Browse by keyword "Anecdotes"
1. Alexis Bay History (1998)
Authors: Ardena Cadwell
A collection of community history and folklore from Port Hope Simpson and William's Harbour in Labrador.
Added: 2002-10-22
2. Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners (1999)
Authors: Calvin Coish
Calvin Coish's Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners includes stories, questions, sample resume, cover letter and much more. Written for adult learners this publication explores the world of work, occupations and career fields. Interspersed among the practical chapters that provide information about these topics are the personal stories of five adults who talk about their school and work experiences. A section entitled Jobs of the Future provides brief descriptions of career areas for people living in Newfoundland and Labrador, while the final section of the booklet explores job search techniques and entrepreneurship.
For information, contact :
College of the North Atlantic
PO Box 745
Grand Falls-Windsor NF A2A 2M4
Tel. (709) 489-4317
Funders:
Added: 1999-01-01
3. A Caring Life (2000)
Series: Our Lives
Authors: Dorothy Goodyear
The oral and written histories in Our Lives were printed as a set of ten booklets for distribution to literacy programs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
Added: 2002-09-26
4. Cartwright, Labrador (2000)
Series: Our Lives
Authors: Leslie Pardy
The oral and written histories in Our Lives were printed as a set of ten booklets for distribution to literacy programs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
Added: 2002-09-26
5. Chance and Luck: Making a Job (1998)
Volume 4
Series: Working Lives
Authors: Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador
This is the fourth in the series, Working Lives, four volumes designed to provide relevant and engaging literacy materials that speak directly to the concerns and interests of adult learners. All essays in each volume are accompanied by questions for discussion and, where necessary, word lists and follow-up notes and activities.
Funders:
Added: 2005-06-13
6. Christmas Week (1993)
Authors: Sheelah Demetre
This narrative by Sheelah Demetre of the Western Quebec Literacy Council tells the story of Emma who just before Christmas feels like her world is falling apart. Family and personal issues are mounting and what is contained in the media is presenting an increasingly negative picture. Will Emma find the strength to cope?
The book is illustrated by Lesli Knoll and Teresa Popovich. At reading level 4, the work is a joint project of the following Laubach Literacy of Canada-Quebec Councils: Chateauguay, Gaspesie, Laurentian, Quebec City, RECLAIM, South Shore, St. Francis, Western Quebec and Yamaska.
Added: 2009-06-12
7. Echoes (2003)
Elders' Writings
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
The elders in our communities, who have stored more years of experience in their memories, are living books with more chapters than the young.
This booklet contains stories written by elders in the Northwest Territories. It is hoped that these stories will encourage more people to write their stories for others to enjoy and hope that these stories will encourage more sharing, listening and reading of stories from other “living books”.
Added: 2003-01-01
8. Eleventh Child (1986)
Authors: Louise Tunstead
Eleventh Child is about a remarkable woman who first became a homemaker and then a newsmaker. Louise Tunstead shares her family album, and the ups and downs of growing up during the depression and war years and becoming a mother and a foster parent. Eventually, she and her husband become news as they take on politicians and property owners, and succeed in establishing a foster home in a residential neighbourhood.
Added: 2001-08-01
9. Exploring Our Homeland - Stories (2000)
Series: Exploring Our Homeland
Authors: Labrador White Bear Literacy Office and Learning Centres
This material was compiled by Labrador White Bear Literacy Office and Learning Centres. There are two workbooks - Social Studies and Stories. Through both of these, you will learn about the spectacular scenery, fresh air and clear water, a province so rich in wildlife, history and adventure. With the Social Studies Workbook, you will have a better understanding of the history and cultural aspects of life in Newfoundland and Labrador. In the Stories Workbook, there is a variety of stories that reflect Labrador's traditions and heritage. Both of these workbooks contain exercises that are very useful in a learning environment. To order a copy, contact : Literacy Outreach, P.O. Box 99, Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, A0K 4E0, Tel. (709) 960-0430. (00.11.01)
Inside the covers of this book you will find a variety of stories that reflect Labradors traditions and heritage.
These stories are meant to enhance the understanding of our younger generation while creating a greater appreciation for our province and its culture.
Added: 2003-08-15
10. A Fisherman and Storyteller (2000)
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