Jessica Kalman, Author at Fort St. John Literacy Society

Media Literacy – Real vs. Fake News

October 24, 2023

In Recognition of Media Literacy Week…

Thank you once again to Energeticcity.ca for helping us with some #MediaLiteracy but this time with a focus on what media literacy is, and how you can determine if news is real or fake.

2023 Spelling Bee – Cancelled

October 4, 2023

The Fort St John Literacy Society is once again busy planning the 4th annual Spelling Bee. Due to low enrollment in May this event was cancelled – so we are going to try again! We will require a minimum of 6 kids per category to move ahead with this event.

This year we are going to continue with the fundraising component, by encouraging each participant raise a minimum of $50 to participate. All of the proceeds will be directed towards enhancing and expanding our After School Homework Help Program.

The Spelling Bee will be held on Saturday October 21, 2023 at Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School, with a light lunch at 12:00.

Registration opens October 5th

For more information or to register, please email tmills@fsjliteracy.ca or call 250-785-2110

We are also still looking for a couple more sponsors for this event, if this is something you are interested in, please see the Sponsorship Request Letter

The Fort St John Literacy Society is dedicated to delivering diverse community programming that promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities in a supportive setting.

We accomplish this by: promoting access to literacy programs, assisting in the development of community literacy activities, promoting public awareness of literacy issues and developing partnerships with local regional and governmental organizations. Literacy programs have a significant impact, bettering the economic, social and civic life of our community

Media Literacy – Access to News

September 13, 2023

Thank you to Energeticcity.ca for helping us with some #MediaLiteracy to help keep you up to date on why you can no longer access news on Facebook and Instagram, and some suggestions on where you can get access moving forward.

Tutor Training Workshop – Sept 11th & 12th

September 5, 2023

Do you have spare time in your life?

Are you looking for a rewarding way to spend your time?

Do you enjoy helping others and supporting your community?

If you said YES to any of these questions, then this volunteer opportunity is for you!

Upon completion of training and registration to be a tutor, a criminal record check (vulnerable sector) will be required.

Attendance is required at BOTH evening sessions. Light dinner will be provided

September is Literacy Month!

September 1, 2023

We are super excited to be once again celebrating #LiteracyMonth here in Fort St. John! Thank you to the City of Fort St. John for helping us to raise awareness to the importance of literacy by proclaiming September as Literacy Month! This year’s theme is:

Literacy Connects Us: At home, at work and in the community.

Please see below for some great activity ideas to try a different literacy activity every day this month.

We also have our own community calendar of events that you can check out!

#LiteracyIsLife #FosterLiteracy #PutOnYourPurple #LiteracyMatters #LiteracyConnectsUs

Looking to fill Board Chair Position

August 8, 2023

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in your community?? The Fort St. John Literacy Society Board is looking to recruit for the volunteer Board Chair position effective as of our 2023 AGM (Date TBD – usually November).

If you are interested please email info@fsjliteracy.ca

5km Glow Run/Walk – Registration now OPEN!!

August 3, 2023

In celebration of Literacy Month- Help us Shine Some Light on Literacy!

1st Annual 5km Glow Run!!

Proceeds from this event will go towards our fundraising goal of $5,000 to expand our FREE programs offered to the community.

Registration will open August 1st. To register please visit: Eventbrite Link

Limited spots available – every participant requires a registration regardless of age.

Please note that a signed liability waiver is required for ALL participants – collected at package pick up.

There will be prizes for:
1st and 2nd place runners
Best dressed individual and team.

We are also still looking for sponsorships for this event! To see our sponsorship package, please click 2023 Sponsorship Package

The Fort St. John Literacy Society was founded in 1990 and has since been dedicated to promoting a client centered vision of literacy to our community through the delivery of programs and lifelong learning opportunities. Literacy programs have a significant impact bettering the economic, social and civil life of our community

Imagination Library Receives Additional Support!

May 3, 2023

We would like to extend a BIG Thank YOU to all of the recent supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library children’s book program!! It is because of amazing organizations like you that this program is made possible!

In the order they were received:

$1,500 Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

$1,000 Canlin Resources Partnership

$5,000 CN

$1,500 ConocoPhillips Canada

$1,000 Home Hardware FSJ

2023 Spelling Bee – CANCELLED

March 23, 2023

We unfortunately had to cancel this event this year due to low registration

The Fort St John Literacy Society is busy planning the 4th annual Spelling Bee.

Thank you to Accent Dental & Apex Dental as well as for making this event possible!

This year we are going to continue with the fundraising component, by encouraging each participant raise a minimum of $50 to participate. All of the proceeds will be directed towards enhancing and expanding our After School Homework Help Program.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday April 22, 2023 at Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School, with a light lunch at 12:00.

Registration opened March 1st.

For more information or to register, please email tmills@fsjliteracy.ca or

call 250-785-2110

The Fort St John Literacy Society is dedicated to delivering diverse community programming that promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities in a supportive setting.

We accomplish this by: promoting access to literacy programs, assisting in the development of community literacy activities, promoting public awareness of literacy issues and developing partnerships with local regional and governmental organizations. Literacy programs have a significant impact, bettering the economic, social and civic life of our community

Young Adult Book Club – March

March 23, 2023

We have open spaces in our Young Adult Book Club for March!!