Jayne Hunter

Executive Director, Literacy Nova Scotia

[Nova Scotia Office of Addictions and Mental Health @NSMentalHealth]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a time to unite in our efforts to improve the mental health of people around the world.

This day serves as a reminder to check in with your own mental health and to look after one another.

Find supports here: https://t.co/qj9qhHiirp

[DartmouthBookAwards @DartBookAwards]

The Evelyn Richardson Creative Non-Fiction Award has been awarded to El Jones for Abolitionist Intimacies. Congratulations! @WritersFedofNS

[NS Education and Early Childhood Development @nseducation]

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This year's theme is Together Always: United in Diversity. Administrators, faculty, staff, and students each play an important part in creating an inclusive school environment.

[NS Education and Early Childhood Development @nseducation]

Today is #NSBlackExcellenceDay!
Celebrating Black Excellence in schools provides an opportunity for every student, teacher, and administrator to acknowledge and recognize the past and present achievements, stories, art, innovations of people of African descent.

[Mike Savage @MikeSavageHFX]

Thanks to #GlennCopeland and @LockheedMartin for amazing support of @literacy_ns over recent years. It was inspiring to hear Madison who overcame so much and is doing great things. Thanks Jayne and Literacy team. Turning lives around. @CindyDayWeather awesome MC.

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

"Literacy is the great enabler when it comes to unlocking the potential of individuals.” Craig Alexander

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Craig at our Spring Gala fundraiser or May 9th at Casino Nova Scotia. Reserve your seat today by visiting https://t.co/s61AceSCPA.

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

Did you know that reading benefits not just our minds, but our overall health too? 📚🧠 Dr. Iris Gorfinkel reveals in an interview with Shift - NB that kids who are avid readers have better physical and emotional health. Listen to the full interview at https://t.co/Z19hdLRgji

[Decoda Literacy Solutions @decodaliteracy]

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) help to foster a sense of belonging in literacy learning.
❤Promote DEI in your literacy practice with: anti-racist and anti-bias teaching; plain language; correct pronouns.
👉Read more and link to resources at: https://t.co/WNc4bNskdA
#DEI

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

We're honoured to have Mayor @MikeSavageHFX as a special guest at our Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy on May 9th at Casino Nova Scotia. We are incredibly grateful for his support which has been instrumental in our success.

Visit https://t.co/s61AceSCPA for tickets.

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

We're thrilled to announce that esteemed economist Craig Alexander @CraigA_Eco will be our guest speaker at the Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy on May 9th at Casino Nova Scotia. Visit https://t.co/s61AceSCPA to register.

#SpringGala #LNSGala2023 #CraigAlexander

[NS Education and Early Childhood Development @nseducation]

April 16 - 22 is Education Week in Nova Scotia.
A special ceremony recognizing the work of teachers, public school administrators, early childhood educators and student support staff is being live streamed on Monday, April 17 at 3 p.m. on https://t.co/yvAb1RlNVW.
@NSTeachersUnion

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

Join us for an evening of celebration and delectable cuisine as we raise money to support literacy in Nova Scotia! The Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy, proudly presented by
@LMCanadaNews, will take place on May 9 at Casino Nova Scotia - https://t.co/hKRkz5d5jy

[Advanced Education @NSLAE]

Deadline extended! Communications Nova Scotia offers three $1,500 bursaries to students from underrepresented groups who are enrolled in a university or college communications-related program in Nova Scotia. The deadline to apply is May 1. Learn more: https://t.co/VDf6jHl3m9

[Jayne Hunter @LiteracyNS]

Hope to see you there!

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

Join us for an evening of celebration and delectable cuisine as we raise money to support literacy in Nova Scotia! The Spring Gala Dinner and Auction for Literacy, proudly presented by
@LMCanadaNews, will take place on May 9 at Casino Nova Scotia - https://t.co/hKRkz5d5jy

[Jayne Hunter @LiteracyNS]

@tara_taylor Congratulations! That’s an important award. You’re in an elite group.

[LiteracyLink @LiteracyLinkSC]

Community #Literacy Ontario / @Love4Literacy has released a research paper called “Here to Help: Supporting Adult Learners from Under-Represented Groups in LBS programs.” Check it out here! https://t.co/1iM3fOva3X #LiteracyBasicSkills #LiteracyON

[Advanced Education @NSLAE]

Recently, Minister Wong read the proclamation on behalf of Premier Tim Houston at an event celebrating Adult Learners' Week.

To all the adult learners around our province, we celebrate your learning journey and what you have accomplished. Happy Adult Learners' Week.

[abclifeliteracy @abclifeliteracy]

Money Matters for People with Diverse Abilities is a free introductory financial literacy program for adult learners with various intellectual, verbal, physical and nonphysical capabilities. https://t.co/2KKmXn05MC #finlit #ABCmoneymatters

[Literacy Nova Scotia @literacy_ns]

Congratulations to Jennifer on receiving the NSCC Foundation's LNS Bursary! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we're thrilled to see you recognized for your achievements. This award will undoubtedly help you in pursuing your goals and aspirations!