Literacy

Describes mission, history and sponsorship opportunities. Gives information on public awareness, research and events, as well as literacy facts and links. Includes a list of publications.
http://www.abc-canada.org/

The Blue Metropolis Foundation organizes literacy and literary events, the best-known being the Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival. It also offers educational programs to schools.
http://www.bluemetropolis.org/

Information about the annual CanWest CanSpell National Spelling Bee and the Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.
http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/corporate/about/community/...

The Canadian Braille Authority is an organization that promotes braille as the primary literacy tool for people who are blind. Includes diagram of Braille characters.
http://www.canadianbrailleauthority.ca/

The Canadian Centre for Research on Literacy aims to conduct basic and applied research on literacy and to build partnerships with agencies and groups in accord with the goals of the centre. Includes publications, seminars and information on the National Advisory Committee.
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/elementaryed/ccrl.cfm

Feminist perspective on education and training issues for women and girls. Information on literacy, equity in education and job training. Includes research papers and a list of publications.
http://www.nald.ca/cclow/

Mandate is to generate, integrate and disseminate bias-free scientific research and knowledge that is focused on improving and sustaining children's language and literacy development in Canada.
http://www.cllrnet.ca/

Bilingual list of standardized vocabulary in the area of adult literacy. Offers help with searching, indexing guidelines and links to other literacy sites.
http://thesaurusalpha.org

Importance of literacy, influencing factors and Canada's standing compared to other countries. Includes provincial differences in reading, math, and science scores for students.
http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/81-004-XIE/200404/lit....

Provides information on membership, meetings, professional learning and resources. Includes related links.
http://www.elan.on.ca/