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Hosted by Literacy Quebec · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 92 episodes
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Welcome to What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec, a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our host, Dan Laxer, explores topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other!
Literacy Quebec hosts What's Literacy?, a education show with 92 episodes published.
In this episode, get to know Literacy Quebec ’s new Executive Director, Faye Siluk, as she joins Dan for a conversation about what literacy really means, how it shapes our everyday lives, and why it matters to all of us.
In our latest episode, host Dan Laxer sits down with Nicholas Salter, Executive Director at Provincial Employment Roundtable ( PERT ), and John Buck, President and CEO at CEDEC , to explore the connection between literac
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) , we’re proud to shine a spotlight on an incredible volunteer making a difference. Hear from special guest Kirtan Varasia , a dedicated volunteer tutor with RECLAIM
In celebration of Adult Learners’ Week (March 29–April 4, 2026) , Dan chats with Lina Shoumarova, Senior Research Associate at Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN) , about what adult learning c
In this episode, Dan is joined by Ronika Khanna (CPA, CA, CFA) from Montreal Finance to break down the essentials of income taxes and the real power of financial literacy. From understanding why filing matters to practic
In this episode, we're celebrating World Read Aloud Day! Held on the first Wednesday of every February, this day highlights the power of reading aloud in building community and promoting literacy. To honour this day, Dan
In this episode, Dan speaks with Tracy Woodward, Social Integration Skills Instructor at Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB), about the impact of mental health on literacy skills. Tracy shares her experiences at the D
Have you ever heard of the term "AI literacy"? In this episode, Dan chats with Charlotte Nurse, Director of Programs at Canada Learning Code . Charlotte unpacks what AI really is, how it works, and how we can use it resp
Talking about money can often feel anxiety-inducing for many of us...but it doesn't have to be. Join host Dan Laxer as he chats with Li Zhang, Director of Social Impact and Financial Literacy Leader at CPA Canada . Li le
Join Dan Laxer as he chats with Therese Callahan, the Community Outreach Coordinator at Assistance and Referral Centre (ARC) , for an insightful conversation on health literacy! In this episode, they dive into the amazin
In time for back-to-school season, Dan chats with Joseph D'Intino, a psychologist (Ph.D.) from The Montreal Fluency Centre , about the challenges that children may experience when transitioning to new grades or schools
In our latest epsiode, Dan chats with Melissa Racine from MediaSmarts about the challenges of managing screentime in today's digital age. They delve into practical strategies for balancing screen use, particularly for ch
Join our host, Dan Laxer, as he welcomes Julia Norcross, Programs Manager at ABC Life Literacy Canada. They dive into the "Summer Slide"—the challenge of students losing some academic gains over summer break. Julia share
In this episode, Dan chats with Alix Adrien, a lifelong educator and President of the Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE), a nonprofit education and research institution committed to raising awareness on educational b
Join Dan Laxer and award-winning author and illustrator Barbara Reid in a special Family Literacy episode of the What’s Literacy? podcast. Together, they discuss the importance of learning together as a family, how to fo
In the latest episode of What’s Literacy? , we have a new podcast host taking the mic! Dan Laxer is a writer with several years' experience in broadcast media and print journalism. He currently covers the west end for Th
Today's episode is dedicated to International Literacy Day, which is observed annually on September 8th around the world. This day serves as a reminder for policymakers, practitioners, and the public about the crucial si
Welcome to Episode 1 of season 12! Today’s episode is in honour of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place every year during the first week of April. Adult Learners' Week recognizes the perseverance and achievements of a
Greg Birkett is an Ontario-based educational consultant, award-winning educator, author, playwright and slam poet. He is the co-presenter and co-developer of See Us, Learn Us: Teaching the Black Canadian Experience, a na
Kristin Dmytriw is the Director of Programs and Training at Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, where she facilitates and adapts programs to meet the needs of families, and helps build capacity in communitie
Rachel Wagner
film and theater critic · South Shore Literacy Council
1 appearance on this show
Matthew Johnson
author of Good Grammar: Joyful and Affirming Language Lessons That Work for More Students · Johns Hopkins University
1 appearance on this show
David A. Robertson
Canadian author and public speaker
1 appearance on this show
Liz Wheeler
Samsung Business Development Manager · Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Fisher
Probate Juvenile judge candidate
2 appearances on this show
Jeff Taylor
Superintendent of the Norwin School District · Virginia Department of Aviation
1 appearance on this show
Greg Kelley
CEO · Unknown Nations
1 appearance on this show
Dolly Parton
musical artist · Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Joe Schwarcz
professor of chemistry · McGill Office for Science & Society
1 appearance on this show
Cathy Brown
Regional Development Network
1 appearance on this show
Faye Siluk
Literacy Quebec
1 appearance on this show
Julia Asselstine
Literacy Unlimited
1 appearance on this show
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