Canada: Family Literacy Day

Canadians Sing for Literacy
CNW Group
Press Release: January 27, 2010

TORONTO - Families and communities from coast to coast to coast will be celebrating reading and learning together on and around January 27, 2010, for Family Literacy Day, ministers Diane McGifford and Margaret MacDiarmid announced today on behalf of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC).

"Family Literacy Day offers an opportunity for families across Canada to take part in community events and activities to celebrate the joys of reading and learning together," said Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for Early Learning and Literacy for British Columbia, CMEC's lead province for literacy. "With this year's 'Sing for Literacy' theme, families can also strengthen language skills by singing and having fun together. By practising literacy skills at home, we are investing in our children's future and preparing a strong basis for a lifetime of learning."

Established in 1999 by the ABC Canada Literacy Foundation, Family Literacy Day is an annual initiative to celebrate parents and children reading and learning together, and to encourage Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity every day. This year, more than 300,000 Canadians are expected to participate in Family Literacy Day events, which include pyjama-party readings, storytelling circles, treasure hunts, and campfire singalongs.

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