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In 1965, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated September 8 as International Literacy Day to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.

Where can I find out about literacy and learning opportunities in my community?

• Literacy More Than Words — Alberta Education
• Adult Literacy Programs — Alberta Advanced Education and Technology

• ReadNow BC

• Education and Literacy — Departments of Advanced Education and Literacy, of Education, Citizenship and Youth, and of Competitiveness, Training and Trade

• Department of Education
• Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour

• Department of Education
• Department of Education — Adult Literacy

• Department of Education, Culture and Employment

• Department of Labour and Workforce Development

• Department of Education

• Literacy and Numeracy Strategy — Ministry of Education
• Literacy and Basic Skills — Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
• Adult Learning

• Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

• Direction de l'éducation des adultes et de l'action communautaire, ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (Available in English)

• Literacy Office — Ministry of Education

• Department of Education

For more information on literacy in Canada, visit:

• ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
• Centre de documentation sur l'éducation des adultes et la condition féminine (CDÉACF)
• Fédération canadienne pour l'alphabétisation en français (FCAF)
• Frontier College
• National Adult Literacy Database (NALD)