The Council of the Federation, which includes all 13 provincial and territorial premiers, created the Council of the Federation Literacy Award in 2004. Presented annually in each province and territory, the award celebrates outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy.
In British Columbia, the award celebrates the achievements of a literacy organization or champion (including libraries) that helps Indigenous, workplace or community literacy learners in B.C. 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 Municipal Affairs.
Nominations are assessed according to:
Selection of the recipient is based on the evidence provided.
Recognition will include a Council of the Federation Literacy Award medallion, a certificate from the Premier, an honorarium, and public promotion.
Contact the Public Libraries Branch.