1991

Is it art? The enduring question has been asked since the Renaissance, when high art began to take place in the academies and decorative art was relegated to craft workshops. This article discusses the history of women artists and the reasons for the art/craft division.

The article is presented in English and includes a summary written in French.

This article examines briefly the question of whether women have "arrived" as scientists.

The article is presented in English and includes a summary written in French.

This article discusses several recent research studies that emphasized the negative consequences that functional illiteracy is having on Canada's competitive position in the global economy.

This report card provides a snapshot of the growth of Laubach Literacy of Canada, from 1988 to 1991.

This manual has been written to help voluntary organizations make their programs attractive and accessible to ethnic minority volunteers. Many organizations were already aware of the wealth of skills and experience that minority volunteers possess, but wanted suggestions on how to incorporate new methods into their existing programs.

Researchers across Canada looked for and found examples of how community agencies can make sure that people who cannot read and write well can use their services. They also came up with ideas on how these organizations can be an important link between the people who have difficulty reading and writing and the many literacy programs available across Canada.

This book is intended as a guide to use when planning activities that relate to promoting volunteerism. This includes activities that:
1) contribute to increased public awareness of the contribution of volunteers to a particular voluntary organization, to the larger community or to Canadian society in general; and

The author writes about the importance of instilling a love of reading in people at an early age.

Literacy checklist for banks.