Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week in Saskatchewan
January 27 is Family Literacy Day! Canada has celebrated this day since 1999, thanks to ABC Life Literacy Canada. We are celebrating across the province, too!
January 27 is Family Literacy Day! Canada has celebrated this day since 1999, thanks to ABC Life Literacy Canada. We are celebrating across the province, too!
Le 27 janvier est la Journée de l’alphabétisation familiale ! Le Canada célèbre cette journée depuis 1999, grâce à ABC Alpha pour la vie Canada. Nous célébrons aussi partout dans la province!
We’ve chosen the a Saskatchewan theme book for 2023! In English and French: the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum‘s children’s book “Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima” / “Ti-Shadd: L’Ujima au Quotidien” written by Alix Lwanga and Miriam Körner, with illustrations by Miriam Körner.
Join the livestream on January 27, with a an information and question-and-answer session with support from the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum!
The 2023 Saskatchewan theme book is “Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima.”
You can sign up for the livestream and info session on January 27, and get special resources here!
It’s official! The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week in Saskatchewan.
Le livre thématique pour la Saskatchewan en 2023 est « Ti-Shadd : l’Ujima au quotidien ». Inscrivez-vous à la diffusion en direct et à la session d’information du 27 janvier et obtenir des ressources spéciales ici !
This year, organizations and groups around the province celebrate Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week. One of these groups are the Saskatchewan Family Literacy Hubs, and they have events planned all week (and beyond)!
Be sure to follow each Family Literacy Hub on social media for great events and information all year!
Collège Mathieu Pour la journée de l’alphabétisation familiale du 27/01/2023, le Collège Mathieu, en étroite collaboration avec l’Association des Parents Fransaskois (APF), animera des activités virtuelles comme d’habitude au niveau des CAFES et Groupes de Jeux. Nous allons faciliter le développement du langage des enfants et l’interraction entre les animateurs(trices) et les familles participantes à notre journée.
The La Ronge and Area Family Literacy Hub provides family literacy programming, services, and support for families with children age 0-6 throughout the Town of La Ronge, Village of Air Ronge, and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band 156. The Hub shares space with nisto ihtāwina Early Years Family Resource Centre and KidsFirst NORTH.”
For Family Literacy Day in La Ronge, they are celebrating the entire week. You are invited to join them for their week-long Heritage Celebration! They will be highlighting the diverse and beautiful heritage in the tri-communities, including Pilipino, Moroccan, and Ukrainian, too!
Each Family Literacy Week evening event is geared to families with children age 0 to 6 years old, and runs from 5:00 to 7:00pm from Monday (January 23) to Friday (January 27). Registration is limited, call or text 306-425-2229!
Download the event poster here! Each evening will follow the same general structure:
Sign up for the provincial book reading event, too! Look for more information coming soon, including a book giveaway!
Lloydminster Learning Council Association (LLCA) has several events and activities planned with partners.
The LLCA team will share fun and affordable ways to bring more family literacy activities to your home. Here are some of their fun ideas!
January 27: Join in the fun at the Lloydminster Public Library. There will be lots of family-friendly activities including…
Moose Jaw Literacy Network will be celebrating Family Literacy Day Week and Family Literacy Month in Moose Jaw! The City of Moose Jaw has joined the celebration with a proclamation, too!
Look for Story Trails in the community in January, all with the theme of “Celebrate your Heritage.” One will be a version of “Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima” specially adapted, with permission, by the Saskatchewan Literacy Network for using with Story Trails.
Moose Jaw Literacy Network and partners will also be sending ideas directly to parents to promote family literacy – look out for these ideas and activities!
The Prince Albert Literacy Network invites families, daycares, and schools to participate in the online provincial reading of the book “Lil Shadd: A Story of Ujima,” written by Miriam Körner & Alix Lwanga at 10:00am on January 27, 2023. You can sign up for the livestream here already. More details will come in January. Also, watch for family literacy drop-in events planned throughout the week.
They also have a feature event planned: join them on Saturday, January 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Gateway Mall. They are hosting a FREE family fun event including a story walk, cultural celebrations, and a snacks! All participating families will receive a family fun kit to take home and explore together.
The Regina Region Family Literacy Hubis working with partners for events in Regina. There will be a proclamation by Mayor Masters, too!
In partnership with Regina Catholic School Division and Regina Public School Division, look for Pre-K family events:
They are also co-sponsoring events with Regina Public Library:
The West Central Literacy Committee (WCLC) is working with partners in the region to plan events for Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week.
West Central Literacy Committee is also providing Sun West School division with a copy of this year’s provincial theme book “Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima” for every school library.
Visit the West Central Literacy Committee on social media to learn more!
Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan is partnering with the Saskatoon Public Library to provide family literacy activities, information, and a book giveaway! They will be in Mayfair Library Branch in the morning and Cliff Wright Library Branch in the afternoon. No registration required.
Families can also join in their postcard activity: families can pick up a postcard from Foundations or a library branch. The first 100 to be mailed back will receive a free book!
Southwest Literacy Committee (SWLC) is planning events with partners in the region!
Swift Current Early Years Family Resource Centre, as part of the Southwest Literacy Committee has lots of events planned!
The Southwest Literacy Committee also works together with Grade 3 classrooms in the region, sharing a book with schools and home schools, too!
We are happy to work with the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum on this project. They have a lot more information about Dr. Shadd, too!
Planning your own events? Register your Family Literacy Day event with ABC Life Literacy Canada. Let us know what you’re doing, too; we’d love to hear about it!
This theme for 2023 is “Celebrate Your Heritage.” Learn more about your heritage: in your family, in your community, and in the lands where you live.
Since ABC Life Literacy Canada started Family Literacy Day in 1999, we have worked together to raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Every year, we celebrate Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan. This is our second year for Family Literacy Week in Saskatchewan!
What is family literacy? Visit our family literacy resource page for more information!
Barbara Reid, award-winning Canadian author and illustrator, is the Honorary Chair of Family Literacy Day. You can download her tip sheets here for some great ideas on how to make learning a fun part of your family routine.
ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Family Literacy Day Resources
ABC Life Literacy Canada’s family literacy and family literacy statistics
If you have questions, or would like support for your event, please contact us.