Advocacy
Foundational learning needs of adults are too often overlooked
Calgary Learns advocates for the foundational learning needs of adults, benefiting individuals, families and our community.
Our multi-pronged approach:
- Cross-sectoral collaboration: We engage in partnerships that highlight the intersectionality of our work.
- Funding: We advocate with the Province regarding the growing and emergent needs of adult foundational learning.
- Reconciliation: We attend to priorities identified by the Indigenous community.
- Amplifying Voices: We highlight the needs and priorities of the literacy and foundational learning sector locally and nationally.
Intentional Collaborations
- Literacy and education are powerful tools in the fight against poverty. Calgary Learns partners with organizations throughout Calgary to collectively work on Calgary’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, Enough for All 2.0. We champion the Adult Literacy and Foundational Learning lever of change.
- Member of the National Literacy Alliance, a coalition of individuals and organizations advancing literacy in Canada. Its work is reflected in The Case for National Literacy Strategy for Canada.
Needs Assessments
Indigenous-focused Consultations
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