February 14 is International Book Giving Day…and Valentines Day! The Yamaska Literacy Council invites you to nominate someone to receive a “LOVE LITERACY KIT”. How to nominate someone: https://forms.gle/5e4wYR8zSPbKuHx18 1. Tell us WHO and WHY you are nominating them. 2. Select items for the personalized Love Literacy Kit. 3. *During the week of Feb 14-18, YLC…
Remembrance Day (originally called Armistice Day) was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War. Every year we pause to remember those who have served and continue to serve. The poppy is a well-known symbol associated with Remembrance Day, due to the poem by…
Since 1981, the Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC) has provided literacy services in Brome-Missisquoi & Haute-Yamaska, as part of a global movement to address literacy challenges through volunteer action. This 40th anniversary landmark is a cause for celebration for all of the volunteers, tutors, families and lifelong learners who have played a part in YLC’s story.…
All tutors, students, partners and supporters are invited to attend YLC’s Annual General Meeting: Wednesday October 27, 2021 @ 5pm on Zoom Celebrate 40 years of community literacy with us, à la 80’s style! Register by October 21 to get the link, AND your AGM party bag. It’s as easy as 1, 2, or 3!…
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides an opportunity to reflect, learn, grieve and take collective action towards reconciliation. This is a day to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, and to honour survivors, their families and communities. Here are some ways you…
“Mapping Your Community: A Resource Toolkit for Adult Learners” aims to support English-speaking adults with low literacy to find, access and use services and resources during an emergency or crisis. The Emergency Toolkit provides plain-language instructions and guidance to navigate emergencies, non-emergencies, as well as information on preparing for a future emergency. Print and digital…
Get help with your vaccine passport. If you need help to download the app (what’s an app?), or print out your QR code (what’s a QR code?), YLC can help you. A free service to residents in Brome-Missisquoi & Haute-Yamaska. Contact Nancy: 450-522-4015 or [email protected]
PGI Fundraiser for the Yamaska Literacy Council Thursday, September 9 @ 7 pm Virtual Event (Zoom) We are excited to announce the 11th Annual PGI for Literacy, a virtual variety show (with a great line-up of Canadian talent!) in support of the Yamaska Literacy Council. Get your tickets now! click here to go to…
The Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)… maybe you remember our early days as the Townshippers Reading Council?… is in its 40th year of providing community-based literacy programming in Brome-Missisquoi & Haute-Yamaska. Happy Birthday to us! This landmark is a cause for celebration for all the volunteers, tutors, families and lifelong learners who have played a…
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