Written by Ontario Newsroom on 18 July 2011
McGuinty Government Names Council Of The Federation Award Winner
Ningwakwe (aka Priscilla) George. Photo from RethinkLiteracy.blogspot.com
Ningwakwe George, a passionate advocate for literacy who inspires Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, is the winner of Ontario’s 2011 Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Premier Dalton McGuinty honoured Ms. George for her grassroots and international leadership and innovative, holistic approach to indigenous literacy issues. She is the founder of Ningwakwe Learning Press, a non-profit organization that publishes literacy and education resources.
Honouring leaders in literacy is part of Putting Students First, the McGuinty government’s plan to ensure that everyone has access to a high-quality education and training system that equips them with the knowledge and skills for the jobs of the future.
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario is investing an additional $44 million in literacy and basic skills programs over the next three years.
- 68 per cent of students in Grades 3 and 6 are meeting or exceeding the provincial standard – up 14 percentage points since 2002-03.
- About 120,000 apprentices are learning a trade today – nearly 60,000 more than in 2002-03.
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