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I am very fortunate to have been spending time with elders from many different nations and communities. I have been hearing many elders speak about connections - connections...

We are starting the new year off with a Blog submission from Dyan Semple, Coordinator at Community Adult Learning & Literacy Society Fort Saskatchewan & Strathcona County. I...

Have you ever been nervous to give a talk in front of a group? If you answered “yes” to this question, you are not alone! Most people have a fear of speaking in public . I...

At first glance it may not appear that Community Adult Learning Programs and museums have a lot in common but a closer look reveals they have similar mandates. Community...

Community engagement is a process that CALPs can use to strengthen the impact of learning in their community. By bringing people together who have a vested interest in adult...

"Community” is a term that we love to hear and practise – especially in the CALP system. The benefits of a group that feels connected is great for both the individuals...

Full disclosure, I do not have an artistic bone in my body. So, when I received an invitation to Literacy for Life’s Culture of Collaboration event – Arts-Based Tools for...

Thinking of ways to improve your CALP’s reach in the community? Want to make the best use of your resources – human and capital? Consider hosting a community event with...

I’ve been thinking a lot about the diversity of CALPs within our province and the common threads that knit them all together. From the larger urban centres to the small rural...