top of page


Families and Farmers supported with Market Coupon Program
Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society supported the BC Farmers' Markets Nutrition Coupon Program to help provide fresh, local food to families.

communications
Sep 302 min read
Â
Â
Â


Mobile kitchen brings food literacy to the community
Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society holds free food literacy workshops with its new mobile kitchen.

communications
Sep 302 min read
Â
Â
Â


Give a Book. Give Literacy.
Celebrate Literacy Month 2025 with a free book at the Fall Fair, the Give a Book campaign, and the ripple effect of literacy.

communications
Sep 43 min read
Â
Â
Â


Survey Results 2025: North Islanders share community learning needs
Results from Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society’s North Vancouver Island Community Learning Needs Survey in June show that, along with reading support for children and family literacy programs, people are looking for mental health/social-emotional literacy programs.

communications
Aug 312 min read
Â
Â
Â


Executive Director message: Summer updates and 2024-25 impact highlights
Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society's executive director Charity Gillett shares summer updates and highlights of the 2024-25 program year in North Vancouver Island communities.

communications
Jul 102 min read
Â
Â
Â


Learning about literacy at the Escape Room Community Forums
About 30 people attended a literacy themed Escape Room and Community Forum in Port Hardy May 27 and Port McNeill May 29. Author Lucy Hemphill read her poetry at the Port Hardy event.
See photos and read the highlights!

communications
May 311 min read
Â
Â
Â


Wizard School in Port Hardy!
24 children had a magical day at Wizard School with author and illustrator Lee Edward Födi on May 9 at Port Hardy Civic Centre.
See photos and read the highlights!

communications
May 291 min read
Â
Â
Â


‘Escape Room’ community forums highlight literacy skills
Join Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society (MWFLS) for two free, fun-filled community forums with literacy-themed escape room activities, a poetry reading from Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation writer Lucy Hemphill, light snacks, and the opportunity to give your input on current learning programs and future projects.
May 27 in Port Hardy
May 29 in Port McNeill

communications
May 162 min read
Â
Â
Â


A big thank you to our practicum student!
EA/CSW student Sam Sorrell, has been learning the ins and outs of outreach work and supporting elementary students' literacy.

communications
Mar 271 min read
Â
Â
Â


New Food Literacy Program Coordinator to share practical knowledge and resources
Welcome Jeanne James-Hory as our new Food Literacy Program Coordinator with Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.

communications
Mar 271 min read
Â
Â
Â


Teens get cooking during Spring break pizza-making workshop
18 North Vancouver Island teens received free pizza making kits and a virtual cooking class during Spring break.

communications
Mar 271 min read
Â
Â
Â


60 children received a new book at 2025 Literacy Fair
101 people attended the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society’s 2025 Literacy Fair  and 60 children took home a new book.

communications
Mar 271 min read
Â
Â
Â


Adult literacy program helps Port Hardy newcomer prepare for college
Adult literacy programs change lives. Christina improved her English skills in a free reading program and is now preparing for college.

communications
Mar 202 min read
Â
Â
Â


Kwakiutl Health Centre stewards United Way Food Hub
Kwakiutl Health Centre is the new steward of the Mount Waddington United Way Food Hub Project.

communications
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Locals funded for education assistant/community support worker program
More trained education assistants and community support workers will be available to support North Vancouver Island communities next year.

communications
Sep 14, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


Literacy Society co-founder and volunteer board chair steps back, new leadership steps up
Learn about board and staff changes at Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.

communications
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


After-school programs’ food projects support local communities
Children in the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society’s United Way School’s Out program contributed to food literacy and food security in their communities this year.

communications
Jul 12, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Free local learning programs can help adults meet their goals
Do you want help with navigating the internet, filling out government forms, or applying for post-secondary school? Maybe you want to...

communications
May 10, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Marine Detective inspires at BC literacy conference
The Marine Detective joined Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society staff at the Decoda Literacy Conference in April 2024.

communications
May 3, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


Activities, resources and free books at 2024 Literacy Fair
170 people shared activities, learning and laughs at the Mount Waddington Literacy Fair and 90 children took home a free book!

communications
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page