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!
Episode 97 - Food Literacy: More Than What We Eat | Community Spotlight: CHSSN
In honour of Health Literacy Month, Dan chats with Maude Perreault (https://maudeperreault.com/), a registered dietitian, researcher, and assistant professor at the Université de Montréal, about how our budgets, emotions, values, and life stage shape the food choices we make. What does food literacy look like in everyday life, and how can it benefit us? Maude and Dan unpack it all!
We’re also joined by Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director of CHSSN (Community Health and Social Services Network) (https://chssn.org/), to explore health literacy, the importance of accessible health and social services for English-speaking communities across Quebec, and what’s ahead for the organization.
Maude Perreault's website: https://maudeperreault.com/ (https://maudeperreault.com/)
CHSSN's website: https://chssn.org/ (https://chssn.org/)
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline (https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html) or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org (https://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. 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.
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
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney (https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus)
8 Sept 2026
Episode 96 - International Literacy Day Special: Paul Rosen's Story
A special International Literacy Day episode featuring Paul Rosen, former Canadian ice sledge hockey goalie, two-time gold medalist, and literacy advocate. Paul shares his career story, experiences with literacy and other challenges, and what inspires him to support others. Paul’s story is human, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to learn.
Paul Rosen's website: https://www.paulrosen.ca/ (https://www.paulrosen.ca/)
If you or someone you know needs literacy support, help is available. Visit our Member Network page to find a literacy program near you: https://literacyquebec.org/member-network/ (https://literacyquebec.org/member-network/)
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline (https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html) or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org (https://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. 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.
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
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney (https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus)
12 Aug 2026
Episode 95 – Literacy 101 with Literacy Quebec | Community Spotlight: RDN
In this episode, get to know Literacy Quebec (https://literacyquebec.org/)’s new Executive Director, Faye Siluk, as she joins Dan for a conversation about what literacy really means, how it shapes our everyday lives, and why it matters to all of us. Plus, hear about International Literacy Day (https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy) coming up on September 8th!
In our new Community Spotlight series, hear from Cathy Brown, Executive Director of the Regional Development Network (RDN) (https://regdevnet.ca/), as she shares how RDN creates opportunities, strengthens local economies, and helps communities across Quebec’s regions grow and thrive.
RDN website: https://regdevnet.ca/ (https://regdevnet.ca/)
Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline (https://www.literacyquebec.org/helpline.html) or call 1-888-521-8181.
Jump onto www.literacyquebec.org (https://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. 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.
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
Special thanks: Podcast Theme Music ‘No Math’ by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney (https://linktr.ee/cu.sagedus)
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