PALS Talks Literacy

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Project Adult Literacy Society is a local Edmonton Charity that works to change lives through literacy. We offer free tutoring services in reading, writing, English Language Learning, math and digital literacy. Through this podcast we will discuss the importance of literacy in society and the literacy pillars we teach through PALS.

  1. 11/16/2022

    Alison Howard, ABC Life Literacy Canada

    Alison Howard is the Executive Director at ABC Life Literacy Canada. She is a collaborative and strategic not-for-profit leader with deep expertise in the areas of literacy, skills development, and employability at a national level. With over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector, Alison brings exceptional communication, research, and presentation skills, along with strong public policy, sponsorship, and national partnership building experience. A passionate and inclusive team-player, she empowers others and works collaboratively to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

    32 min

  2. 06/30/2022

    Meet Bonnie the Literacy Coordinator at PALS

    Bonnie has worked at PALS for 15 years.  She has taught countless individuals how to read in her time at PALS.  Take a listen to some of her experiences and memories from her time at PALS.

    23 min

  3. 06/30/2022

    Creating community through conversation

    Doug has volunteers at PALS for 11 years running conversation circles for our LELL learners.  He shares his experience and the importance of dialogue in sharing culture and his beloved country, Canada.

    29 min

  4. 06/30/2022

    Health literacy - how what we eat affects our overall health

    Suzana, one of our tutors, joined us for a talk on Health Literacy.   Giving us tips and tricks for budgeting for healthy eating, things to look for on labels and what to add to your grocery cart.

    37 min

  5. 06/30/2022

    A look at Adult Literacy in Edmonton

    Noah just finished his degree.  As a final project, he and his classmates, created a report on the impacts, barriers and possible solutions to Adult Low Literacy in Edmonton.

    58 min

  6. 06/30/2022

    Literacy and the connection to Land - An Indigenous Perspective

    Lori St. Cyr, Metis & Indigenous Liaison with the Community Learning Network talks about being Indigenous in Canada, the importance of kinship, and how to be an ally.

    1h 9m

  7. 06/20/2022

    Design and Literacy - Anna Part 2

    Anna comes back to tell us the outcome of her project in creating a logo and website for learners with low literacy.

    32 min

  8. 06/20/2022

    35 years as a Volunteer - Edda shares her story

    Edda is not one to sit and wait for something interesting to happen.  She makes it happen.  Edda has been a volunteer at PALS for 35 years.  She is also a Ragging Granny.  Edda tells her story of why she enjoys teaching reading and writing.

    14 min
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Project Adult Literacy Society is a local Edmonton Charity that works to change lives through literacy. We offer free tutoring services in reading, writing, English Language Learning, math and digital literacy. Through this podcast we will discuss the importance of literacy in society and the literacy pillars we teach through PALS.

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