Who We Are

Our Mission

Literacy Quebec is a network that connects and represents community-based literacy organizations to empower people, impact lives and build a stronger society.

Our Vision

We envision a Quebec where everyone has the literacy skills they need to live a fully engaged life. ​

Our Core Values

  • Literacy is a right
  • Literacy is a lifelong process
  • All deserve universal access to literacy services
  • That ongoing professional development for literacy providers is essential
  • That volunteerism & community action matters ​​

Celebrating 40 Years

Click on the cover above to see
Literacy Quebec's 40th Anniversary book.

Impact & Activities

In pursuit of our mission, Literacy Quebec engages in a wide range of activities, including: 
  • Providing professional development opportunities for literacy practitioners 
  • Advocating for literacy
  • Working in partnership with government agencies
  • Networking with literacy-related groups
  • Raising awareness of the importance of literacy in Quebec​

​Take a look at our activity reports for some more information about the work that we do!

History of Literacy Quebec

In 1980, adult education coordinators at each regional school board initiated the establishment of a volunteer literacy council in each region. Recruiting, training and volunteer support was initially based on the 'Each One Teach One' principles established by Dr. Frank Laubach. Since 1999, Literacy Quebec (LQ) has been accredited with MELS, and receives funding to realize our mission. This has allowed LQ to hire the staff necessary to carry out the objectives determined by our volunteer Board of Directors.

Today, member organizations embrace a variety of philosophies and approaches to teaching literacy and essential skills, reflecting the unique opportunities and challenges in their local communities.

Freda Hudson Volunteer Recognition Award

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​Literacy Quebec inaugurated the Freda Hudson Volunteer Recognition Award in 2007, in memory of a remarkable volunteer. It is presented annually to a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to literacy.

Freda Hudson was instrumental in forming and supporting LQ, serving as a Director and Chairperson for many years. She was active on the national level as a Director for LLC and her contributions included authorship of several Canadian publications. After working at the national and provincial levels of literacy issues, Freda decided to get back to her local roots and contribute in a major way to the Yamaska Literacy Council, serving as a Director, a tutor, a Chairperson and an adviser.
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Freda Hudson Award Recipients

2021
Judith Moseychuck Schurman
South Shore Literacy Council

2020
Kathy LePoer
Yamaska Literacy Council

2019
Gordon Cook
The Learning Exchange
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2018
Maureen Floen
RECLAIM Literacy

​​2017
Rick Valin
Western Quebec Literacy Council

2016
Warren Law
The Learning Exchange

​2015
Jim Eames
Quebec City Reading Council

2014
Mary Chuprun
Laurentian Literacy Council
​2013
Valerie Sauriol
The Learning Exchange

2012
Beryl Kerrison
Western Quebec Literacy Council

2011
Ed Chaffey
RECLAIM Literacy
&
Lillian Hartley
South Shore Reading Council

2010
Cornelia Fischer
Yamaska Learning Council

2009
Mona Arsenault
The Learning Exchange

2008
Martha Shufelt
Yamaska Learning Council

2007
Grace Saabas
​RECLAIM Literacy