What's Literacy‪?‬ Literacy Quebec

Liz Wheeler is the co-founder non-profit and micro animal sanctuary Secondhand Stories (https://www.secondhandstories.ca), based in Lombardy, ON. In this episode of What's Literacy? Jeff talks to Liz about her resident sanctuary rescue chickens, how books are helping raise the funds needed to care for the animals, how and why she got started, and how listeners of the podcast can support their efforts.



Listeners are encouraged to follow all of the adventures taking place on the sanctuary as well as support Second Hand Stories by either donating or buying books through their online shop.

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/secondhandstories_/

https://www.facebook.com/secondhandstoriesmicrosanctuary



Online Book Shop: ⁠https://www.secondhandstories.ca/shop

How you can help: https://www.secondhandstories.ca/donate



Links to organizations and associations mentioned during the Podcast:

Sweets Sanctuary: https://www.facebook.com/sweetsanctuaryanimalrescue



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Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181
Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


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Greg Birkett, Educator, Writer, Slam Poet, Producer and Educational Consultant chats with Niamh about slam poetry for Poetry Month.
Their conversation flows between education, poetry, performance, Black history, the Black Canadian experience, teaching resources and methodology.


Gregory Birkett, OCT, is an educator with the Toronto District School Board. He has over 14 years of experience in the field of education. In addition to teaching, Greg is also a playwright, published author and award-winning poet who performs at many community events throughout the GTA. He currently writes material for CBC Kids Digital and has written curriculum for the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Ontario Black History Society and freelance for the Toronto Star. He was also a contributing author to a Black History textbook used in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Bermuda. Mr. Birkett was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History and an A.H.E.N. Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Greg is currently partnering with Nelson Education to assist in providing educators with resources that promote inclusion.


Listeners are encouraged to check out Greg's pages and performances!

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/gregb_writes/

https://www.youtube.com/@gregbwrites8610/featured

https://www.tiktok.com/@gregb_writes

Suspect Is Black Male video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jxIlWRFp9Y



Birkett Educational Consultants: https://twitter.com/EduBirkett

Contact birkettec@gmail.com

See Us, Learn Us: https: https://www.bigmarker.com/series/see-us-learn-us-a-new-perspe/series_summit



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Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181
Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


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Literacy Québec director Margo Legault interviews award-winning author Jonathan Bécotte and accomplished translator Jonathan Kaplansky and talks about one of M. Bécotte's recent books; "Like a Hurricane" (Comme un ouragan), its significance as a resource for youth struggling with discovering, accepting, and being their true selves, as well as the importance and deep understanding required to ensure once translated, that no meaning is lost.



Listeners are encouraged to reach out to either gentleman as well as seek out their other works.

Socials:

https://www.facebook.com/jonathanbecotteauteur

https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.kaplansky



Starred review: https://quillandquire.com/review/like-a-hurricane/Link for the book: https://www.orcabook.com/Like-a-Hurricane



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Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181
Jump onto ⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


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Niamh sits down with Headucatorz for a chat about Hip Hop at the Reading For The Love Of It conference in Toronto.Hip Hop Headucatorz are a group of Ontario Teachers who believe in the use of Hip Hop culture to inspire and engage students.The Headucatorz are made up of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers, and graffiti artists who are active educators across Southern Ontario.Members – A-Cubed, Chase March, I.Khan, Jon Corbin, Just Sev, Matt Dee, MikeAll, Tigz, the apologette, and Wizekrak https://hiphopheaducatorz.com/https://hiphopheaducatorz.bandcamp.com/



Reading For The Love Of It http://readingfortheloveofit.com/index.html



More on Literacy Quebec:


Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181
Jump onto ⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from⁠ Literacy Quebec⁠ explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast ⁠Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


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Jeff interviews John Davids, research coordinator at the Black Community Resource Center (BCRC) in Montreal about their work and research in Quebec. Established in 1995, their mandate is to provide and implement professional innovative support services to individuals, communities, para-public and public organizations. They also develop and run health, education, socio-culture, and community economic development programs.


BCRC Montreal Website
Eventbrite Link to The Animated Black Film Festival - Feb.18th, 2023
The Summit on Black Families - February 24, 2023 

 John mentions that a lot of the history of the Black Community in Montreal has revolved around some key historic institutions, including: 

Negro Community Centre of Montreal - was formed in 1927 in response to the racial discrimination experienced by the Black community.[1] The Black population of Montreal is linked historically to decedents of Africans who were enslaved in Montreal. (Wikipedia)

The Coloured Women's Club of Montreal - was founded in 1902 in Montreal, Canada, by seven African-Canadian women and has made significant contributions to Montreal's Black community. It ran along the lines of the American National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, and its first president was Anne Greenup. (Wikipedia)

Union United Church - is Montreal, Quebec, Canada's oldest black congregation. It was founded in 1907 by several members of Montreal's black community who experienced racial conflict and were banned from entering all-white churches. (Wikipedia)



More on Literacy Quebec:


Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney


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Niamh interviews Ellie Tamura from ABC Life Literacy Canada in this Family Literacy themed episode.

Event highlight -
A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST  via Zoom Jeremy joins us again to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike!
Concert with Jeremy Fisher - Available to watch on YouTube, Jeremy shares stories and songs for an audience of all ages!
Watch here

More information can be found on the Literacy Quebec site

Show Links:


Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know.
Family Literacy Tool Kit
General ABC website
Family Literacy Day website
Registration link for the Family Literacy Day event with Barbara Reid 
Family Literacy First website
Money Matters website: ABC's financial literacy program
UP Skills for Work website: ABC's workplace literacy program
ABC's Internet Matters: ABC's digital literacy program

What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Our hosts, Niamh Devaney and Jeff Taylor from Literacy Quebec explore community building, lifelong learning, and multiple types of literacy through their interviews with a range of special guests.

Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at podcast@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec

Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney




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