Council of the Federation Literacy Award

The Council of the Federation Literacy Award recognizes outstanding achievement, innovative practice, and excellence in literacy in every province and territory. It was created in 2004 by Canada’s Premiers.

In British Columbia the award celebrates the achievements of a literacy champion or organization (including libraries) that helps Indigenous, workplace or community literacy learners in B.C. to acquire the literacy skills they need to improve their lives. This includes Indigenous language, numerical, digital or other forms of literacy.

The award is administered by the Public Libraries Branch, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs.

The 2026 recipient, is Shanti Ang. In the past decade, Shanti has transformed the READ Surrey/White Rock Society from a one-person operation into a well-connected and impactful organization. Her hands-on, community-focused leadership continues to create lasting positive change.

Award was announced September 8, 2026.