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Since 1992, Literacy Nova Scotia (LNS) has been supporting the literacy community by working to ensure that all Nova Scotians have equal access to quality literacy, essential skills, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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  Practitioner Training eCampus

  Practitioner Training and    Certification Program

  LNS Resource Hub

  NSSAL Community Grants

  NSSAL PD Fund

  Find a Literacy Program

  eNews

  Contact Us.

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News from Literacy Nova Scotia

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Mark your calendar for April 3, 2025, at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax. Enjoy a fantastic dinner, engaging guest speakers, and an exciting auction—all emceed by celebrity meteorologist Cindy Day in support of adult learners and their families. This year, we’re looking ahead to the future, exploring artificial intelligence and its impact on Nova Scotia’s workforce. Our guest speaker is Tammy Mackenzie, Director of The Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and Policy, and she will share insights on the responsible proliferation of AI and its impact on our province's future. Tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available—get your tickets today!

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  Adult Learners' Week (ALW) Celebration   

Join us on April 4, 2025, from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Halifax Central Library for our Adult Learners’ Week celebration. Together, we’ll recognize the dedication of adult learners, celebrate their achievements, and highlight the power of lifelong learning. We invite you to print and share our promotional poster.

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  New Practitioner Training Module Just Launched: Supporting Mi'kmaw Learners   

Registration is now open for our newly added practitioner training module, Supporting the Mi'kmaw Adult Learner, running from April 28 – May 23, 2025. This course is part of the Literacy Practitioner Training and Certification Program, designed to enhance your ability to support Mi'kmaw adult learners in your community. Tuition is free for Literacy Nova Scotia members and practitioners from NSSAL-funded learning organizations. To register, please visit our practitioner training program page. 

PT Program Update for the 2025-2026 Training Schedule: Beginning September 1, 2025, practitioners seeking certification will be required to complete seven modules, including Supporting the Mi'kmaw Adult Learner.

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  ALW Draw and Contest Winners Announced   

Congrats to our Adult Learners' Week (ALW) iPad Mini Draw winners:

• African Nova Scotian Stream: Marian Byard from Guysborough County Adult Learning Association
• Mi’kmaq/Indigenous Stream: Margaret Bernard from Unama'ki Training and Education Centre
• English Language Stream: Robert Cook from Western Halifax Community Learning Network
• French Language Stream: Winner to be announced by Équipe d'alphabétisation Nouvelle-Écosse soon.

Our ALW Booklet Cover Design winner is Ella Naugler from NSCC Pictou Campus. Her design will be revealed at the ALW Celebration on April 4 at the Halifax Central Library.

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  Call for Presenters: 2025 PD Conference   

We're seeking presenters for this year's Professional Development Conference for Literacy Practitioners, happening November 13-14, 2025, at the Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites in Dartmouth. The theme, Innovation in Adult Education, will focus on new ideas, tools, and strategies to support learners. If you have insights to share, submit a presenter information form or pass this opportunity along to your colleagues.

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Resources for Practitioners and CLOs

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Literacy Nova Scotia's eCampus is home to our Practitioner Training (PT) and Certification Program modules. The online foundational training was created for literacy practitioners and education service providers who wish to learn the fundamentals of working with adult learners. The program provides essential training to practitioners in their first year of working with adult literacy learners, but seasoned practitioners are welcome to register.

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LNS Resource Hub

The LNS Resource Hub was created for literacy practitioners and adult learning educators who teach, tutor or mentor adult learners in Nova Scotia, and are employed by or affiliated with NSCC or a community learning organization. It enables practitioners to easily share and co-develop teaching resources while also providing an online forum to discuss literacy resources and best practices. New resources are continually being added to the growing resource library.

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NSSAL Community Grants

NSSAL Community Grants enhance and support the participation of adult learners in community learning programs. This financial support provided by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) is available to community learning organizations funded under the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) based on criteria approved by the Adult Education Division. The duration of the grant is 12 months (July to June) and funds can not be forward forward. Any changes to your budget or activities report must be pre-approved.

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NSSAL Professional Development Fund

The NSSAL PD Fund is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of your organization's professional development opportunities. The NSSAL PD Fund is available for groups. Exceptions are made to cover individual travel expenses through the fund to ensure everyone has equal access to these invaluable opportunities. Apply today and take full advantage of this valuable resource.

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About Literacy Nova Scotia

Literacy Nova Scotia is a non-profit charitable umbrella organization that provides a provincial forum for organizations and people to work together so that every adult has literacy and essential skills learning opportunities. We do that by raising awareness about the state of literacy in the province and the country, by promoting accessible programs for all, by collaborating with others who have similar interests and goals to support and celebrate learning, and by making connections.

LNS provides funding, practitioner training, and learner financial awards. We also produce resources, share information about literacy, promote accessible programs for all, and collaborate with others in order to support and celebrate learning. 

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LNS is partly funded by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.