Decoda Literacy Solutions
@decoda.ca
British Columbia’s provincial literacy nonprofit organization. Literacy news, resources and training.
❄️ Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from your friends at Decoda!
✨ Looking for a meaningful gift? Give in someone's honour and spread the joy of #literacy.
🎁Make your gift at: decoda.ca/donate
Or see more ways to give 👉 decoda.ca/get-involved...
#GiftOfLiteracy
✨ Looking for a meaningful gift? Give in someone's honour and spread the joy of #literacy.
🎁Make your gift at: decoda.ca/donate
Or see more ways to give 👉 decoda.ca/get-involved...
#GiftOfLiteracy
December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
❄️ Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from your friends at Decoda!
✨ Looking for a meaningful gift? Give in someone's honour and spread the joy of #literacy.
🎁Make your gift at: decoda.ca/donate
Or see more ways to give 👉 decoda.ca/get-involved...
#GiftOfLiteracy
✨ Looking for a meaningful gift? Give in someone's honour and spread the joy of #literacy.
🎁Make your gift at: decoda.ca/donate
Or see more ways to give 👉 decoda.ca/get-involved...
#GiftOfLiteracy
📅 2026 #Literacy dates to remember! Our Literacy Calendar is available as a printable PDF download, and a digital calendar you can add to your Google, Outlook 365, iCal or Outlook Live calendars.
👉 Find it at: decoda.ca/subscribe-to...
#LiteracyCalendar #BC
👉 Find it at: decoda.ca/subscribe-to...
#LiteracyCalendar #BC
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
📅 2026 #Literacy dates to remember! Our Literacy Calendar is available as a printable PDF download, and a digital calendar you can add to your Google, Outlook 365, iCal or Outlook Live calendars.
👉 Find it at: decoda.ca/subscribe-to...
#LiteracyCalendar #BC
👉 Find it at: decoda.ca/subscribe-to...
#LiteracyCalendar #BC
🏃🏽♀️Run for literacy in BC! Join the Decoda Team at the #Vancouver #SunRun2026 to help raise funds for Postmedia Raise-a-Reader.
👉 To join the team, contact Maureen Kehler at [email protected]
🔗Or, support Raise-a-Reader with a donation: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42475
#RaiseAReader #Literacy #BC
👉 To join the team, contact Maureen Kehler at [email protected]
🔗Or, support Raise-a-Reader with a donation: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42475
#RaiseAReader #Literacy #BC
December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
🏃🏽♀️Run for literacy in BC! Join the Decoda Team at the #Vancouver #SunRun2026 to help raise funds for Postmedia Raise-a-Reader.
👉 To join the team, contact Maureen Kehler at [email protected]
🔗Or, support Raise-a-Reader with a donation: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42475
#RaiseAReader #Literacy #BC
👉 To join the team, contact Maureen Kehler at [email protected]
🔗Or, support Raise-a-Reader with a donation: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42475
#RaiseAReader #Literacy #BC
❄📰 Check out the great news articles in The Westcoast Reader newspaper for learners!
📘📗📙Articles are written at three different reading levels and include exercises and activities in the December Teachers' Notes!
🔗 Subscribe at: thewestcoastreader.com
#DecemberNews #Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
📘📗📙Articles are written at three different reading levels and include exercises and activities in the December Teachers' Notes!
🔗 Subscribe at: thewestcoastreader.com
#DecemberNews #Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
December 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
❄📰 Check out the great news articles in The Westcoast Reader newspaper for learners!
📘📗📙Articles are written at three different reading levels and include exercises and activities in the December Teachers' Notes!
🔗 Subscribe at: thewestcoastreader.com
#DecemberNews #Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
📘📗📙Articles are written at three different reading levels and include exercises and activities in the December Teachers' Notes!
🔗 Subscribe at: thewestcoastreader.com
#DecemberNews #Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
❄ 🧦 Stock up on ‘Socks for Literacy!’ for the holidays! 💜 Thanks to Blue Sky Clothing , $1 from every pair of socks sold goes to local #literacy programs.
Merino wool socks and bamboo socks for women, men and children.
👉 Order yours today at:
blueskyclothingco.com/collections/...
#GiftIdeas
Merino wool socks and bamboo socks for women, men and children.
👉 Order yours today at:
blueskyclothingco.com/collections/...
#GiftIdeas
December 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
❄ 🧦 Stock up on ‘Socks for Literacy!’ for the holidays! 💜 Thanks to Blue Sky Clothing , $1 from every pair of socks sold goes to local #literacy programs.
Merino wool socks and bamboo socks for women, men and children.
👉 Order yours today at:
blueskyclothingco.com/collections/...
#GiftIdeas
Merino wool socks and bamboo socks for women, men and children.
👉 Order yours today at:
blueskyclothingco.com/collections/...
#GiftIdeas
🆕 Decoda has a NEW online digital Literacy Library has more than 200 literacy-related publications in PDF format that can be downloaded for FREE!
👉 Learn more and access direct links at: decoda.ca/decodas-new-...
✨To add to our collection, in BC, please email [email protected].
#Literacy #Library
👉 Learn more and access direct links at: decoda.ca/decodas-new-...
✨To add to our collection, in BC, please email [email protected].
#Literacy #Library
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🆕 Decoda has a NEW online digital Literacy Library has more than 200 literacy-related publications in PDF format that can be downloaded for FREE!
👉 Learn more and access direct links at: decoda.ca/decodas-new-...
✨To add to our collection, in BC, please email [email protected].
#Literacy #Library
👉 Learn more and access direct links at: decoda.ca/decodas-new-...
✨To add to our collection, in BC, please email [email protected].
#Literacy #Library
📚💙 You can give a child the gift of confidence — the gift of literacy. Decoda’s Fostering Literacy program supports more than 580 children across BC.
⚡Empower young readers—donate today at: give-can.keela.co/decoda-found...
#GivingTuesday #Literacy #BC
⚡Empower young readers—donate today at: give-can.keela.co/decoda-found...
#GivingTuesday #Literacy #BC
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
📚💙 You can give a child the gift of confidence — the gift of literacy. Decoda’s Fostering Literacy program supports more than 580 children across BC.
⚡Empower young readers—donate today at: give-can.keela.co/decoda-found...
#GivingTuesday #Literacy #BC
⚡Empower young readers—donate today at: give-can.keela.co/decoda-found...
#GivingTuesday #Literacy #BC
🎉Get Ready for #FamilyLiteracyWeek in BC – January 25– February 1, 2026! 🍎👩🍳We’re excited to share the Family Literacy Week theme: “Make mealtime family learning time”!
🔗 Download all the materials now and get ready to make this Family Literacy Week unforgettable: decoda.ca/get-involved...
🔗 Download all the materials now and get ready to make this Family Literacy Week unforgettable: decoda.ca/get-involved...
December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🎉Get Ready for #FamilyLiteracyWeek in BC – January 25– February 1, 2026! 🍎👩🍳We’re excited to share the Family Literacy Week theme: “Make mealtime family learning time”!
🔗 Download all the materials now and get ready to make this Family Literacy Week unforgettable: decoda.ca/get-involved...
🔗 Download all the materials now and get ready to make this Family Literacy Week unforgettable: decoda.ca/get-involved...
🎉 Small change. Big impact. ♻ You can now support #literacy every time you return your bottles and cans anywhere in #BC. *No sorting, counting or phone numbers are required.*
😊It's an easy way to give the gift of literacy.
👉Visit app.return-it.ca/decodalitera...
#WorkingTogether4Literacy
😊It's an easy way to give the gift of literacy.
👉Visit app.return-it.ca/decodalitera...
#WorkingTogether4Literacy
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
🎉 Small change. Big impact. ♻ You can now support #literacy every time you return your bottles and cans anywhere in #BC. *No sorting, counting or phone numbers are required.*
😊It's an easy way to give the gift of literacy.
👉Visit app.return-it.ca/decodalitera...
#WorkingTogether4Literacy
😊It's an easy way to give the gift of literacy.
👉Visit app.return-it.ca/decodalitera...
#WorkingTogether4Literacy
🔎Insights from literacy expert Brigid Hayes in her recent blog on the 2025 Federal Budget and what it means for literacy, training and skills development.
👉 Read the full blog and link to the 2025 Federal Budget at: brigidhayes.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
#FederalBudget2025 #Canada #Literacy
👉 Read the full blog and link to the 2025 Federal Budget at: brigidhayes.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
#FederalBudget2025 #Canada #Literacy
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🔎Insights from literacy expert Brigid Hayes in her recent blog on the 2025 Federal Budget and what it means for literacy, training and skills development.
👉 Read the full blog and link to the 2025 Federal Budget at: brigidhayes.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
#FederalBudget2025 #Canada #Literacy
👉 Read the full blog and link to the 2025 Federal Budget at: brigidhayes.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
#FederalBudget2025 #Canada #Literacy
🚗🚙🏍 Decoda Literacy is partnering with Donate A Car Canada to accept your car donation!
*Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation.
🔗It's easy! Fill in the form at: donatecar.ca/org/charityp...
#DonateACar #Literacy #BC
*Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation.
🔗It's easy! Fill in the form at: donatecar.ca/org/charityp...
#DonateACar #Literacy #BC
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚗🚙🏍 Decoda Literacy is partnering with Donate A Car Canada to accept your car donation!
*Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation.
🔗It's easy! Fill in the form at: donatecar.ca/org/charityp...
#DonateACar #Literacy #BC
*Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation.
🔗It's easy! Fill in the form at: donatecar.ca/org/charityp...
#DonateACar #Literacy #BC
👩🏫 Join us for this 2-part webinar to learn how to use the Adult Literacy Community Benchmarks! (CALB) November 26 & December 3, 2026.
✨ Presenter: Jade Chan, Training Specialist at Decoda Literacy Solutions
🔗Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AdultLiteracy #FreeWebinar
✨ Presenter: Jade Chan, Training Specialist at Decoda Literacy Solutions
🔗Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AdultLiteracy #FreeWebinar
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
👩🏫 Join us for this 2-part webinar to learn how to use the Adult Literacy Community Benchmarks! (CALB) November 26 & December 3, 2026.
✨ Presenter: Jade Chan, Training Specialist at Decoda Literacy Solutions
🔗Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AdultLiteracy #FreeWebinar
✨ Presenter: Jade Chan, Training Specialist at Decoda Literacy Solutions
🔗Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AdultLiteracy #FreeWebinar
💵 #FinancialLiteracyMonth helps Canadians strengthen their financial knowledge and skills with the goal of improving their financial well-being. This year’s theme is “Talk Money”
🔗 Learn more and try the $15 Stretch Challenge at: www.canada.ca/en/financial...
#FinancialLiteracy #FLM2025 #TalkMoney
🔗 Learn more and try the $15 Stretch Challenge at: www.canada.ca/en/financial...
#FinancialLiteracy #FLM2025 #TalkMoney
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
💵 #FinancialLiteracyMonth helps Canadians strengthen their financial knowledge and skills with the goal of improving their financial well-being. This year’s theme is “Talk Money”
🔗 Learn more and try the $15 Stretch Challenge at: www.canada.ca/en/financial...
#FinancialLiteracy #FLM2025 #TalkMoney
🔗 Learn more and try the $15 Stretch Challenge at: www.canada.ca/en/financial...
#FinancialLiteracy #FLM2025 #TalkMoney
🍁Accessibility Standards Canada has officially published a #PlainLanguage Standard!
A communication is in plain language if the intended audience can easily:
• find what they need,
• understand what they find, and
• use that information.
🔗 Read the #news release at: www.canada.ca/en/accessibi...
A communication is in plain language if the intended audience can easily:
• find what they need,
• understand what they find, and
• use that information.
🔗 Read the #news release at: www.canada.ca/en/accessibi...
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🍁Accessibility Standards Canada has officially published a #PlainLanguage Standard!
A communication is in plain language if the intended audience can easily:
• find what they need,
• understand what they find, and
• use that information.
🔗 Read the #news release at: www.canada.ca/en/accessibi...
A communication is in plain language if the intended audience can easily:
• find what they need,
• understand what they find, and
• use that information.
🔗 Read the #news release at: www.canada.ca/en/accessibi...
👩🏫 In this train-the-trainer session, we’ll explore how to prepare and support volunteer tutors working with English language learners.
🔗Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Presenter: Shayna Jepsen, Language Program Coordinator, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
#TutorTraining #Literacy
🔗Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Presenter: Shayna Jepsen, Language Program Coordinator, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
#TutorTraining #Literacy
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
👩🏫 In this train-the-trainer session, we’ll explore how to prepare and support volunteer tutors working with English language learners.
🔗Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Presenter: Shayna Jepsen, Language Program Coordinator, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
#TutorTraining #Literacy
🔗Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Presenter: Shayna Jepsen, Language Program Coordinator, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
#TutorTraining #Literacy
👋 Call for presenters at the Literacy: Bridging the Gaps Conference in April 2026!
We invite you to submit proposals for workshops and panel discussions to exchange ideas, inspire change and strengthen the impact of literacy.
🔗 Apply online at: decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
We invite you to submit proposals for workshops and panel discussions to exchange ideas, inspire change and strengthen the impact of literacy.
🔗 Apply online at: decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
👋 Call for presenters at the Literacy: Bridging the Gaps Conference in April 2026!
We invite you to submit proposals for workshops and panel discussions to exchange ideas, inspire change and strengthen the impact of literacy.
🔗 Apply online at: decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
We invite you to submit proposals for workshops and panel discussions to exchange ideas, inspire change and strengthen the impact of literacy.
🔗 Apply online at: decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
📰 The November issue of The Westcoast Reader has current Canadian news stories, adapted to three reading levels!
👩🏫 It's a great resource for teachers and each issue comes with Teachers' Notes with exercises, discussion topics and activities.
thewestcoastreader.com
#Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
👩🏫 It's a great resource for teachers and each issue comes with Teachers' Notes with exercises, discussion topics and activities.
thewestcoastreader.com
#Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
📰 The November issue of The Westcoast Reader has current Canadian news stories, adapted to three reading levels!
👩🏫 It's a great resource for teachers and each issue comes with Teachers' Notes with exercises, discussion topics and activities.
thewestcoastreader.com
#Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
👩🏫 It's a great resource for teachers and each issue comes with Teachers' Notes with exercises, discussion topics and activities.
thewestcoastreader.com
#Newspaper #AdultLiteracy
📅 Save the Date! Join us for an engaging day of learning.
📖👶 We’re excited to announce a training session for Parents As Literacy Supporters (PALS), Aboriginal PALS, and Immigrant PALS Facilitators in #Vancouver!
✨ Details and registration information coming soon!
#Literacy #Training
📖👶 We’re excited to announce a training session for Parents As Literacy Supporters (PALS), Aboriginal PALS, and Immigrant PALS Facilitators in #Vancouver!
✨ Details and registration information coming soon!
#Literacy #Training
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
📅 Save the Date! Join us for an engaging day of learning.
📖👶 We’re excited to announce a training session for Parents As Literacy Supporters (PALS), Aboriginal PALS, and Immigrant PALS Facilitators in #Vancouver!
✨ Details and registration information coming soon!
#Literacy #Training
📖👶 We’re excited to announce a training session for Parents As Literacy Supporters (PALS), Aboriginal PALS, and Immigrant PALS Facilitators in #Vancouver!
✨ Details and registration information coming soon!
#Literacy #Training
📣 Call for #Presenters! If your work connects with literacy, we invite you to submit proposals for workshops and panel discussions at our "Literacy: Bridging the Gaps." #conference in April 2026: decoda.ca/training/dec...
👉 Apply online by November 12, 2025 decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
#Literacy
👉 Apply online by November 12, 2025 decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
#Literacy
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM
📣 Call for #Presenters! If your work connects with literacy, we invite you to submit proposals for workshops and panel discussions at our "Literacy: Bridging the Gaps." #conference in April 2026: decoda.ca/training/dec...
👉 Apply online by November 12, 2025 decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
#Literacy
👉 Apply online by November 12, 2025 decoda.ca/call-for-pre...
#Literacy
#MediaLiteracyWeek Tools like AI or social media and challenges such as misinformation or online hate can seem difficult to navigate.
🌐 Resources from @mediasmarts.bsky.social at: mediasmarts.ca/media-litera...
💻 Digital Literacy Tips: decoda.ca/digital-lite...
🌐 Resources from @mediasmarts.bsky.social at: mediasmarts.ca/media-litera...
💻 Digital Literacy Tips: decoda.ca/digital-lite...
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
#MediaLiteracyWeek Tools like AI or social media and challenges such as misinformation or online hate can seem difficult to navigate.
🌐 Resources from @mediasmarts.bsky.social at: mediasmarts.ca/media-litera...
💻 Digital Literacy Tips: decoda.ca/digital-lite...
🌐 Resources from @mediasmarts.bsky.social at: mediasmarts.ca/media-litera...
💻 Digital Literacy Tips: decoda.ca/digital-lite...
✨ See our Team Trivia Challenge highlights in 52 seconds! On September 24, literacy supporters gathered to raise funds for literacy in BC.
💜 Thank you to our sponsors and supporters and to all the teams for joining us for a fun night of fundraising. #LiteracyMonth2025 #BC #TeamTriviaChallenge
💜 Thank you to our sponsors and supporters and to all the teams for joining us for a fun night of fundraising. #LiteracyMonth2025 #BC #TeamTriviaChallenge
October 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
✨ See our Team Trivia Challenge highlights in 52 seconds! On September 24, literacy supporters gathered to raise funds for literacy in BC.
💜 Thank you to our sponsors and supporters and to all the teams for joining us for a fun night of fundraising. #LiteracyMonth2025 #BC #TeamTriviaChallenge
💜 Thank you to our sponsors and supporters and to all the teams for joining us for a fun night of fundraising. #LiteracyMonth2025 #BC #TeamTriviaChallenge
🥰Amazing successes! Learn how three #BC organizations and partners found creative ways to support literacy by 📚collecting books for children, 💻 refurbishing computers for learners and even receiving ✍️ cheques to fund local programs.
👉 Read more at: decoda.ca/books-bytes-...
#LiteracyMonth2025
👉 Read more at: decoda.ca/books-bytes-...
#LiteracyMonth2025
October 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🥰Amazing successes! Learn how three #BC organizations and partners found creative ways to support literacy by 📚collecting books for children, 💻 refurbishing computers for learners and even receiving ✍️ cheques to fund local programs.
👉 Read more at: decoda.ca/books-bytes-...
#LiteracyMonth2025
👉 Read more at: decoda.ca/books-bytes-...
#LiteracyMonth2025
🥰📚 Thank you to all library and information workers for providing Canadians with quality library and information services and helping to build stronger communities!
📸 Thanks to our Library Technician Alex Jang, shown here in Harry Potter costume last Halloween!
#CanadianLibraryWorkersDay
📸 Thanks to our Library Technician Alex Jang, shown here in Harry Potter costume last Halloween!
#CanadianLibraryWorkersDay
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🥰📚 Thank you to all library and information workers for providing Canadians with quality library and information services and helping to build stronger communities!
📸 Thanks to our Library Technician Alex Jang, shown here in Harry Potter costume last Halloween!
#CanadianLibraryWorkersDay
📸 Thanks to our Library Technician Alex Jang, shown here in Harry Potter costume last Halloween!
#CanadianLibraryWorkersDay
👩🏫 Join us on October 22 at 12:00 p.m. to learn how to support adult reading and writing with veteran literacy outreach coordinator Joan Exley!
👉 Learn more and register for this free webinar at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
👉 Learn more and register for this free webinar at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
👩🏫 Join us on October 22 at 12:00 p.m. to learn how to support adult reading and writing with veteran literacy outreach coordinator Joan Exley!
👉 Learn more and register for this free webinar at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
👉 Learn more and register for this free webinar at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
👩⚕️ October is #HealthLiteracyMonth! Build health literacy with these free resources:
Health Literacy: A Key Investment: decoda.ca/health-liter...
Why Health Literacy is the Key to Health Equity: abclifeliteracy.ca/news/why-hea...
Health Matters: abclifeliteracy.ca/programs/abc...
#HealthMatters
Health Literacy: A Key Investment: decoda.ca/health-liter...
Why Health Literacy is the Key to Health Equity: abclifeliteracy.ca/news/why-hea...
Health Matters: abclifeliteracy.ca/programs/abc...
#HealthMatters
October 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
👩⚕️ October is #HealthLiteracyMonth! Build health literacy with these free resources:
Health Literacy: A Key Investment: decoda.ca/health-liter...
Why Health Literacy is the Key to Health Equity: abclifeliteracy.ca/news/why-hea...
Health Matters: abclifeliteracy.ca/programs/abc...
#HealthMatters
Health Literacy: A Key Investment: decoda.ca/health-liter...
Why Health Literacy is the Key to Health Equity: abclifeliteracy.ca/news/why-hea...
Health Matters: abclifeliteracy.ca/programs/abc...
#HealthMatters