Welcome to What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec, a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our host, Dan Laxer, explores topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other!
What's Literacy?
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Welcome to What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec, a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our host, Dan Laxer, explores topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other!
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May 27, 2026
Episode 94 - Opening Doors: Literacy and Employment, Featuring Member Spotlight
<p>In our latest episode, host Dan Laxer sits down with Nicholas Salter, Executive Director at Provincial Employment Roundtable (<a href="https://pertquebec.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">PERT</a>), and John Buck, President and CEO at <a href="https://cedec.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">CEDEC</a>, to explore the connection between literacy and employment. Together, they discuss how literacy serves as a foundational pathway to employment, the broader economic and community benefits of strengthening literacy skills, and much more.</p><p>We’re also featuring a Member Spotlight with Joanna Bateman, Executive Director at <a href="https://www.lia-estrie.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Literacy in Action</a>, who shares how her learner-focused organization is supporting English-speaking communities in the Eastern Townships to build essential literacy skills.</p><ul><li>PERT website: <a href="https://pertquebec.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pertquebec.ca/</a></li></ul><ul><li>CEDEC website: <a href="https://cedec.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://cedec.ca/</a></li></ul><ul><li>Literacy in Action website: <a href="https://www.lia-estrie.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.lia-estrie.org/</a></li></ul><ul><li>Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI) website: <a href="https://celi-quebec.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://celi-quebec.org/</a></li></ul><p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html"> Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</a> or call 1-888-521-8181. </p><p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/"> www.literacyquebec.org</a> for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. </p><p>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. Follow our host, Dan Laxer, as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests. </p><p>Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at info@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec </p><p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus"> Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney</a> </p><p></p>
April 22, 2026
Episode 93 - Inside Volunteer Literacy Tutoring + Member Spotlight
<p>In celebration of <strong>National Volunteer Week (April 19–25)</strong>, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on an incredible volunteer making a difference. Hear from special guest <strong>Kirtan Varasia</strong>, a dedicated <strong>volunteer tutor</strong> with <a href="https://reclaimliteracy.ca/" target="_blank">RECLAIM Literacy</a>, as he shares his experiences, what he’s learned through volunteerism, and the impact of helping learners build essential literacy skills. </p><p>We’re also featuring <strong>Joy Fyckes</strong>,<strong> Executive Director of RECLAIM Literacy,</strong> who speaks about her organization’s work and the incredible services they offer to diverse learners on their literacy journeys.</p><p><strong>RECLAIM Literacy </strong>website: <a href="https://reclaimliteracy.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://reclaimliteracy.ca/</a></p><p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html"> Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</a> or call 1-888-521-8181. </p><p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/"> www.literacyquebec.org</a> for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. </p><p>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. Follow our host, Dan Laxer, as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests. </p><p>Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at info@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec </p><p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus"> Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney</a> </p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p>
April 1, 2026
Episode 92 - Adult Learning with Lina Shoumarova from QUESCREN, Featuring Member Spotlights on Wendy Seys (Yamaska Literacy Council) and Michelle Osbourne (Quebec City Reading Council)
<p>In celebration of <strong>Adult Learners’ Week (March 29–April 4, 2026)</strong>, Dan chats with Lina Shoumarova, Senior Research Associate at <a href="https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/scpa/quescren.html" target="_blank">Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN)</a>, about what adult learning can look like and why it matters. Plus, hear a sneak preview of our upcoming research project with QUESCREN!</p><p>We’re also highlighting members making a difference: Wendy Seys (<a href="https://yamaskaliteracy.ca/" target="_blank">Yamaska Literacy Council</a>) on innovative literacy programs for individuals living in Brome-Missisquoi and Haute-Yamaska, and Michelle Osbourne (<a href="http://www.qcrc.org/" target="_blank">Quebec City Reading Council</a>) on inclusive, community-driven learning for English-speaking learners in Quebec City. </p><p><strong>QUESCREN website: </strong><a href="https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/scpa/quescren.html">https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/scpa/quescren.html</a></p><p><strong>Yamaska Literacy Council website: </strong><a href="https://yamaskaliteracy.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://yamaskaliteracy.ca/</a></p><p><strong>Quebec City Reading Council website: </strong><a href="http://www.qcrc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">http://www.qcrc.org/</a></p><p>Have questions or need help? Contact<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html"> Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline</a> or call 1-888-521-8181. </p><p>Jump onto<a href="https://www.literacyquebec.org/"> www.literacyquebec.org</a> for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. </p><p>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. Follow our host, Dan Laxer, as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests. </p><p>Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at info@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec </p><p>Special thanks: Podcast<a href="https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus"> Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney</a> </p><p><br></p><p></p>
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