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ABOUT US

Making a Difference

At North Channel Literacy Council, we pride ourselves on creating a unique, exciting environment that embraces all types of learners and promotes growth.  Learners are welcomed into a dynamic and supportive community.

 

At North Channel Literacy Council, we understand that each of our learners has individual wants and needs. We believe that learning can only be fostered from a feeling of mutual respect and compassion, and we maintain those values in everything we do. Our unique approach provides students with the proper support system that will help lead them to a successful path.

Interested in learning more about the North Channel Literacy Council? We invite you to keep exploring our website and get in touch with questions about our values, academics, community and more. Join us today!

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OUR
MISSION

To provide adult learning opportunities for Blind River, Elliot Lake, and surrounding communities.  We offer support as our learners improve their essential skills by delivering training that is effective, creative, and learner focused.

Mission

OUR
VISION

A community of lifelong learners who have the skills and confidence to pursue their employment, education, and personal goals.

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OUR
VALUES

  • Community

  • Learning

  • Growth

  • Innovation

  • Collaboration

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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Guidance, Inspiration and Support

We’re proud to present our amazing team! Their care, enthusiasm and dedication to helping learners exceed pushes North Channel Literacy Council to the next level.  Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our  team of educators and professionals is the backbone of NCLC. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. 

Board Chairperson

ANDREW

He/Him/His

Andrew is an economist based in Elliot Lake with a specialty in health economics. He currently serves as Manager of Finance for the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team.  A passionate lifelong learner, he holds MA, MBA and MSc degrees from Lakehead University, where he now teaches part-time at the Orillia campus, while also pursuing his PhD from Carleton. 

 

A lifelong northerner, Andrew likes to be involved in his community; and is a Director of NSLC, ELNOS, and the Children's Centre Foundation; volunteers as Treasurer at a local ski hill, and has served on several other boards in northwestern and northeastern Ontario. He is passionate about education and its role in economic development; with a true belief that the North Channel Literacy Council will continue to serve its communities, and learners, well by equipping the workforce with new skills that add value in the rapidly changing technological environment.

Image by Ian Schneider

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Guidance, Inspiration and Support

We’re proud to present our amazing team! Their care, enthusiasm and dedication to helping learners exceed pushes North Channel Literacy Council to the next level.  Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our  team of educators and professionals is the backbone of NCLC. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. 

Board Chairperson

ANDREW

He/Him/His

Andrew is an economist based in Elliot Lake with a specialty in health economics. He currently serves as Manager of Finance for the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team.  A passionate lifelong learner, he holds MA, MBA and MSc degrees from Lakehead University, where he now teaches part-time at the Orillia campus, while also pursuing his PhD from Carleton. 

 

A lifelong northerner, Andrew likes to be involved in his community; and is a Director of NSLC, ELNOS, and the Children's Centre Foundation; volunteers as Treasurer at a local ski hill, and has served on several other boards in northwestern and northeastern Ontario. He is passionate about education and its role in economic development; with a true belief that the North Channel Literacy Council will continue to serve its communities, and learners, well by equipping the workforce with new skills that add value in the rapidly changing technological environment.

Image by Ian Schneider

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Guidance, Inspiration and Support

We’re proud to present our amazing team! Their care, enthusiasm and dedication to helping learners exceed pushes North Channel Literacy Council to the next level.  Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our  team of educators and professionals is the backbone of NCLC. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. 

Board Chairperson

ANDREW

He/Him/His

Andrew is an economist based in Elliot Lake with a specialty in health economics. He currently serves as Manager of Finance for the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team.  A passionate lifelong learner, he holds MA, MBA and MSc degrees from Lakehead University, where he now teaches part-time at the Orillia campus, while also pursuing his PhD from Carleton. 

 

A lifelong northerner, Andrew likes to be involved in his community; and is a Director of NSLC, ELNOS, and the Children's Centre Foundation; volunteers as Treasurer at a local ski hill, and has served on several other boards in northwestern and northeastern Ontario. He is passionate about education and its role in economic development; with a true belief that the North Channel Literacy Council will continue to serve its communities, and learners, well by equipping the workforce with new skills that add value in the rapidly changing technological environment.

GET INVOLVED

Opportunities to Give

North Channel Literacy Council was established so students from all backgrounds would have education opportunities which could transform their lives and positively contribute to our communities. Since then, we have held true to that vision because of the generosity of countless community members and businesses who share this view. Get in touch to learn more about how to support us.

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