From Policy to Practice: Shaping CLN’s Role in Advocacy
Written by Dave Albrecht As a member of the CLN Board of Directors and Chair of the Governance Committee, I’ve had the privilege of working with an outstanding team over the...
Honouring Indigenous Elders: Keepers of Knowledge for Truth and Reconciliation
Submitted by Selestia Herrera-Ganton on behalf of Alberta Routes Elders Speak videos As we approach National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th, we are invited to...
Missing Literacy Quilt Found!
Rebecca Still, Literacy Specialist This year, the Literacy Co-ordinators of Alberta 1990 International Literacy Year Quilt was found! It had been missing for many years, and...
The Case for a National Literacy Strategy
CLN is committed to collectively strengthening literacy in Alberta and across Canada. We are pleased to be one of the 65 organizations that have endorsed the Call for a...
What Literacy Means to Us
Contributed by staff of the Community Learning Network In the world of Community Adult Learning Programs, every day is Literacy Day. And yet, we know all too well that...
CALP Connections: September 2025
AGM 2025, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Literacy & Learning Symposium 2026, Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, and more... Notice of AGM 2025...
CALP Connections: Summer 2025
Building Relationships, Trust and Inclusion with Elder Lucille, Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, PGFL Award Recipients, and more... Coaching with Elder...
Practice Makes Perfect
Rebecca Still, Literacy Specialist Learners come and go from programs, and we may wonder whether staying longer would have been enough for the program to have made a...
How Strengthening Literacy Practices Strengthened Me
Lindsay Carton, Wainwright Adult Learning In 2020/2021, I enrolled in the Strengthening Literacy Practices (SLP) program. I wasn’t sure exactly what SLP entailed, but it was...
Land-Based Learning: Reconnecting with Nature for Education
Faye Beauchamp In this day and age where digital screens dominate daily life, the concept of land-based learning offers a deeply meaningful approach to education. Rooted in...
CALP Connections: May 2025
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, Symposium Survey and Evaluations, Years of Service Recognition, and more... Upcoming PD Symposium Survey and Evaluations...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit (MMIWG2S): Incorporating Awareness into Adult Learning
Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit peoples (MMIWG2S) is a human rights issue affecting Indigenous...
Teaching Digital Skills Day
On April 8, 2025, CLN hosted a day of virtual learning focused on teaching digital skills! CALP staff from across the province joined in to rethink and transform how we teach...
CALP Connections: April 2025
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, Symposium Update, Call for Outstanding Contribution Award Nominations, and more... 2025-2026 Membership Renewal Upcoming PD...
National Indigenous Languages Day
Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison National Indigenous Languages Day National Indigenous Languages Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of...
Ethical AI Use for CALP Staff
Laureen Guldbrandsen, East-Central Regional Support Staff Have you ever wished you had more time to focus on your learners instead of lesson planning? AI tools can help, but...
What Is So Important About PIAAC?
Rebecca Still, Literacy Specialist You may have heard the statement that 1 in 5 Albertans have low literacy skills. Or you may have heard that according to PIAAC 17% of...
CALP Connections: March 2025
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunitues, Symposium Update, Call for Outstanding Contribution Award Nominations, and more... Symposium Update Upcoming PD Call for...
"Pink Shirt Day" from an Indigenous Perspective
Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison Tansi everyone! I hope you are all doing well, keeping warm and that you were able to spend Valentine's Day and Family Day with your loved...
Symposium: Mark Your Calendars!
by Pat Halewich, PD & Events Specialist We’re thrilled to announce that registration for the Literacy and Learning Symposium 2025 opens on February 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM !...