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Cooks & Books workshops are a big hit - with more to come!
Learn about the Cooks & Books workshop series, see workshop photos and recipes for Soup in a Jar and Energy Bites.
The free workshops offer simple, practical food skills while building confidence in reading recipes, following instructions, and trying something new.

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May 312 min read


Executive Director Message: Summer Updates and 2025-26 Impact Highlights
Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society (MWFLS) shares the impact of the past year's community literacy programs and updates on summer programming.

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May 293 min read


Smart Shopping Challenge: Small Budget, Big Wins!
An empowering, hands-on learning experience explored practical tools for meal planning and grocery budgeting.

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Feb 282 min read


Wonton Workshop Brings Community, Confidence, and Connection
A wonton workshop was such a hit, it's being offered again in partnership with Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre in Port Hardy.

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Feb 282 min read


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.

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Aug 31, 20252 min read


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.

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Jul 10, 20252 min read


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!

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May 29, 20251 min read


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.

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Mar 20, 20252 min read


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.

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Sep 14, 20242 min read


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!

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Mar 14, 20241 min read
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