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Mission
Statement
Hants Learning Network Association works to
improve the lives of residents by promoting lifelong learning and
providing opportunities for all to improve their literacy skills in a
safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
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About HLNA
Prior to 1994 a group of community people held meetings in an attempt to identify and address literacy needs in Hants County, Nova Scotia. This group was originally known as the Literacy
Committee and was made up of interested individuals, tutors, learners, and representatives from other community groups with a desire to promote literacy.
In January 1994, the NS Department of Education introduced the Community Learning Initiative (CLI) with a mandate to enhance the skills of community members and to answer community-learning needs through local learning networks. The Literacy Committee began meeting monthly and actively solicited participation from additional community organizations and individuals who were prepared to provide organizational and administrative leadership.
In March 1994 a daylong organizational meeting was held which resulted in the formation of the
West Hants Learning Network Association. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization with the Registry of Joint Stocks in June 1995. It has since been renamed the
Hants Learning Network Association (HLNA).
Today, HLNA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which meets monthly during the school year. Experienced staff members administer HLNA programming and qualified teachers instruct Adult Learning Program classes.
HLNA's Adult learning programs are funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development (Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning and Labour Market Agreement programs); with support from the Department of Community Services.
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Board
Members
- Sandra Milbury - Co-Chair
- Carolyn Fry - Co-Chair
- Joanne Lake - Secretary
- Joanne Fields - Treasurer
- Andre Arsenault
- Jason Harvey
- Bruce Ross
- Margie Spencer
Board
Advisors
- Rod Franklin - Department of Labour
and Advanced Education
- Angela Davidson - Department of Community Services
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Hants Learning Network Association recognizes the valuable contributions volunteers make to the community. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering as a Tutor, Board Member, or Computer Assistant.
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Job Postings
There are no job openings with HLNA at this time.
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Community Partners 2011-12
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Funding Partners 2011-12
Industry Canada's Community Access Program (C@P)
Nova
Scotia Department of
Community Services
Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning, Department of Labour and Advanced Education
West
Hants / Uniacke Community Health Board
Windsor Rotary Club
Dufferin Place (Chris Pelham)
Other Organizations and Businesses: Swinamer's Tim-BR-Mart, Brison Developments, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9, David Fudge, Scott Brison
Private Donors
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In Memoriam
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Patricia
Helliwell
Founding
Member and Coordinator
1994-2006
We
will miss you dearly.
"In
a contemplative fashion,
And
a tranquil frame of mind,
Free
from every kind of passion,
Some
solution let us find.
Let
us grasp the situation,
Solve
the complicated plot-
Quiet,
calm deliberation
Disentangles
every knot."
The Gondoliers, W.S Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
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Peter O'Brien
Level One Teacher, 2001-2010
Peter O’Brien was the first Level 1 teacher for the Hants Learning Network, working from 2001 until his sudden death on May 28, 2010. A dedicated teacher, Peter touched the lives of all who knew him. He loved to tell stories and jokes and he especially liked to tease students and other teachers. Peter was a great friend to all and we miss him very much.
Adapted from student tributes
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