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INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
The International Literacy Day awards ceremony and recognition event is held annually. It celebrates the
achievements of adult learners and recognizes the organizations and individuals
that support them.
International Literacy Day was established in 1965 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO), and is celebrated around the world each year on September 8.
For further information on International Literacy Day in Nova Scotia, please contact Angela Penney, Grant Coordinator
for the Adult Education Division at 902-424-5162.
FAMILY LITERACY DAY
Family Literacy Day was initially launched in 1999 by ABC Canada, a national non-profit organization which
promotes literacy. It is now celebrated annually in every province and territory.
For further information on Family Literacy Day in Nova Scotia, please contact Donna MacGillivray, Adult Education
Coordinator responsible for Family Literacy at 902-893-7200.
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