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  • 26Jan 2024
    Are you ready for tax season?

      Every tax year brings about changes to the hows and whys of tax-filing. Here’s what’s new for your 2023 returns.   Basic Personal Amount increased The BPA is a tax credit all individuals can claim on their taxes. For example, if you made less than $150,473 in 2023, your BPA is $15,000, which is […]

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  • 27Nov 2023
    “All that we are is story…

    From the moment we are born to the time we continue on our spirit journey, we are involved in the creation of the story of our time here.” – Richard Wagamese      I am Nahida and here is my story. I am a Hazara young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan. I am 19 years old […]

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  • 07Sep 2023
    10 Things You Can Do to Support Literacy in Your Community

    Embarking on a journey to support literacy is like opening the door to a world brimming with endless possibilities. It’s a remarkable endeavour that not only helps individuals but also has the power to transform entire communities.  Whether you’re someone who gets excited about education, preserving languages, or celebrating diverse cultures, guess what? You have […]

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  • 30Aug 2023
    Saskatoon Lions Club Learner Achievement Award Recipient

      Good afternoon everyone, My name is Seabaschine Rockthunder, and I’ve been in the Adult Literacy Program since 2018. I first came to the program to learn how to read and spell and improve my writing. I am working with my coach Cassidy, and we have been working on reading, spelling, and writing. Every meeting […]

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  • 30Aug 2023
    Mad with Plaid “We are Glad”: a poem by Peace Akintade

    The world is in a terrible place The storm rages on Outside our windowstills. Rings of fire float through the air As children sigh and moan about the end times. The world is in a dire place. Fear replaces excitement. Anxiety replaces creativity. And bad luck clouds the beauty Of the changing times. The world […]

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  • 14Jul 2023
    2023 AGM Opening Remarks

    “Good afternoon and thank you for joining us at our first annual general meeting since approving our name change and rebranding to Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan! My name is Alecia Nagy and it is my pleasure to act as Board Chair for this fantastic organization. Today is an exciting day as we launch our […]

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