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Decoda Literacy Solutions

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British Columbia’s provincial literacy nonprofit organization. Literacy news, resources and training.

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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 30/09/2026
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We honour residential school Survivors, the children who never came home, and their families. Language and stories carry identity. Today we listen, learn and remember. #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #DecodaLiteracy
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Language Cradles History and Belonging - Decoda Literacy Solutions
For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on residential schools, Indigenous languages, our responsibility, and literacy,
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 28/09/2026
On Quadra Island, Parents and Tots gives families with little ones (0–3) a free place to play, sing and read together. For Carly Smythe and her daughter Helen, it led to friendships, an easier start to preschool, and a new role as a volunteer. #FamilyLiteracy #DecodaLiteracy
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Parents and Tots Grows With Quadra Families - Decoda Literacy Solutions
Quadra Literacy’s free Parents and Tots program brings families together through play, stories and friendship while nurturing children’s confidence and love of learning.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 25/09/2026
"If the reading part is the barrier, let's figure that out together." — Maureen Kehler, Decoda Thanks to @thetyee.ca and @Kristen de Jager for sharing our story this #LiteracyMonth. Give: LITERACYMONTH.CA #LiteracyMonthBC #DecodaLiteracy
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Decoda Literacy Solutions Helps British Columbians Learn | The Tyee
September is literacy month. Your support can make an impact across generations.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 24/09/2026
Running a one-to-one adult literacy tutoring program? Join Chrisy Hill of CBAL for Recruit, Relate, Plan, a free one-hour session on recruiting tutors, building strong tutor-learner relationships and putting adult learning principles to work. Sept 29, 12 to 1 p.m. PT decoda.ca/webinars
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 22/09/2026
Free national conversation on literacy learning Pearson Canada is hosting Voices in Literacy — featuring two respected literacy leaders, Faye Brownlie and Karen Filewych. DATE: Sept 29, 2026 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET COST: Free — register here:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Voices in Literacy: An open conversation about trends, challenges, and opportunities influencing literacy learning today. After registering, you will receiv...
Presented by: Faye Brownlie & Karen Filewych Join Faye Brownlie and Karen Filewych for an engaging conversation exploring what is changing in literacy education, what challenges remain, and what give...
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 21/09/2026
It's Raise a Reader Week! “Literacy changes lives and early support can change a child’s future,” said Maureen Kehler, executive director, Decoda Literacy Solutions. #RaiseAReader #RaiseAReaderWeek #RaisingReaders #YouGIftManyChapters #DecodaLiteracy
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Supporting literacy for children, families
Provincial funding helps open doors to learning, opportunity
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 16/09/2026
One man walked into a Decoda program and said: "I want to be able to read to my preschoolers, and I want to be able to read the newspaper." We believe in a future where no one is left behind because of their circumstances. DONATE TODAY. #YourgiftManyChapters #DecodaLiteracy #LiteracyMonthBC
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September is Literacy Month
September is Literacy Month: Make a donation today to support September is Literacy Month
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 13/09/2026
“We are a text-heavy society, and that's how we get our information.” Our own Maureen Kehler, talked audiobooks and raising readers with @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Thank you so much to North by Northwest with Margaret Gallagher #LiteracyMonthBC #YourGiftManyChapters www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 11/09/2026
Fatna's story made this week's Post Papers (Asian Pacific Post, South Asian Post, The Filipino Post), written by Samantha McLeod. Thank you for covering B.C. literacy this month! #LiteracyMonthBC #YourGiftManyChapters #DecodaLiteracy
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Finding the Words For A New Life in Canada | Asian Pacific Post | Chinese newspaper -Vancouver, Richmond, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, North York, Montreal
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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Back to school means more children walking, biking and taking the bus. Slow down, stay alert and watch for kids on roads, at intersections and around schools. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/RoadSafetyBC
Drive safe and be aware as kids head back to school
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 07/09/2026
“Strong communities include everyone. That's what resilience looks like.” — Maureen Kehler, Acting Executive Director, Decoda Literacy Solutions #InternationalLiteracyDay #DecodaLiteracy #YourGiftManyChapters decoda.ca/on-internati...
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On International Literacy Day We Are Joining the National Literacy Alliance - Decoda Literacy Solutions
Decoda's Literacy Your Gift. Their Next Chapter. campaign unites learners, Literacy Outreach Coordinators, donors, volunteers and partners.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 04/09/2026
Scott Murray helped give Canada the evidence to understand adult literacy - and make the case for action. Brigid Hayes remembers his lasting contribution: brigidhayes.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/t... #LiteracyMonthBC #AdultLiteracy
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The end of an era
Today I learned that Scott Murray has passed away. As most of you know, Scott was a stalwart advocate for evidence. His passion for data led to the creation of the International Adult Literacy Surv…
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 02/09/2026
We wanted to share...As BC marks Literacy Month, this is a good example of community literacy in practice. Congratulations to Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, the Story Time in the Park Committee, and all the volunteers, partners and families... agassizharrisonobserver.com/2026/08/28/a...
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Agassiz-Harrison summer of Story Time marks another success - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Story Time in the Park in Agassiz-Harrison has wrapped up another successful chapter. The beloved summer series wrapped up last Wednesday (Aug. 19), concluding eight weeks of family-friendly fun in […...
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 01/09/2026
Communities make literacy possible. This September, support Your Gift. Their Next Chapter. and help BC literacy programs provide the skills, confidence and connection people need to succeed. Give or share: literacymonth.ca #YourGiftManyChapters #LiteracyMonthBC #DecodaLiteracy #LiteracyisLife
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September is Literacy Month
September is Literacy Month: Make a donation today to support September is Literacy Month
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 25/03/2026
⏰ Two days left to register for the #Literacy: Bridging the Gaps #conference! Explore inclusive, practical and future-focused strategies to meet the evolving needs of learners of all ages. 🔗 Register by Friday, March 27 at 11:30 pm at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/decoda-lit... #DecodaConf26 #EduSky
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 24/03/2026
💻 Join us for a free webinar 👉 Universal Design for Learning: Strategies for Inclusive Literacy Programming with Steph Coe April 2, 12:00-1:00 pm Walk through what UDL is and how it can inform our practice. 🔗 Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Literacy #UDL #FreeWebinar
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 20/03/2026
📖 Help Raise-a-Reader! 👟The Decoda Literacy team is participating in the #VancouverSunRun to support the Raise-a-Reader campaign that empowers children and families with tools to improve their reading skills. 🥰 👉 You can help Raise-a-Reader at: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42475 #Literacy #BC
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 18/03/2026
🎧 "Canada is confronting a significant challenge in childhood #literacy that experts warn could have far-reaching economic and social consequences, such as everyday tasks like reading newspapers and completing job applications. 👉 Listen to the #podcast: thehub.ca/podcast/audi...
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‘One in four working Canadians are functionally illiterate’: Heather Reisman on why our literacy crisis could cost $60 billion
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 18/03/2026
🧑‍🏫 Join us at the 2026 Decoda #Literacy #Conference April 16-17! 🌉 Under the conference theme “Literacy: Bridging the Gaps” we’ll explore inclusive, practical and future-focused strategies to meet the evolving needs of learners of all ages. 🔗 decoda.ca/training/dec... #DecodaConf26 #ProD #Teachers
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 02/03/2026
🍀📰 The March issue of The WCR has recent news articles adapted to three reading levels. thewestcoastreader.com #AdultLiteracy #Newspaper #HudsonWilliams #AutisticBarbie #NutritionMonth #KimCampbell #InaForrest #MaryamSadeghi
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 27/02/2026
⏰ February 28 is the last day for early bird conference prices! 🔗 Review the program guide to select your sessions before registering decoda.ca/training/dec... ⭐ Register by 11:30 pm Feb. 28 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/decoda-lit... #LiteracyBridgingTheGaps #Conference #BC #ProD #Teachers
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Decoda Literacy Conference 2026
Join us for an interactive, dynamic and informative learning experience.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 24/02/2026
👩‍🏫Check out these conference sessions coming up at the Decoda Literacy #Conference April 16-17. Choose from 21 learning sessions! See the Conference Program Guide and itinerary at decoda.ca/dlc26-conference-guide Learn more and register decoda.ca/training/decoda-conference #LiteracyBridgingTheGaps
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 23/02/2026
📚 We stand with libraries across Canada to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom during this year's Freedom to Read Week! ▶ See a list of 41 Challenged Publications at www.freedomtoread.ca/resources/41... #FreedomToRead #FTRW26 #BannedBooks
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 20/02/2026
📚 🍲 Find out how food and literacy skills work together at Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society: decoda.ca/appetite-for... ✅ Builds literacy and math skills ✅ Grows confidence, problem-solving and practical skills ✅ Strengthens communication and connection #FoodLiteracy #Literacy #BC
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Appetite for Learning: Connecting food and literacy - Decoda Literacy Solutions
Food literacy programs empower people in North Vancouver Island with practical skills, strengthen community connections and open doors to further learning and opportunity.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 18/02/2026
👩‍🏫 Calling All Educators! 📚 Are you passionate about literacy and lifelong learning? Join us at the Decoda Literacy Conference April 16-17 in Richmond, #BC ➡️ Learn more, see the Program Guide and register at decoda.ca/training/decoda-conference #Conference #Literacy #Teachers #DLC2026 #EduSky
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 17/02/2026
✨ Publisher highlight! 🎬This video walks through some of Prace PageTurners short, easy-to-read stories for #AdultLearners, currently in the Decoda library collection: youtube.com/watch?v=fTQ12iomGfE 👉 Learn more in this blog: decoda.ca/prace-pageturners-wishlist-for-decoda-library #EALBooks
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Publisher highlight: Prace Pageturners books for adult learners
YouTube video by DecodaLiteracy
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 13/02/2026
💔 Our staff and board send our love and condolences to everyone in the community of #TumblerRidge. May you find strength in one another and comfort in the support pouring in from across BC, Canada, and around the world. See resources to help support those coping with grief: decoda.ca/helping-chil...
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Helping Children Cope with Grief - Decoda Literacy Solutions
Children experience grief in unique ways. Understand what that might look like and get tips on how to help children cope with grief.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 09/02/2026
🔎 Understand your learners’ reading skills and choose the right strategies to help them succeed! Learn how to confidently administer the assessment, interpret results and use the insights to support learner progress. 🔗 Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AdultLiteracy #FreeWebinar
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 06/02/2026
👏 We are so excited to welcome our conference Keynote Speakers in April! ▶️ April 16: Explore how literacy strengthens communities with Zahra Esmail. ▶️ April 17: Reimagining AI with Alexandra Samuel 👉Learn more about the Decoda Literacy Conference at decoda.ca/training/decoda-conference
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 04/02/2026
📢 The Decoda Literacy Conference Program Guide is online decoda.ca/dlc26-conference-guide/ ⭐and also as a PDF decoda.ca/wp-content/uploads/DLC26-ProgramGuide-FINAL.pdf ⏰Early bird pricing until February 14! 👉 Learn more decoda.ca/training/decoda-conference #LiteracyConference #DLC2026 #EduSky
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 03/02/2026
📰 The February issue of The WCR has recent news articles adapted to three reading levels. 👩‍🏫 Learn about the Winter Olympics, Black History Month, Word of the Year, Write a Valentine's Day poem, science news and more! thewestcoastreader.com #AdultLiteracy #Newspaper4Learners
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 30/01/2026
🥰 We are so grateful to Steve and Sheila Leahy! The North Vancouver couple’s gift of #literacy will spark thousands of new reading journeys in BC.📚 🔗 Read their story and how one organization gave books to their patrons as holiday gifts > decoda.ca/3000-books-o... #LiteracySupporters #BC
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 30/01/2026
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 28/01/2026
👩‍🍳 Try the activity sheets for all ages to help you make mealtime family learning time at decoda.ca/resource/make-mealtime-family-learning-time-backgrounder • Fruit Smash • Painted Toast • Fruit Skewers • Easy no-bake energy balls • Make pinwheel sandwiches #FamilyLiteracyWeek #Recipes
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 27/01/2026
🏃Run for literacy to support Raise-a-Reader! We're looking for runners to join our #VancouverSunRun Decoda Literacy team! ⏰Early bird registration ends Feb. 6. 👉 Contact Maureen today at mkehler@decoda.ca ‍🏃‍♀️‍➡️ @vancouversun.bsky.social #Run4Literacy #Literacy #BC
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 27/01/2026
January 27 is #FamilyLiteracyDay! Visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca activities and resources. #FLD2026 In BC, we celebrate all week! Find more free resources at decoda.ca/get-involved... #FLW2026
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 27/01/2026
This #FamilyLiteracyWeek in #BC, we want to recognize the generous foundations that support Decoda’s family literacy programs. Parents as Literacy Supporters programs help parents and caregivers build skills and confidence to support children’s learning with tools families can use in everyday life.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 26/01/2026
🎁 Enter the #FamilyLiteracyWeek #Contest! ✍🖍📸 Show us how you connect learning to mealtime, through words, drawing or a photo and send it to contest@decoda.ca by midnight, February 1, 2026 👉 Learn more at:https://decoda.ca/get-involved/family-literacy-week/ #FLW2026 #BC
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 26/01/2026
🎉Family Literacy Week is here! 🔗 Read a Family Literacy Week message from Decoda's executive director, Sandra Lee, and get updates on successes and what's coming up this year at decoda.ca/a-message-fr... #FamilyLiteracyWeek #BC #FLW2026 #FamilyLiteracy
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A Message from Sandra Lee, Executive Director - Decoda Literacy Solutions
A message from Sandra Lee, Executive Director, for Family Literacy Week 2026.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 23/01/2026
👨‍👩‍👧 Family literacy happens during everyday activities - conversations, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, recycling, walking outdoors, playing games, and more! Get free resources: 🔗 #FamilyLiteracyWeek: decoda.ca/get-involved/family-literacy-week 🔗 #FamilyLiteracyDay: familyliteracyday.ca
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 21/01/2026
🥰 Thank you to the Province of #BC for proclaiming #FamilyLiteracyWeek January 25-February 1, 2026! 🔗 Read our media release with a comment from Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle at decoda.ca/wp-content/u... @christineboyle.bsky.social Learn more decoda.ca/get-involved...
Province of British Columbia proclamation of Family Literacy Week 2026
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 20/01/2026
👩‍🍳 Make mealtime family learning time this Family Literacy Week, January 25-February 1, 2026! 👉 Find themed activities, events and a contest at: decoda.ca/get-involved... #FamilyLiteracyWeek #FLW26 #BC
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 19/01/2026
🎉There's still time to add your #FamilyLiteracy event information to our community calendar on our website: decoda.ca/flw-events/ 😀 Learn more about Family Literacy Week in BC January 25–February 1 at: decoda.ca/get-involved... #FamilyLiteracyWeek2026 #BCEvents #FamilyLiteracyWeek
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 14/01/2026
🐦Early Bird Registration for the 2026 Decoda #Literacy #Conference is open! Under the theme Literacy: Bridging the Gaps, we’ll explore inclusive, practical and future-focused strategies to meet the evolving needs of learners of all ages. 🔗 Learn more decoda.ca/training/dec... #DLC2026
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 13/01/2026
👩‍🏫Join us! 💻📱In this one-hour online Lunch & Learn, we’ll explore how to support adults and seniors who are developing basic tech skills. Technology for Learners, January 21, 2026 – Noon – 1:00 p.m. 👉 Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 06/01/2026
💪 2025 was a year of resilience and progress for #literacy across British Columbia. 💫🎉See highlights of 2025 literacy program successes, events, training opportunities and new resources to support literacy programs and organizations in #BC communities: decoda.ca/decoda-literacys-2025-year-in-review
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Decoda Literacy’s 2025 year-in-review - Decoda Literacy Solutions
See the highlights of Decoda Literacy Solutions’ support for literacy programs and organizations in British Columbia in 2025.
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 05/01/2026
🤗 This message to our executive director Sandra Lee from Brandi Thornton at Literacy Kitimat feels like a big hug! Decoda Literacy Solutions is BC’s literacy organization. We provide resources, training and funds to community-based literacy programs and initiatives in BC. 👉 Learn more at Decoda.ca
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 23/12/2025
🎁 Looking for a meaningful gift? ✨ Donate to Decoda Literacy Foundation in someone's honour or memory and we'll send an E-Card! 📚 Your donation can support struggling young readers in the Fostering Literacy program. ❤️ Make your gift at: tinyurl.com/4k5aa89n 📚 #GiftOfLiteracy #GiftIdeas
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 22/12/2025
Socks for Literacy made the list! "Comfort food for the soles" www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/a... 🔗Get your literacy socks at: blueskyclothingco.com/collections/... 🥰$1 from every pair of sock sold is donated to local literacy programs, supporting readers and learners in our communities.
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Buy it, love it: 20 items that changed our lives in 2025
Here are the items that made our lives better in 2025
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Decoda Literacy Solutions @decoda.ca · 22/12/2025
👋 We're looking for #literacy champions to sponsor our 2026 Literacy Conference in Vancouver in April! 👉 Contact: Gail Hanney, Director, Fund Development ghanney@decoda.ca 604-681-4199 x404 #SponsorshipOpportunity 🔗 Learn more about the literacy conference: decoda.ca/training/decoda-conference
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