Author: Jessica Kalman
Welcome to the team!
October 30, 2024
While we are sad to day goodbye to previous team members, we are super excited to welcome Sheena Martin and Azaria Richards to the Fort St. John Literacy Society team!
Sheena has joined as our Settlement Language Support Worker. If you’re looking to register for newcomer English classes or attend a newcomer women’s conversation circle, Sheena will be happy to help you.
Azaria has joined as our Program Coordinator. If you’re looking for some tutoring support (ages 18+) or wanting to join any of our literacy programs/workshops Azaria will be happy to help you. You may also see Azaria supporting our community partners with community literacy initiatives, such as Story Walks and reading challenges.
Welcome to the team Sheena & Azaria!!
Gardening 101: Sustainable Gardening
August 7, 2024
In today’s world, where grocery costs have skyrocketed, the ability to grow your own food is the most logical answer.
Join us for an interactive workshop that covers sustainable gardening tips and must know information when planning your garden.
Some of the topics covered will include:
Why is sustainable gardening important?
What are some benefits of and things to be aware of when gardening in the Peace Region?
General planting timelines based on anticipated harvesting
And more!
These workshops will take place on site at Aurora Acres Farm & Arena (formally Wyld Acres Farm)
Each workshop can only accommodate 10 participants, so we have planned to have 3 separate dates (August 19, 20 & 22) covering the same information – please only register for ONE of the three workshops.
If you have to cancel for any reason, please let us know or cancel the Eventbrite order so another community member can attend.
To Register:
August 19th: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-101-sustainable-gardening-3-tickets-978389277667
August 20th: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-101-sustainable-gardening-1-tickets-978385847407
August 22nd: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-101-sustainable-gardening-2-tickets-978388254607
Imagination Library – Sponsors Needed
July 15, 2024
Do you have a business that is able to help support our Dolly Parton Imagination Library children’s book program? Or maybe you would like to make a personal donation?
All support, big or small is greatly needed and appreciated!
Please see the attached Donor/Sponsor Request form below for more details on the program and program needs
Donor/Sponsor Request Info Sheet
Nature to Nurture – Summer 2024
June 10, 2024
We are super excited to be continuing our partnership with Laurie Cardinal and Brittany Mycock to offer the Nature to Nurture through the summer!
O REGISTER: please follow the link for the specific workshop(s) you would like to participate in
July 4th @ Charlie Lake Park (54) – Family Friendly – Register here
July 18th @ Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club – Register here
July 25th @ Tower Hike – Advanced – Register here
August 15th @ Fish Creek – Family Friendly – Register here
August 22nd @ Charlie Lake Park (54) – Family Friendly – Register here
September 4th @ Cactus Trails – Register here
September 26th @ Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club – Register here
These workshops are designed for adults to slow down, refocus and recover. The workshops range from Beginner/Family Friendly to Advanced, so please register accordingly.
The session will include:
- A forest hike/run/walk depending on the group energy
- Bodyweight strength, mobility, yoga in a calm outdoor setting, and
- Meditation and focus time to reconnect within themselves
This workshop will also include Indigenous focus on traditional plants, animals and medicines
To Bring:
Small backpack
Water
Small Snack
Proper Footwear
Dress for the weather
Leaders Laurie Cardinal and Brittany Mycock will be leading your hike, followed by a yoga session and meditation.
Please expect the hike to take up anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. The yoga and meditation portion will take up around 30 mins.
You will receive a follow up email with the expected weather conditions and gear needed for the particular hike.
Departure times are on the time stated. We will not be waiting for people to arrive. We need to safely move as a group. Please be on time 🙂
NO PETS PLEASE. We understand you have an amazing pet…just sometimes pets don’t like each other. We will also be headed into some areas with deer, rabbits, and other wildlife. Although the leaders will make sure you are safe…a pet running after a deer for 2hrs is fun for no one.
Both leaders will have bear spray and emergency locators. Both leaders are also certified in first aid.
Welcome to the team Cassandra!
May 8, 2024
Welcome to the Team Andrea!
May 6, 2024
Nature to Nurture is Back!!
February 21, 2024
We are once again super excited to be partnering with Laurie Cardinal and Brittany Mycock to bring the Nature to Nurture workshops back! This spring we will be taking the session to various hiking locations around Fort St. John to introduce you to the various trail systems we have available.
TO REGISTER: please follow the link for the specific workshop(s) you would like to participate in
March 14 @ Fish Creek – Family Friendly – Register here
March 28 @ Whisky Jack Nordic Ski Club – Register here
April 11 @ Charlie Lake Park (54) – Family Friendly – Register here
April 25 @ Tower Hike – Advanced – Register here
May 9 @ Cactus Trails – Register here
May 30 @ Slam Trail – Advanced – Register here
June 6 @ Fish Creek – Family Friendly – Register here
June 13 @ Whisky Jack Nordic Sky Club – Register here
These workshops are designed for adults to slow down, refocus and recover. The workshops range from Beginner/Family Friendly to Advanced, so please register accordingly.
The session will include:
- A forest hike/run/walk depending on the group energy
- Bodyweight strength, mobility, yoga in a calm outdoor setting, and
- Meditation and focus time to reconnect within themselves
This workshop will also include Indigenous focus on traditional plants, animals and medicines
To Bring:
Small backpack
Water
Small Snack
Proper Footwear
Dress for the weather
Leaders Laurie Cardinal and Brittany Mycock will be leading your hike, followed by a yoga session and meditation.
Please expect the hike to take up anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. The yoga and meditation portion will take up around 30 mins.
You will recieve a follow up email with the expected weather conditions and gear needed for the particular hike.
Departure times are on the time stated. We will not be waiting for people to arrive. We need to safely move as a group. Please be on time 🙂
NO PETS PLEASE. We understand you have an amazing pet…just sometimes pets don’t like each other. We will also be headed into some areas with deer, rabbits, and other wildlife. Although the leaders will make sure you are safe…a pet running after a deer for 2 hrs is fun for no one.
Both leaders will have bear spray and emergency locators. Both leaders are also certified in first aid.
ESL/LINC Instructor Position
January 29, 2024
North Peace Savings Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week
January 16, 2024
January 21-28th has been proclaimed as Family Literacy Week here in Fort St. John and the Fort St. John Literacy Society is thrilled to announce the upcoming North Peace Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week!
This year’s theme is “Let’s have a family party!” Setting aside our electronic devices and getting together for a family party can be so special. What can be more fun than planning, creating and getting ready for a party? Literacy activities are part of a party. Children can have fun and learn at the same time.
The Fort St. John Literacy Society plans to host and collaborate with other local service providers on several activities throughout the week, and encourages all community members to access some of the online resources from their website or social media platform to unplug and play, and maybe even plan their own family party.
“We are extremely thankful to North Peace Savings for their title sponsorship this year, as it has allowed us to expand the event and offer additional free activities to the community throughout the week” said Jessica Kalman, Executive Director, Fort St. John Literacy Society.
“North Peace Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week was designed to encourage us all to take a break from our devices and rediscover the simple joys of reading and playing games together as a family,” says Brian Harris, CEO at North Peace Savings. “The week-long event here in Fort St. John is especially important for us, as it also demonstrates how we can come together as one to strengthen the social fabric of our communities. Together, we seek to support several key areas of impact – empowering parents with young children and maintaining mental wellness – with this event focused on community activities that help families reconnect in healthier ways.”
For more details on the activities happening throughout the week, please visit the Fort St. John Literacy Society’s Facebook page, or see the below calendar and posters.
Happy Family Literacy Week!
#FLW2024
2024 Family Literacy Week Calendar
Thank you to all of our community partners that made this event possible!
Thank YOU Baking Me Crazy!
October 24, 2023
