W2R to deliver library to Bella Bella after fire
The small First Nations town of Bella Bella on the BC coast was devastated by a fire this summer that burned down the general store, including the library. Thanks to
Learn moreWrite to Read helps bring dental services to Anaham band in Chilcotin
Although the main focus of the Write to Read project is partnering with First Nations communities in BC to assist with the Lt. Governor’s literacy project, building those partnerships sometimes
Learn moreOld Massett library set to open
By Michael McCarthy Certainly it doesn’t look like much sitting forlornly on the factory grounds of Britco Structures in Langley, but the story of the opening of the new First
Learn moreWrite to Read featured on CKNW
CKNW in Vancouver is one of Canada’s highest rated radio stations, so it was an honour for me (representing W2R as the website editor/publicist) to be invited to talk to
Learn moreAnother library opens in Haida Gwaii
This time the excitement was in Old Massett, which geography experts will identify as being located at the north end of Graham Island in Haida Gwaii. For those whose geography
Learn moreA visit from Big Bob inspires Lions Gate Club
Why would any organization take on the task of “partnering” with a remote First Nations community whom they have never met? Why shoulder the task of fundraising and the other
Learn moreLibrary Response Team goes into action
LRT volunteer Adriel Wilson with a wall display showing all 17 W2R projects in BC. Write to Read project leaderr Bob Blacker likes to call them “alert.” They are the members
Learn more“Digital Diary” project gets launched in Ditidaht
It’s amazing what can be accomplished using modern digital technology. Computers have changed the world in which we live. So, too, have digital cameras, which are constantly being improved. These
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Lt Governor offically opens library in Bella Bella
BC Lt. Governor Judith Guichon was on hand March 26 to officially open the new library in Bella Bella. There is quite a story involved. Last year the library burned
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