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Canadian Network of International Reading Association Councils (CNIRAC) is a non-profit organization that connects the Provincial Associations, local reading councils, special interest councils and groups of the International Reading Association in Canada. The purpose CNIRAC is to provide communication and serve as a forum for discussion on Canadian literacy issues.

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International Reading Association

Since 1956, IRA has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.  More than 70,000 members strong, the Association supports literacy professionals through a wide range of resources, advocacy efforts, volunteerism, and professional development activities.  Our members promote high levels of literacy for all by:

  • Improving the quality of reading instruction
  • Disseminating research and information about reading
  • Encouraging the lifetime reading habit

Local Councils and Affiliates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nominations for the CNIRAC Service Award are being accepted! Deadline for nominations are November 1, 2013. Details on the criteria, contact and application form are available by following the link: CNIRAC Award.

CANADIAN RECEPTION IN SAN ANTONIO 2013!

Everyone is invited to the 2013 Canadian Reception at the 58th Annual IRA Convention in San Antonio. The reception will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday, April 20 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel.

If you are a company or publisher and wish to donate to the Canadian Reception, please fill out the following form: Canadian Reception Donation Sheet. If you are a Provincial Council, please fill out the following form: Canadian Reception Council Form.

CNIRAC and C-SIG rely on financial contributions from Canadian reading councils/associations to fund refreshments for The Canadian Reception. CNIRAC and C-SIG are grateful for any financial assistance that you can provide as all donations are directed entirely to the cost of refreshments. All contributors are recognized at the reception!

 

EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

Making a Difference - Inernational Reading Association (IRA) 58th Annual Convention.

San Antonio, Texas - April 19 to 22, 2013

Adolescent Literacy Summit 2013: Taking Action - Manitoba Reading Association.

Winnipeg, MB Canada - April 26, 2013

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Contact your provincial reading council for membership information.

For membership in the Canadian Special Interest Group on Literacy (CSIG-L) follow the CSIG-L link above.