Further Education Society of Alberta

Summer is almost here, Calgary families!☀️

We’ve put together a guide to some of the best summer camps in the city, from arts and nature to sports and STEM!

So you can spend less time researching and more time enjoying the season with your kids.

Check out the full guide at the link in our bio!🏕️

Songs, rhymes, and now a book to take home. Our Parent-Child Mother Goose program wrapped up at Mainsprings Pregnancy and Family Support- Calgary this week, with families leaving with a book of their own and tips for reading with their little ones. And the stories continue at home. 📚

The Further Education Society of Alberta is selling gently used office furniture, with all proceeds donated to our free family literacy programs. Donations will be matched up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.

Furnish your office space and make an impact at the same time.💜

Furniture listings can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1283344117203863/

For 30 years, FESA has been helping Calgary families learn and grow together. Support our work and win up to $10,000 through our 50/50 raffle. All contributions matched up to 50% thanks to the 2026 Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.

Link in bio for tickets💜

Please note you must be a resident of Alberta and over 18 to buy a ticket.

Did you know that 48% of Canadians have literacy skills below the threshold needed to fully function in today’s world?

That’s not just a numbers problem, it’s a health problem. Research shows that literacy affects everything from understanding medication labels to managing chronic conditions, and it can even shape the health of our kids!

We looked at the connection between health and literacy and what FESA is doing to help in our latest blog. 💜Link in bio.

👉Did anything surprise you? Tell us in the comments.

Every child deserves to find their story 📚✨

For 30 years, we’ve been helping Alberta families access the literacy programs that open doors and build confidence. Right now, your gift through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink is matched up to 50%, so your support goes even further.

Donate today and help more kids fall in love with reading 💜 Link in bio

Knowledge travels! FESA Facilitators Shawna and Del are in Listuguj, Quebec delivering Indigenous Literacy and Parenting Skills training with Listuguj Child and Family Services (Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government). Grateful for the warm welcome, the connections being made, and the learning being shared.

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the rich history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This month is an opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect. Explore Indigenous-led programs, attend events, read Indigenous authors, and support Indigenous-owned businesses. Learn about the land we live on and the communities who have always called it home.

As we mark FESA's 30th year, we are honoured to carry forward the relationships, learning, and stories built alongside Indigenous partners, youth, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers. Their wisdom and leadership continue to shape how we learn, grow, and show up for community.

Reconciliation is not a single act or a single month. It is a journey we share through ongoing learning, action, and respect.

She arrived too shy to speak. Every word she learned became a door she could open for her children.

Read Maria's story and what happens when language learning reaches beyond the classroom.

https://www.furthered.ca/single-post/learning-english-building-a-life