Episode 46 - Election 2021 Special!
Welcome to What's Literacy Got To Do With It? a podcast by Literacy Quebec! In today’s BONUS episode we get ready for the upcoming federal election on September 20th! We are joined by: Janet Mowat, Programs Manager, ABC Life Literacy Canada to discuss ABC's new Voting Toolkit developed with Elections Canada for literacy service practitioners and learners. We talk also about the importance of civic literacy. A special edited replay of our 2019 interview with Matthew Johnson, Director of Education for MediaSmarts, where we talk about how to develop media and digital literacy to help us make informed choices. We also discuss some links and special news items: Have questions or need help? Contact Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline or call 1-888-521-8181 Want to listen to our full 2019 election episode on Media Literacy check out https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e6d296 ABC Life Literacy Canada's Voting Toolkit and their new Skills Hub Learning Platform MediaSmart's Resources on Media & Digital Literacy and more on the upcoming Media Literacy Week in October 25-30th, 2021 Visit Elections Canada for more information on how and where to vote, to check your registration and learn more about the elections process. For all upcoming literacy events check out our members' websites and social media for updates What's Literacy Got To Do With It? is a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our hosts Chris Shee and Jaimie Cudmore from Literacy Quebec, explore topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at [email protected], send us a voicemail at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for videos of interviews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec