebec 
  •  Wendy Seys, Executive Director at Yamaska Literacy Council & Jennifer Fawcett, a student from Bishops University working with YLC discuss the YLC’s 40th anniversary,  their  “heritage minute” style literacy project, and the PGI for Literacy event that is taking place on the 9th of September. We also hear an excerpt from volunteers, Martha and Susan, talk about their experience over the years.

We also discuss some links and special news items:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Sep 07, 202101:46:07
Episode 45 - Connecting 3 Generations on Zoom Goose and Taking Risks with TED Circles

Episode 45 - Connecting 3 Generations on Zoom Goose and Taking Risks with TED Circles

Welcome to Season 7 Episode 4 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec

Over the last year we saw many member organizations quickly adapt their programming online. While there were challenges, our guests today highlight the new found opportunities for connection and lifelong learning that came from adapting their literacy programming. Today we are joined by the South Shore Literacy Council and La Maison de la Famille Mosaik to chat about their Early Year Zoom Goose Program and then we sat in on a discussion with participants of TED Circles organized as part of The Judith Schurman Lifelong Literacy Initiative by the South Shore Literacy Council.

We are joined by:

  • Animators Desrean and Robin for Zoom Goose La Maison de la Famille Mosaik and South Shore Literacy Council and Participants, Kim-Anh Nguyen and mother in law, and Catherine Moshopoulos and Rukhshana Surty
  • TED Circles organizers, Robin Sales and Rachel Wagner and participants, Robert, Brian, talk about their experiences participating in TED Circles and their reactions to a TED Talk about Risk Taking. Check out the Diana Nyad Talk and the Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Talk they review. Read more about water access on Indigenous reserves in Canada here

We also discuss some links and special news items:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It? Let us know what you think!

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Aug 18, 202101:06:14
Episode 43 - Spilling the T on Drag Literacy with Uma Gahd !

Episode 43 - Spilling the T on Drag Literacy with Uma Gahd !

Welcome to Season 7 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec

In this episode, Chris Shee is joined by Margo Legault, LQ's Executive Director to speak to everyone's favourite unofficial auntie, drag queen Uma Gahd! Listen to hear our drag lingo quiz, about drag story time, and Uma's fascinating origin story. Watch the video version of this episode now on Youtube! To join Drag StoryTime: https://www.facebook.com/events/974199240003693

To Find Uma Gahd: ✉ bookings - info@houseofgahd.com 📷 Instagram -  @umagahd 🐥 Twitter - @umagahd #umagahd & #houseofgahd  houseofgahd.com/ 

Uma mentions: Paris is Burning Documentary, the books Grand méchant rhume! by Angele Delaunois and The Krazees by Sam Swope

We also discuss some links and special news items:

Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181, Check out Drag Story Time with Uma Gahd this Summer! And as always check out our website and our social media for more events!

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Jul 16, 202149:07
Episode 42 - Learning to tell your story with Akilah Newton from Big Dreamers and CBC Montreal with Debbie Hynes & Andrea Stanford

Episode 42 - Learning to tell your story with Akilah Newton from Big Dreamers and CBC Montreal with Debbie Hynes & Andrea Stanford

Welcome to Season 7 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec! In this episode, we discuss how to communicate our own stories,  the importance of creating accessible resources for youth to learn Canadian Black History, and get some media training to pitch our stories and impact! We also celebrate the winner of this year's Freda Hudson Award given each year to an outstanding volunteer. 

Guests:

  • Akilah Newton CEO & Founder of Big Dreamers and Akilah Newton Projects.  Visit the Big Dreamers website https://www.bigdreamers.ca/about-us/ to learn about Big Dreamers' goal to celebrate multiculturalism and individuality through the lens of diversity, plus Akilah's passion for arts and activism to create resources to educate youth about Canadian Black History.
  • Debbie Hynes and Andrea Stanford, Regional Managers and Communications Specialists, at CBC Montreal (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation / Radio Canada) who teach us how to present / "pitch" our news stories to the media through using plain and clear language. 
  • Finally, we celebrate with volunteer literacy tutor Kathy LePoer from the Yamaska Literacy Council and recipient of the 2020 Freda Hudson Volunteer Recognition award! Congratulations!

We also discuss some links and special news items:

Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181, Check out Storytime with Uma Ghad this summer! And as always check out our website and our social media for more events!

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It? Let us know what you think!

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Jun 30, 202101:08:38
Episode 41 - Part#2 "The Sequel" Family Literacy and the life long bonds telling stories has in families with Dr Denny Taylor

Episode 41 - Part#2 "The Sequel" Family Literacy and the life long bonds telling stories has in families with Dr Denny Taylor

Join us in this special episode Part#2 "The Sequel" with Dr Denny Taylor for this emotional conversation about Family Literacy and the life long bonds families can create by sharing stories with each one another. Discover how Denny describes how spinning a "caring web" through reading stories to family members, or even if you happen to be low in literacy skills, sharing stories verbally with your family creates a special connection, passing on a literacy legacy to the next generations for years to come!

Dr. Denny Taylor is a scholar, author, and activist who introduced the concept of of Family Literacy.
From Dr. Taylor's website https://www.dennytaylor.com/ The concept of "family literacy" originates in Dr. Taylor’s doctoral research, which is now the foundation of family literacy local projects and initiatives in more than 140 UN Member States.

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It? Let us know what you think!

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Jun 05, 202145:49
Episode 40 - Creating opportunities in conversation with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library & DESTA Black Youth Network!

Episode 40 - Creating opportunities in conversation with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library & DESTA Black Youth Network!

Welcome to Season 7 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec! We start the season off with a bang having conversations with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library & DESTA Black Youth Network! These two organizations are committed to creating opportunity, equality and inclusion through the gift of literacy!

We discuss the importance of creating opportunities to learn from the earliest age possible leads to building confidence, opportunities throughout life and we continue the focus on Black literacy leaders in Canada.

Our first guest on today's episode is Kassandra Kernisan, Executive Director of DESTA Black Youth Network Learn more about DESTA: https://destabyn.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/destabyn

In our second interview, we learn about The Dollywood Foundation & Dolly Parton's Imagination Library from Jeanne Smitiuch the Regional Director of Canada & Nora Briggs the Executive Director of North America. The Library sends about 1.8 million books to children across the world per month! Learn more here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/dollysimaginationlibrary

We hope you are called to action after listening to these impactful conversations!

We also discuss some links and special news items:

Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181,   Donate or run for the Scotia Bank Run happening now, LQ Staff will continue to run until June 14th so feel free to join us! Check out our website and our social media for more events!

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It? Let us know what you think!

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Jun 04, 202101:21:27
Episode 39 - Black history in Canadian education for cultural literacy & How to build a resilient mindset for peak performance

Episode 39 - Black history in Canadian education for cultural literacy & How to build a resilient mindset for peak performance

Welcome to the 6th episode of season 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec. This week's theme is The need to integrate  Black history in Canadian education for cultural literacy and how to build a resilient mindset for peak performance.

We have two amazing guests on today!

First, we have a virtual sit-down with Dr Dorothy Williams the President & Founder of Blacbilio.com. Dorothy explains how Black history is missing from curriculum, the importance of cultural literacy, and how the ABC's of Black Canadian History Kit are being used by teachers, parents and community partners to reach Canadian youth. You can support Blacbilio to go digital on their GoFundMe page.  

Next, Heidi Malo, Mental Performance Consultant at heidimalo.com. Heidi works with athletes who have represented Canada, Australia and Gabon at the Sochi & Rio Olympic Games. We ask Heidi about her expertise in helping organizations of people (not just elite athletes!) unearth top Mental Performance, Resilient Performance, Peak Performance and Self-Regulation, and even how literacy weaves it's way in connecting with the people Heidi works with.

 We also discuss some links and special news items:

  • Learn more about Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181, 
  • Donate or run for the Scotia Bank Run happening now, LQ Staff will be running the 5K on May 1st, 10K on May 16th and the 21K on June 6th so feel free to join us!
  • A BIG thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers for Volunteer Appreciation Week,
  • South Shore Literacy Council is running weekly Mother Goose sessions (or Zoom Goose!) and some beautiful stories have come from their efforts! The weekly singing, interaction and literacy event via Zoom has become "Intergenerational". Check out their website for details.

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It! Let us know what you think!

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

May 04, 202101:02:13
Episode 38 - Celebrating Adult Learners & Community Education Week with Dr Denny Taylor Part #1

Episode 38 - Celebrating Adult Learners & Community Education Week with Dr Denny Taylor Part #1

Welcome to the 5th episode of season 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec. This week's theme is Celebrating Adult Learners & Community Education Week with Dr. Denny Taylor, champion of Family Literacy!

  • Dr. Denny Taylor is a scholar, author, and activist who introduced the concept of of Family Literacy. Taylor recently gave the Literacy Quebec network a webinar via Zoom called "Family Literacy in the Time of Covid-19 and other Risks to Children and their Families" which brought together community organizers, front line workers, as well as literacy practitioners and educators to gain a better understanding of the concept of Family Literacy. From Dr. Taylor's website: The concept of "family literacy" originates in Dr. Taylor’s doctoral research, which is now the foundation of family literacy local projects and initiatives in more than 140 UN Member States

 We also discuss some links and special news items:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It! Let us know what you think!

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Mar 31, 202146:59
Episode 37 - Overcoming reluctant reading and learning to love the way you learn with two amazing writers!

Episode 37 - Overcoming reluctant reading and learning to love the way you learn with two amazing writers!

Welcome to the 4th episode of season 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec. This week's theme is Overcoming reluctant reading and learning to love the way you learn with two amazing writers!

We continue our min-series on Black leaders in Literacy and learn about encouraging people of all ages to embrace how they learn and to continue pursuing learning and reading. 

Two amazing authors join us today:

 We also discuss some links and special news items:

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It! Let us know what you think! 

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Mar 21, 202101:12:30
Episode 36 - Black Leaders in Literacy & Going from Burnout to Balance #selfcare

Episode 36 - Black Leaders in Literacy & Going from Burnout to Balance #selfcare

Welcome to the 3rd episode of season 6 of What's Literacy Got To Do With It? by Literacy Quebec.  This week's theme is Black Leaders in Literacy and Going from Burnout to Balance - self-care tips from an expert!

What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other.

You may have noticed that we changed our name to What's Literacy Got to Do With It! Let us know what you think. 

Today we launch a mini-series on Black Leaders in Literacy, not only to celebrate Black History Month but to highlight the beauty of living in a world with diversity and people who are willing to lead in their communities every day! We also get taught how to look after ourselves through actionable self-care steps that we can put into our lives to live with balance and achieve our fullest potential!

We have special guests on the show today:

  1. Michelle Osbourne, CEO of Michelle Osbourne & Co,  Communications Specialist and Programme Developer for Quebec City Reading Council AND CBC Black Changemaker
  2. Tessa Eisenberg, National Engagement Coordinator, First Book Canada
  3. Amanda Rocheleau, Registered social worker, compassion fatigue specialist and public speaker.

 We also discuss some special news items:


Mar 14, 202101:03:42
Episode 35 - Family Literacy and Mental Health

Episode 35 - Family Literacy and Mental Health

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 6 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! The theme this week is Celebrating Family Literacy Day & Let’s Talk about Mental Health

Join our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore discuss two big topics that are very much linked and were celebrated in the last week of January- Family Literacy Day (January 27) and Bell Let’s Talk Day (28).

Let’s Talk Day is an annual campaign by Bell Canada to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. With the pandemic, this is definitely a topic that affects us all. We start the episode in conversation with Tony Alfonso Outreach, Ami-Quebec about family literacy, mental health and taking care during the pandemic. To learn more or access their services visit their website, Facebook live talks or call 514-486-1448 (1-877-303-0264 outside Montreal).

Family literacy Connects parents and kids in lifelong learning - not just reading and writing. We close the show speaking with Seth Day from Radchild Podcast, who shares his top books for Family Literacy Day. We speak about how to choose books to help kids feel represented and understand the world around them! Support their 3rd season by donating to their Kickstarter. Find @radchildpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter! 

Check out Seth's  list of book recommendations here:

 We also discuss some special news items:

Stay tuned for a special announcement about the podcast in the coming weeks! 

Mar 10, 202101:06:52
Episode 34 - Health Literacy with Dr. Joe Schwarcz and Celebrating International Volunteer Day!

Episode 34 - Health Literacy with Dr. Joe Schwarcz and Celebrating International Volunteer Day!

On this month's episode, we kick off season six with a bang! We discuss the importance of building our Health Literacy with plain language with Dr. Joe (and Science Literacy with Magic!) + celebrate International Volunteer Day by discussing the importance of volunteer advocacy on behalf of nonprofit organizations in Canada. 

We have special guests:

  • Karen Ball president & CEO of CCVO the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
  • Dr Joe Schwarcz director of the McGill University Office for Science and Society

Our first guest is Karen Ball from CCVO the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations. Karen’s work focuses on innovative communities and systems to support healthy nonprofit operations and providing expertise to organizations wishing to build deep and meaningful connections with their communities of stakeholders and supporters.
In this interview, we got to celebrate International Volunteers Day by discussing the advocacy work Karen and CCVO do on behalf of non-profit organizations in Alberta, and we learn how (now more than ever before!) important it is for the nonprofit sector to remain a priority across the Canadian Provinces, if Canada wants to rebuild successfully, especially during and after this pandemic. Check out their blog to find out more about their research into how nonprofits are adapting through COVID.  Also mentioned in the interview is Calgary Read's BIG book sale. 

You may have seen Dr Joe Schwarcz via the McGill Office for Science and Society or TED YouTube channel or even listened to the Dr Joe Show on iHeart radio! Dr Joe is the Director of the McGill University Office for Science and Society. Their mandate is to make Sense of Nonsense!
Chris got the chance to delve into Dr Joe’s history of him growing up in Hungary before immigrating to Canada, how Magic started it all, and what motivates Dr Joe to use simple plain language in helping the general public understand science more clearly  If you want to hear Dr. Joe answering questions about covid check out LQ’s webinar.

Check out  Literacy Quebec for upcoming events!

Dec 18, 202001:14:52
Episode 33 - Communicating, Compassion and Community through COVID and Beyond!

Episode 33 - Communicating, Compassion and Community through COVID and Beyond!

Communicating, Compassion and Community through COVID and Beyond!

Welcome to the 5th episode of season 6 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast! Hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore explore the power of clear communication in our communities, and how clear communication creates understanding, building a thriving culture of compassionate and resilient people during challenging periods.

We will have special guests:

We learn about the “Safe & Clear Campaign” (clear face masks) and the incredibly important work Hear Entendre does to advocate on behalf of Quebecers who have impaired hearing.

Alex from Y4Y (Youth4Youth QC) shares the important work Y4Y do in bringing opportunities for youth to be heard and have the voice they need to create a better future not only for themselves but also for the entire Province of Quebec!

Last but certainly not least whatsoever, we have show host Seth Day from RAD CHILD Podcast! Rad Child is a new podcast that answers the age-old question “how do I talk to my child about that!?”. The podcast will tackle things like race, gender, sexuality, mental health, disability and much, much more! We get a chance to hear about a massive book drive (ending Dec 4th!) where RAD CHILD offers free children’s books, no strings attached! Where all books have themes of diversity and social justice!

As always subscribe, share our podcast, write to us at admin@literacyquebec.org, send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805, Facebook, Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Nov 26, 202001:08:10
Episode 32 - Media and Digital Literacy Week

Episode 32 - Media and Digital Literacy Week

It's Media Literacy Week!

Welcome to the Literacy Quebec Podcast. It's already the 5th episode of season 5! This week we talk about Media Literacy (how to critically examine the media that is giving us) and digital Literacy (making computers accessible for non-profits and low-income families).

We are joined by two special guests:

  • Matthew Johnson, Director of Education from MediaSmarts https://mediasmarts.ca/ He educates us on why Media Literacy Week Oct 26 - 30, 2020 is so important for us all to use throughout our daily lives. Check our Media Smarts page for resources you can use at home and in the classroom.
  • Francois Pare - Market Development Advisor from OPEQ (Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Québec) “Computers for Schools in QC”) https://www.opeq.qc.ca/  Francois shares how OPEQ refurbishes 100’s and 1000’s of donated computers (in Quebec!) each year in order for non-profit organizations and even low-income families to gain access to having a computer at an affordable cost.

Don't forget to check our Facebook page for upcoming events across our network of literacy organizations!


Oct 28, 202001:08:16
 Episode 30 - Exploring the new online frontier of lifelong learning

Episode 30 - Exploring the new online frontier of lifelong learning

Did you know that there are 1 BILLION views of tutorial videos on Youtube?!

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 5! We continue to explore online learning and how services providing support for lifelong literacy are adapting. 

Events

Sep 28, 202047:54
Episode 29 - International Literacy Day!

Episode 29 - International Literacy Day!

On this week’s HUGE episode, we celebrate International Literacy Day! We learn why it is essential to reflect, advocate and celebrate all of the work that is going into promoting literacy worldwide, and the challenges and adaptations during the pandemic. Our hosts, Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore, talk to UNESCO, First Book Canada, DragonBunnyBoooks.Com, Literacy Quebec and telecommunications expert Mark Goldberg for the celebration! First, we hear from Margo Legault, the Director of Literacy Quebec and learn how LQ is celebrating its 40th year of existence and ILD 2020! Tessa from First Book Canada joins us again to talk about how they are providing affordable books to community organizations, their upcoming event in Montreal, plus the collaboration they've created with Amazon! Stay tuned to find out more!! Next, we speak to Hervé Huot-Marchand, chief of the Youth, Literacy and Skills Development section for the Division of policies and Lifelong Learning from UNESCO! We learn about how COVID-19 has impacted literacy across the world, the importance of investing in literacy for recovery and the innovative ways that people are adapting to promote literacy. Check out their page on International Literacy Day to learn how they are celebrating and their upcoming programming here. Up next, we meet illustrators, authors, animators, and musicians Lee-Ann & Cookie from DragonBunnyBooks.Com for a colourful discussion about their inspiration for creating Luki, their books for children, their thoughts on ILD 2020, some ideas on how adults can gain confidence in reading to children, the positive impact they are making on children via their Camp-in-a-box Summer program during this difficult period of limited face to face connection, and how literacy and life-long learning is intertwined through everything we do! Last but not least, we continue our conversation about affordable and accessible internet in Canada with Mark Goldberg, an expert in the telecommunications field with over 30 years of experience working with the big service providers and the government on this topic. Check out our Facebook page and our website for upcoming events!
Sep 02, 202001:27:06
Episode 28 - Part 2: Getting Connected and Affordable Internet in Canada

Episode 28 - Part 2: Getting Connected and Affordable Internet in Canada

Welcome to PART 2 of Season 5 Episode 1 of the Literacy Quebec Podcast!

Literacy organizations have had to adapt their tutoring styles due to the pandemic and we'll have a segment in this episode to discuss the transition to online tutoring for their volunteer teachers and students

"Members Moment"
We interview Cheryl from the
Gaspésie Literacy Council on how they have had to adapt their volunteer tutoring online due to COVID-19.

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"Literacy Lowdown"
COVID-19 has exposed the holes in many Canadians lacking connectivity, due in part to access to affordable high-speed internet

We also have interviews with members of the Get Canada Connected coalition to learn about their advocacy and Government relations to make the internet accessible and affordable for all Canadians. Special guests Imran Mohiuddin and Meagan Hampel from Cybera as well as Laura Tribe from Open Media share their high impact advocacy work on behalf of all Canadians! 

Please head to the Literacy Quebec website for Upcoming Events which may have been modified due to COVID-19 and the Summer period where many of our members close to enjoy the sun!

Aug 10, 202043:46
Episode 27 - Part 1: Getting Connected and the 2019 Freda Hudson Award

Episode 27 - Part 1: Getting Connected and the 2019 Freda Hudson Award

WE ARE BACK! 

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 1 (PART 1) of the Literacy Quebec Podcast!  ➡️ The Freda Hudson Volunteer Recognition Award and Getting Connected.

In this weeks episode, first up Chris gets the chance to interview Gordon Cook, the 2019 winner of the Freda Hudson Volunteer Recognition Award, as well as Gordon's math student Stella and amazing TLE staff member Enza from The Learning Exchange to discuss their positive experience in working with Gordon 🏆

🎙 We get the chance to chat with Krish from the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) about how their organization has adapted to COVID-19, heading online in the Fall, to supplying their adult learners computer / devices in order to stay connected using online tutoring!

💻 COVID-19 has exposed holes in many Canadians lacking internet connectivity, so we interviewed members of the Get Canada Connected coalition to have the conversation on their advocacy work and Government talks in making the internet accessible and affordable for all Canadians! In PART 1 we interview Raph Yoyo from ACORN Canada, an independent national organization representing low and moderate-income families.

🎙 Finally, Jaimie interviews Mark Goldberg who has worked in the telecommunications industry for the last four decades for an interesting conversation about telecommunications policy and its effect on affordable internet access.

Please head to the Literacy Quebec website for Upcoming Events which may have been modified due to COVID-19 and the Summer period where many of our members close to enjoy the sun!

Jul 30, 202053:07
Episode 25 - International Women's Day

Episode 25 - International Women's Day

Welcome to a special episode of the Literacy Quebec Podcast for International Women’s Day!

***A head's up for listeners we discuss sexual assault and violence in this episode.***

Check out the LQ Facebook page for our annual #WomeninLiteracy campaign throughout the week to come!

 To kick off the week in this episode Chris and Jaimie spoke with Natasha Harvey from the Girls Action Foundation. We discussed the important work that the  Girls Action Foundation does to support girls, young women, non-binary, LGBTQ+ youth in becoming leaders in their communities. We also discuss what is International Women’s Day, what is feminism and how there are many feminisms, and that Natasha’s definition of feminism is for everyone, based on bell hook’s work. We also, discuss why we still are working towards equity today.  Girls Action Foundation is collecting writing, poetry, stories, artwork recipes and more for their zine that celebrates International Women's Day. Check out their previous books here https://www.girlsactionfoundation.ca/zines.

***A heads up for listeners we discuss sexual assault and violence in this episode.***

We close the show with a repeat of our upcoming events. Our Members have a jam-packed March for you! Member upcoming events can be found here: https://www.literacyquebec.org/events.html

Mar 08, 202028:17