Literacy hub set to open in La Ronge in July
La Ronge has been selected to host northern Saskatchewan’s first Northern Family Literacy Hub.
In a news release by the provincial government, it was announced this week the new literacy hub will be operated by KidsFirst North and it should open in July. It will be accessed through a partnership with the nisto ihtāwina Early Years Family Resource Centre and serve families in Air Ronge, La Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
Literacy hubs are meant to empower caregivers to support their child’s early literacy development at home and improve caregivers’ own literacy levels. When caregivers are actively engaged in their children’s learning, children are better prepared for school and achieve at higher levels.
“The La Ronge and Area Family Literacy Hub will provide opportunity for northern families to access, learn and engage in family literacy programs that relate to their experiences as northern residents,” said KidsFirst North Program Manager Rebecca Clark.