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ABC Life Literacy Canada now accepting applications for the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award

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ABC Life Literacy Canada is accepting submissions to the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA). The award is presented to Canadian organizations offering a unique and innovative adult or adult-integrated family literacy program. There is one top award of $20,000 and two honourable mention awards of $10,000 each.

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Funding for digital literacy skills training to help more Canadians get online

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Government of Canada, launched the second phase of the Digital Literacy Exchange Program and announced a $17.6 million federal investment to help ensure that everyone has the knowledge to fully participate in the digital economy.

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Take the free Introduction to Data Literacy course from CICP-PCPOB

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The Charity Insights Canada Project released a free Introduction to Data Literacy course, which provides individuals with foundational knowledge to improve their confidence in their ability to work with data. The course was developed to help professionals working in the sector collect, read, and/or communicate data in a meaningful way.

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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. Thanks again!

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National Family Literacy Day

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This Sunday while you're finishing off the Halloween candy, think about doing something for National Family Literacy Day. The idea behind the day, sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy is to promote family literacy. Sunday, really, is just another reminder that every day can be literacy day. Happy reading!

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Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Three reasons kids need digital literacy and citizenship education — and three ways to provide it – Guest Post by Emily Esch. Three tips for teaching digital literacy and citizenship: Start with a clear vision.

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Boost Your Media Literacy Skills with Free Online Courses on Hive Mind

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It helps civil society actors build their digital resilience. Hive Mind , powered by the TechSoup Global Network , is a safe learning space for activists, trainers, and organizations around the world.

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