Welcome to ONLC
Enhancing Ability & Awareness of Literacy Issues
The Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC) is a non-profit, charitable organization, one of four provincial umbrella organizations funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development. Incorporated since 1988, and operating under the guidance of an elected Board of Directors, the ONLC is a provincial networking and field development organization supporting and serving Native Stream Literacy Service Providers and learners in Ontario.
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement. The views expressed in the website are the views of the Recipient and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province “The Government of Ontario and its agencies are in no way bound by the recommendations contained in this website.”
About Us
What is the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition?
The Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC) is the only Indigenous specific provincial networking and field development organization in Canada that provides support to 19 Indigenous Adult Literacy Programs on Reserve and in the urban centres across the province of Ontario. ONLC has been operating under the guidance of an elected Board of Directors since incorporation in 1988.
Mission
To provide information, support and training to Indigenous Literacy Service Providers in the Province of Ontario; enhancing ability and awareness of literacy issues.
Vision
The ONLC will be the leader of Indigenous literacy in the Province of Ontario.
Core Values
Founded on the principles of the Seven Grandfather Teachings, the ONLC will respect the individual as a whole person – part of a family, community, and a Nation.
Amplifying Indigenous Voices and Knowledge
Turtle’s Back Publishing, is a division of the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition that aims to publish Indigenous works that strengthen and amplify Indigenous knowledge. We provide publications developed and created by Indigenous writers, broadening the purpose of advocating and promoting Indigenous literacies through the voices of all Indigenous North America.
Membership Benefits
There are a lot of advantages to becoming an ONLC member
You are contributing to and supporting the Indigenous literacy movement and learners.
Receive regular updates about Indigenous Literacy issues and news.
Receive a discount on all ONLC sponsored events and planned training sessions.
$25
Individual
$50
Organizational
Upcoming Events
Resources
Task-Based Activities
Developed on the foundational guidelines of the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF) and outlines what is commonly available at an LBS program.
List of Program Centres
The ONLC provides support to 19 Indigenous Adult Literacy Programs on Reserve and in the urban centres across the province of Ontario.
Literacy Facts
Having adequate literacy skills means being able to understand, evaluate, use and engage with written texts. It also means being able to participate in society, achieve your goals, and develop your knowledge and potential.