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Family Literacy Week Jan 27th – Feb 2nd
January 20, 2025
Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy week is full of a variety of family fun activities.
Some of the events require pre-registration
To register use this link https://linktr.ee/fsjliteracy or email coordinator@fsjliteracy.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!!
There are 3 different stories this month!
Pre-register and your family can take home their own copy of the book that is read.
Register for Building with bricks!!There are 4 time slots to choose from.
Join us at the toboggan hill for a story walk, it will be there January 13 -February 2.
Bring your family down to the Fort St John public library to learn something new.
“Learn To Be Green Together ” presented by the Charlie lake Conservation Society.
Bring your family or friends down to Family Board game night@ the Cultural center. We do require registration for this event!!! There is a variety of games to choose from.
Join us for our last story time during Family literacy week.
Enjoy and a story and decorate a plant pot to take home.
Join the Tse’kwa Heritage Society for a self guided tour at the Tse’kwa Historical site.
There will be a campfire and hot chocolate.
This is a place of power, where healing, learning and understanding go hand in hand.
Head to the Museum for a scavenger hunt. What a great way to learn about the history of Fort St John !! And win prizes too! Museum admission is free for this event.
This will be offered on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st.
The last event of Family literacy week, Family yoga( ages 5+)@ Blue Moon Yoga
This event is free but registration is required.
Are you a dynamic visionary ready for your next challenge?
January 10, 2025
The Fort St John Literacy Society is seeking a dynamic visionary for our next Executive Director!
Our ED will be passionate about lifelong learning, views challenges as opportunities, understands strong communities are built upon enduring partnerships, and works to promote the value of literacy in our community.
Responsible to the Society’s Board of Directors, our ED will provide leadership to a small staff, oversee day to day business, oversee strategic planning functions including engaging stakeholders, proactively explore a wide variety of funding opportunities, and ensure funding deliverables are consistently met.
The very cornerstones of our Literacy Society include developing, evaluating, and supporting literacy projects within our community. To ensure success in these endeavours, our ED will be skilled in building strong working relationships with Board members, other literacy organization leaders, the public, the media, and other stakeholders. They will also maintain an organizational culture in which to attract, retain, and motivate a successful team in fulfilling the goals set out in the Society’s Strategic Plan which will be reviewed in 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you if you hold a professional background in non-profit organizational administration, strategic planning, budget management, networking, partnership building and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For more details, please refer to the Executive Director job description.
To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to chair@fsjliteracy.ca. We will begin reviewing applications on January 20th and will continue until the position is filled. We thank everyone for their interest but only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Thank you, Jessica!
January 10, 2025
After seven wonderful years, Jessica has decided to step away as the Executive Director of the Fort St. John Literacy Society. During her time in the role, she was instrumental in building to Society to what it is today, broadening the definition of Literacy and the programs and services we offer.
We will miss Jessica’s passion for literacy, enthusiasm she brought to every event, creativity with program creation and delivery, and the positive attitude she brings to everything. We are fortunate that Jessica will remain with the Society in a limited capacity as a consultant to the Board.
We wish Jessica well and know that she will find success in whatever endeavour she chooses!
As we recruit for a new Executive Director (check out the posting, it will go up today!), the fabulous staff team at the Society can assist you. Any concerns can be directed to L.J. Lawson, Board Chair at chair@fsjliteracy.ca.
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.