Saskatchewan celebrates International Literacy Day every year with events around the province. The Government of Saskatchewan also proclaimed Literacy Day in Saskatchewan. You can download a copy of the proclamation here to use in your own events.
This year’s theme, designated by UNESCO, celebrates ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’ / ‘Promouvoir l’alphabétisation pour un monde en transition : bâtir les fondations de sociétés durables et pacifiques’.
This theme is an “an opportunity to join efforts to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) on education and lifelong learning ( Objectif de développement durable 4 (ODD4) sur l’éducation et l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie ) and to reflect on the role of literacy in building more inclusive, peaceful, just, and sustainable societies.”
For information, in multiple languages, visit UNESCO’s website for International Literacy Day or Journée internationale de l’alphabétisation.
Look for events in your area, and join in the UNESCO international event (find out more, or register).
Literacy and accessible digital literacy are very important; they allow us to participate fully in our society. We work with organizations around the province, and across the country to ensure that Saskatchewan residents have access to literacy programs and resources.
With support from partners, we have developed a tip sheet on Screen Time with ideas and information for how to make the most of screen time with young children. You can download the Screen Time tip sheet on our family literacy resources page. If you would like support, or want to help us translate this tip sheet, please contact our office.
