Literacy Link South Central

Happy ! I don't know whether to laugh or cry with this week's word.
Just kidding! With mercurial, I can do both and still be on theme.

Do you have a word you'd like to see on Fun Word Friday? Let us know in the comments.

Happy weekend!

Learn about International Day of Play 2026, get fun and free play activities for the family and help make sure that every child everywhere can fulfil their right to play.

https://www.unicef.org/parenting/day-of-play

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to shape Canada today. It is also a moment for reflection and to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and to reflect on how we can all contribute to reconciliation.

Learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how you can participate at https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1683124800202/1683124846095

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has a great video series about how can benefit from local programs. In this episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Q5vVidzPc) Amy Wilkinson from Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) in Brantford, discusses strategies for connecting employers with talent, and approaches to strengthen employment opportunities.

Happy PRIDE! Pride season starts in June and events happen world wide in the month of June and throughout the summer. London's annual PRIDE event will happen Friday July 10th to Sunday July 19th 2026.

Learn more at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/pride-season.html
https://pridelondon.ca/

This evening! Starting at 6 pm, community leaders will share words of remembrance, healing and hope before inviting attendees to join on a march towards Oakridge Secondary School.

All are welcome to participate.

Learn more at https://london.ca/our-london-family

National AccessAbility Week runs from May 31 to June 6. Every action matters and we can all contribute to advance accessibility and inclusion in Canada. What steps are you taking to break down barriers in your community? Share in the comments!

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/national-accessability-week

We're moving confidently in with this week's ! What a great word that gets hardly any use in general conversation. Can you find a way to use this word in a sentence? We hope you enjoy trying!

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The 2026/2027 Pop Up PD Season is HERE!!!
🚀 New Get SET Tools You Can Use
Looking for practical resources to support your work with learners? Join us for an engaging webinar where we'll showcase exciting new tools and resources developed by Get SET Support Organizations and Regional Networks in 2025/26.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
ASL interpretation will be provided by S5 Dynamic Learning Initiative.
Register today: https://echannel-contactnorth.zoom.us/.../WN_ZUXkIEv7RK...
Don't miss this opportunity to explore new resources designed to make your work easier and more effective!

The 2026/2027 Pop Up PD Season is HERE!!!

🚀 New Get SET Tools You Can Use

Looking for practical resources to support your work with learners? Join us for an engaging webinar where we'll showcase exciting new tools and resources developed by Get SET Support Organizations and Regional Networks in 2025/26.

Discover new resources focused on:
✅ AI in Get SET
✅ Assessment and instructional support tools
✅ Practitioner onboarding resources
✅ Get SET curriculum materials
✅ Apprenticeship and CAEC supports
✅ Service coordination
✅ Toolkits for community partners
✅ Guides and tips you can start using right away

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕑 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET

ASL interpretation will be provided by S5 Dynamic Learning Initiative.

Register today: https://echannel-contactnorth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZUXkIEv7RK-h6lfkhDD4-g

Don't miss this opportunity to explore new resources designed to make your work easier and more effective!

Our ED, Summer, had a great time speaking about Ontario's Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) system, the work LLSC is doing, and their latest project "Skills Sprints". Thank you to Mike Stubbs for the warm welcome on AM90 London: Breaking News for London Ontario! https://bit.ly/4vlFU5y