The Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) and local Family Literacy Hubs are inviting families to join them in celebrating Family Literacy Week from Jan. 22 to 28.
Events in Moose Jaw celebrating family literacy include:
- Family Pizza Party from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the Early Years Family Resource Centre (EYFRC)
- register for the pizza party by contacting EYFRC staff at 306-691-0202 (call), 306-690-1372 (text), or emailing [email protected]
- families will make their own pizzas, paired with the book Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by James and Kimberly Dean
- Livestream readings by Saskatchewan author Khodi Dill on Jan. 26 and 27
- available online at saskliteracy.ca and locally at participating schools
- Community multicultural event at St. Agnes School on Jan. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The 25th anniversary of Family Literacy Day in Canada is on Jan. 27. The national theme for the celebration is 'Let's Have a Family Party! / Fêtons en famille!’
"Family literacy initiatives create bonds between children and their families that foster moments of shared learning and growth," said Jeremy Cockrill, minister of education. "Literacy and learning contribute to the betterment of our province."
In 2023-24, the Ministry of Education has allocated more than $1.1 million for literacy initiatives. This includes $576,000 to support family literacy programming for nine Family Literacy Hubs around the province. The SLN and Family Literacy Hubs work collaboratively with early learning, schools, libraries, and communities to provide family literacy programs, services, and supports for families.
On Friday, January 26, and Saturday, January 27, beginning both days at 10:30 a.m. CST, everyone is invited to virtually join Saskatchewan author Khodi Dill for Family Literacy Day. Dill will share his book Welcome to the Cypher and answer audience questions.
Welcome to the Cypher is the English-language theme book for Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan. The book showcases music, language, community, relationships, and the power of words.
"When families do everyday activities together, they are learning together, too," said Phaedra Hitchings executive director of the SLN. “Having a family party adds the enjoyment that makes learning fun. Whether you share stories or celebrate with music, dance or food, your family party is a memorable way to build family connections and enhance literacy skills."
Gravelbourg-based Collège Mathieu will provide province-wide French language family literacy programming and resources related to this year's theme 'Fêtons en famille!' using the book Une famille c'est une famille by Canadian author Sara O'Leary. For more information, contact Mamady Camara at Collège Mathieu, [email protected].
Family Literacy Hubs and their partners have also organized events during Family Literacy Week. To find a Family Literacy Hub in your area, visit saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/literacy-in-saskatchewan.
Moose Jaw's Family Literacy Hub is the Moose Jaw Literacy Network at facebook.com/moosejawliteracy.
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