Kohkum's Royal Bannock

For Family Literacy Day 2026, ABC Life Literacy Canada set the national theme as “Make Mealtime Family Learning Time!” so we chose a Saskatchewan book about celebrating food and family, and the excitement of baking bannock for the Queen in “Kohkum’s Royal Bannock” by Wilfred Burton, illustrated by Hawlii Pichette, with Michif translation by Irma Klyne and Larry Fayant!

Join us on January 27 at 10:00am CST (GMT -06:00) as Saskatchewan author Wilfred Burton shares his story and the power of a meal to bring us together and share part of who we are. Wilfred Burton will also answer your questions! You can ask ahead of time, or ask live, after the story! Family Literacy Day is January 27, every year! For information about this year’s theme, visit our Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan main page.

Sign up for the livestream event:

You can sign up here for the free event on January 27th! When you sign up, you will be entered to win a free copy of the book!

Watch the book trailer:

Livestream!

On January 27, 2026, we will hear from Wilfred Burton as he shares his story and answers your questions. You can sign up for the livestream here (and have a chance to win a free copy of the book), and you can ask questions by emailing [email protected]!

Resources

Thanks to great support from many partners, we will share activities and resources. Have ideas for this book? Let us know at [email protected]!

Events!

In 2026, and every year, organizations, schools, libraries, Family Literacy Hubs, Family Resource Centres and others plan events and activities all around the province. Look for events in your community!

Archive from past Family Literacy Day events

Are you looking for activities or videos from Family Literacy Day events in the past? You can find them here:

Family Literacy Day 2027?

Suggest ideas for Family Literacy Day 2027! We are interested in your ideas, and we will share them with national organizers and planners in province. Fill out the survey here, or email us at [email protected].

Proposez vos idées pour la Journée de l’alphabétisation familiale 2027 ! Nous sommes intéressés par vos propositions et nous les transmettrons aux organisateurs nationaux ainsi qu’aux planificateurs de la province. Remplissez le questionnaire ou envoyez-nous un courriel [email protected].

Family Literacy Day 2025

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Family Literacy Day 2024

Join author Khodi Dill and his fellow spoken word artists in the videos for “Welcome to the Cypher” – watch the videos and get resources here!

Family Literacy Day 2023

So many partners made it possible to learn more about Dr. Shadd through the story of “Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima” by Alix Lwanga and Miriam Körner – in English and in French.

Family Literacy Day 2022

Over 16,000 of you watched the live reading of “When the Trees Crackle with Cold” by Bernice Johnson-Laxdal and Miriam Körner. You can still watch the video, and get the resources, too!

Family Literacy Day 2021

You can watch the recording of Saskatchewan author Ruth Wellborn reading her book “Never Rub Noses with a Narwhal” (along with some great questions from kids!).