Nominations are currently open for the 2025 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Premier Ranj Pillai encourages nominations to recognize Yukoners who are making a difference in adult literacy in their community.
This award, presented annually in each province and territory, recognizes many forms of literacy beyond the traditional definition of reading and writing. These may include cultural literacy, digital literacy, critical literacy, media literacy, health literacy and more.
Nominees can be learners, educators, volunteers, businesses and community organizations – anyone helping Yukon adults achieve their goals through literacy skill development.
People can visit Yukon.ca/nominate-literacy-award for more information and to download the nomination package. The deadline to submit nominations is June 6, 2025.
Literacy skills are critical building blocks for a dynamic and informed society. They impact our ability to navigate life, communicate with each other and achieve our goals. Gaining these skills as an adult can be a significant challenge. If you know a fellow Yukoner who is making a positive impact in the field of adult literacy, I encourage you to celebrate their contributions by nominating them for this award.
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The Council of the Federation was established in 2003 to enable Canada’s 13 Premiers to work collaboratively to strengthen the Canadian federation.
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Yukon recipients have been recognized in the past for contributions to literacy in Yukon First Nations and French languages, for leadership in literacy organizations and for showing dedication as learners strengthening their literacy skills as adults.
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2005 was the first year that the Council of the Federation Literacy Award was presented in the Yukon.
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Award recipients receive a Council of the Federation Literacy Award medallion and a certificate signed by the Premier. The award is presented at a ceremony that takes place around International Literacy Day in September.
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International Literacy Day was declared by UNESCO on October 26, 1966, at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
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Jennifer Hackwell
Communications, Economic Development
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