Saskatchewan Literacy Network

Come Read with Me (Facilitator Training)
2025-02-12 09:00 - 2025-02-13 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Come Read with Me (Facilitator Training)
When is this training? Wednesday and Thursday, February 12 and 13, 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00pm (CST / UTC -6) on both days
What will I learn? In this training, you will learn about and practice how to use children’s books as a way to share topics about childhood development and family learning with the families in your Come Read with Me program. You will plan and facilitate program practice sessions as part of this training.
Who is this training for? This training is for anyone who works or volunteers with families with young children, and who want to run a Come Read with Me program in their community.
Training format: This training is 12 hours long (6 hours each day for two days); online on Zoom.
Certificate: We will send you a digital certificate for completing this training.
Training highlights: all of our learning opportunities are…

interactive: You will learn with others, network with people across the province, and share your ideas. Everyone is welcome.
online: Join from your home or office. If you want help learning how you can connect to the training, contact us.
free for you! You can register for as many as you like – one, two, or all of them – all for free! (Contact us if you’re not from Saskatchewan)

Link to register: Register for free for the Come Read with Me facilitator training here.
Note: Remember, you need to take the Introduction to Family Literacy before you take this training. If you have questions about this training, or about the Introduction to Family Literacy, contact us at family@saskliteracy.ca and we can help!

Prenatal Caring Circle (Facilitator Training)
2025-03-05 09:00 - 2025-03-06 16:00 | Online
Prenatal Caring Circle (Facilitator Training)
When is this training? Wednesday and Thursday, January 8 and 9, 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00pm (UTC-6) on both days
What will I learn? In this training, you will explore the connection between family literacy, fetal and child development, and prenatal well-being. You will gain knowledge and strategies to guide you in planning and facilitating this program successfully in your community. We will send you materials to review and activities to help you prepare for both days of this training.
Who is this training for? This training is for people who want to facilitate the Prenatal Caring Circle, a program for expectant families, in their community.
Training format: This training is 12 hours long (6 hours each day for two days); online on Zoom.
Certificate: You will receive a digital certificate of completion for this training.
Training highlights: all of our learning opportunities are…

interactive: You will learn with others, network with people across the province, and share your ideas. Everyone is welcome.
online: Join from your home or office. If you want help learning how you can connect to the training, contact us.
free for you! You can register for as many as you like – one, two, or all of them – all for free (in Saskatchewan – contact us if you’re not from our province), thanks to our supporters!

Link to register: Register for free for the Prenatal Caring Circle facilitator training here.
Note: Remember, you need to take the Introduction to Family Literacy before you take this training. If you have questions about this training, or about the Introduction to Family Literacy, contact us at family@saskliteracy.ca and we can help!

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with "Kohkum's Royal Bannock"!
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | YouTube, https://youtu.be/G5wvd91Q56E, Air Ronge, Canada
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with “Kohkum’s Royal Bannock”!
To celebrate Family Literacy Day, join us for a free livestream event as Saskatchewan author Wilfred Burton shares his book “Kohkum’s Royal Bannock.” Wilfred will tell us more about how the story came to be, and he will answer your questions live, too!
When is this event? January 27, 2026, starting at 10:00am (CST / UTC -6)
Can I ask Wilfred questions? Yes! You can email bannock@saskliteracy.ca to ask questions ahead of time (these will get answered first!), or you can connect with us on social media @SaskLiteracy or follow special instructions on the livestream day!
How do I join? Sign up here, and we will send you information and resources. We will enter your name into a draw for a free copy of the book, too! Sign up for the free “Kohkum’s Royal Bannock” Family Literacy Day livestream event with Wilfred Burton.
Livestream platform: YouTube
Thank you to Wilfred Burton, translators Irma Klyne and Larry Fayant, illustrator Hawlii Pichette, and Thistledown Press for the opportunity to share this book!
