Adult Learning and Literacy
Manitoba Adult Literacy Strategy
Consultation Process - Adult Literacy Strategy
In April 2008, the Province of Manitoba initiated consultations with key stakeholders and the public for input into the development of a province-wise adult literacy strategy. Consultations were held in the spring and summer of 2008.
Consultation Report - What We Heard - November 2008 (
686 KB) | Français version ( 694 KB)
The following questions supported participant presentations/submissions.
- In your view what is literacy?
- What literacy-related competencies will Manitobans need in the year 2016?
- What are the best ways to raise and maintain the literacy levels of all Manitobans?
- In the literacy strategy, what are the key roles for government, industry, individuals, communities?
- How will we know that actions taken to raise and maintain literacy levels have been effective?
Discussion Paper - Adult Literacy in Manitoba ( 124 KB) | Français version ( 583 KB)
Consultations took place in a range of formats:
- Public sessions which provided opportunities to make oral presentations;
- Focused discussions with adult literacy learners and practitioners;
- Meetings and roundtable discussions with stakeholder groups, including immigrant organizations, representatives from Aboriginal community, non-government organizations and agencies, representatives from the francophone community and, business; and
- Web submissions through this website, by e-mail and by regular mail.
