Jayne Hunter

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a time to unite in our efforts to improve the mental health of people around the world. This day serves as a reminder to check in with your own mental health and to look after one another. Find supports here: mha.nshealth.ca/en

The Evelyn Richardson Creative Non-Fiction Award has been awarded to El Jones for Abolitionist Intimacies. Congratulations! @WritersFedofNS

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This year's theme is Together Always: United in Diversity. Administrators, faculty, staff, and students each play an important part in creating an inclusive school environment.

Today is #NSBlackExcellenceDay! Celebrating Black Excellence in schools provides an opportunity for every student, teacher, and administrator to acknowledge and recognize the past and present achievements, stories, art, innovations of people of African descent.

Thanks to #GlennCopeland and @LockheedMartin for amazing support of @literacy_ns over recent years. It was inspiring to hear Madison who overcame so much and is doing great things. Thanks Jayne and Literacy team. Turning lives around. @CindyDayWeather awesome MC.

"Literacy is the great enabler when it comes to unlocking the potential of individuals.” Craig Alexander Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Craig at our Spring Gala fundraiser or May 9th at Casino Nova Scotia. Reserve your seat today by visiting literacyns.crowdchange.ca/spring-gala.

Did you know that reading benefits not just our minds, but our overall health too? 📚🧠 Dr. Iris Gorfinkel reveals in an interview with Shift - NB that kids who are avid readers have better physical and emotional health. Listen to the full interview at cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) help to foster a sense of belonging in literacy learning. ❤Promote DEI in your literacy practice with: anti-racist and anti-bias teaching; plain language; correct pronouns. 👉Read more and link to resources at: decoda.ca/literacy-and-b… #DEI

We're honoured to have Mayor @MikeSavageHFX as a special guest at our Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy on May 9th at Casino Nova Scotia. We are incredibly grateful for his support which has been instrumental in our success. Visit literacyns.crowdchange.ca/spring-gala for tickets.

We're thrilled to announce that esteemed economist Craig Alexander @CraigA_Eco will be our guest speaker at the Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy on May 9th at Casino Nova Scotia. Visit literacyns.crowdchange.ca/spring-gala to register. #SpringGala #LNSGala2023 #CraigAlexander

April 16 - 22 is Education Week in Nova Scotia. A special ceremony recognizing the work of teachers, public school administrators, early childhood educators and student support staff is being live streamed on Monday, April 17 at 3 p.m. on vimeo.com/event/3308655. @NSTeachersUnion

Join us for an evening of celebration and delectable cuisine as we raise money to support literacy in Nova Scotia! The Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy, proudly presented by @LMCanadaNews, will take place on May 9 at Casino Nova Scotia - literacyns.crowdchange.ca/spring-gala

Deadline extended! Communications Nova Scotia offers three $1,500 bursaries to students from underrepresented groups who are enrolled in a university or college communications-related program in Nova Scotia. The deadline to apply is May 1. Learn more: novascotia.ca/apply-diversit…

Hope to see you there!

@tara_taylor Congratulations! That’s an important award. You’re in an elite group.

I was very proud of the award I got from the math students society: most likely to help students see the beauty in math and make it less scary 😊😊😊😊😊

Community #Literacy Ontario / @Love4Literacy has released a research paper called “Here to Help: Supporting Adult Learners from Under-Represented Groups in LBS programs.” Check it out here! bit.ly/42VYi7D #LiteracyBasicSkills #LiteracyON

Recently, Minister Wong read the proclamation on behalf of Premier Tim Houston at an event celebrating Adult Learners' Week. To all the adult learners around our province, we celebrate your learning journey and what you have accomplished. Happy Adult Learners' Week.

Money Matters for People with Diverse Abilities is a free introductory financial literacy program for adult learners with various intellectual, verbal, physical and nonphysical capabilities. loom.ly/byvPXM8 #finlit #ABCmoneymatters

Congratulations to Jennifer on receiving the NSCC Foundation's LNS Bursary! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we're thrilled to see you recognized for your achievements. This award will undoubtedly help you in pursuing your goals and aspirations!