UPCOMING EVENTS
At the Forks on September 8th. Come to the tent for Marin's Principle.
The special project of MB HRC has been pushed back since 2021...
From 2024: No dates set by MB HRC.
From 2023 "The next-phase — in-person and virtual public forums — has been pushed back from the fall. No dates have been set, but the MHRC is planning to host hearings before the current school year wraps up and conclude the initiative with a series of stakeholder-specific consultations."
WE BELIEVE IN Manitoba TEACHERS. We want them to be able to GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND LEARN BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNING DISABILITIES and autism in the classroom.
PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS ARE NOT ENDORSED.
Marin's Principle - Right to Literacy
QR Code to petition link for Marin's Principle - Right to Literacy.
PAST EVENTS
July 16, 2024
Due to no one being contacted by the MB HRC regarding Right to Read in Manitoba, a petition was made public: Marin's Principle - Right to Literacy.
December 18, 2023:
Summer (2023): Those who put their contact information (parents and students) will be reached by the MB-HRC (late summer and in autumn).There will also be targeted meetings with key stakeholders, including associations that support persons with reading disabilities, educators, administrators, etc. DID NOT HAPPEN
Autumn (2023: Public meetings to gather more feedback and input from families and persons with reading disabilities. November, 2023 Update from MB-HRC via email: Note: the above image was from June 2023. "...We are reviewing and analyzing the results of the survery. In 2024 we plan to conduct community consultations and then release a report of our findings." DID NOT HAPPEN October 20, 2023 MTS-PD Day with MTSLD Presented: What About Equitable Literacy?Right to Read Manitoba strives to educate and advocate for equity in literacy. This presentation will focus on parents, Manitoba educators, dyslexics, and dysgraphics and will delve into Right to Read Manitoba to ensure inclusive and effective education. Note: This presentation will be focused on Manitoba, but is beneficial and inclusive to all. Twila Richards will explain why the Manitoba Human Rights Commission was contacted, how to screen for students for dyslexia and or dysgraphia, and most importantly, explain an evidence-based approach that not only help individuals with dyslexia and dysgraphia thrive academically, but also keep their self-confidence and love for learning.We believe in Manitoba teachers and support their learning of understanding what dyslexia and dysgraphia are, what their strengths and challenges are, how to best teach them to foster positive change that makes a lasting impact on these students' lives.There's a great set of presenters lined up. Kindly click on the link below to check them out.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusion-for-all-manitoba-teachers-for-students-with-ld-tickets-713885870857?aff=oddtdtcreator&mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR1ED9n_gA3LHfWOxZFHIkZiDEqyPTYShGKNQIvg1PtYXCvlqTIqBDdtarMAugust 24, 2023 Right to Read Manitoba attended MTS's Public Education Matters event. Twila met with various public school teachers, Douglad Lamont, Jon Gerrard, and Ian MacIntyre. June 4 - Aug. 20, 2023 Right to Read Manitoba was happy to support Sober Families Alliance with the "Emerging Perspectives: Artist Showcase" at the Assiniboine Park Pavillion Art Gallery. June 23, 2023 Right to Read Manitoba gathering was held on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building. Twila Richards gave gratitude to Manitobans for their work with literacy and gave the following update from the Manitoba Human Rights Commission: "Thanks Twila – Unfortunately, I cannot make it this evening but we send our best to all the families that are gathering this evening. By way of update, we will be reaching out to the survey respondents and our distribution list this summer. In the fall, we plan to hold public meetings to gather more feedback and input from families and persons with reading disabilities. We want to learn as much as we can from your experiences. We will also be doing more targeted meetings with key stakeholders, including associations that support persons with reading disabilities, educators, administrators and other key stakeholders. Our work is progressing – and we look forward to sharing our findings with community toward the end of this year/ early next year.
All the best at your event this evening." The Honourable Dr Jon Gerrard will spoke on the need for proper education. Afterwards, students and families met, played tag, and talked. May 31, 2023 MB-HRC survey deadline May 17, 2023 presentation for a school division May 9, 2023 Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs - Rm 255 - Bill 23 April 26, 2023 Videos to help students and families read and understand the surveys. The survey information will be read to you, words will be explained, and ideas on how the survey question can be read and how you could fill out the comment sections are shown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjHPJ1vNStQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wflBVFEegV4 April 25, 2023 Survey Released! April 18, 2023 Honour Jon Gerrard spoke in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba about LDs. April 14, 2023 Meeting with the Honourable Jon Gerrard and Shandi Strong. March 1, 2023 The survey is yet to be released. February 2023 The survey was pushed back to March 1st. January 2023 The Manitoba Human Rights Commission uploaded the following:
Autumn (2023: Public meetings to gather more feedback and input from families and persons with reading disabilities. November, 2023 Update from MB-HRC via email: Note: the above image was from June 2023. "...We are reviewing and analyzing the results of the survery. In 2024 we plan to conduct community consultations and then release a report of our findings." DID NOT HAPPEN October 20, 2023 MTS-PD Day with MTSLD Presented: What About Equitable Literacy?Right to Read Manitoba strives to educate and advocate for equity in literacy. This presentation will focus on parents, Manitoba educators, dyslexics, and dysgraphics and will delve into Right to Read Manitoba to ensure inclusive and effective education. Note: This presentation will be focused on Manitoba, but is beneficial and inclusive to all. Twila Richards will explain why the Manitoba Human Rights Commission was contacted, how to screen for students for dyslexia and or dysgraphia, and most importantly, explain an evidence-based approach that not only help individuals with dyslexia and dysgraphia thrive academically, but also keep their self-confidence and love for learning.We believe in Manitoba teachers and support their learning of understanding what dyslexia and dysgraphia are, what their strengths and challenges are, how to best teach them to foster positive change that makes a lasting impact on these students' lives.There's a great set of presenters lined up. Kindly click on the link below to check them out.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusion-for-all-manitoba-teachers-for-students-with-ld-tickets-713885870857?aff=oddtdtcreator&mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR1ED9n_gA3LHfWOxZFHIkZiDEqyPTYShGKNQIvg1PtYXCvlqTIqBDdtarMAugust 24, 2023 Right to Read Manitoba attended MTS's Public Education Matters event. Twila met with various public school teachers, Douglad Lamont, Jon Gerrard, and Ian MacIntyre. June 4 - Aug. 20, 2023 Right to Read Manitoba was happy to support Sober Families Alliance with the "Emerging Perspectives: Artist Showcase" at the Assiniboine Park Pavillion Art Gallery. June 23, 2023 Right to Read Manitoba gathering was held on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building. Twila Richards gave gratitude to Manitobans for their work with literacy and gave the following update from the Manitoba Human Rights Commission: "Thanks Twila – Unfortunately, I cannot make it this evening but we send our best to all the families that are gathering this evening. By way of update, we will be reaching out to the survey respondents and our distribution list this summer. In the fall, we plan to hold public meetings to gather more feedback and input from families and persons with reading disabilities. We want to learn as much as we can from your experiences. We will also be doing more targeted meetings with key stakeholders, including associations that support persons with reading disabilities, educators, administrators and other key stakeholders. Our work is progressing – and we look forward to sharing our findings with community toward the end of this year/ early next year.
All the best at your event this evening." The Honourable Dr Jon Gerrard will spoke on the need for proper education. Afterwards, students and families met, played tag, and talked. May 31, 2023 MB-HRC survey deadline May 17, 2023 presentation for a school division May 9, 2023 Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs - Rm 255 - Bill 23 April 26, 2023 Videos to help students and families read and understand the surveys. The survey information will be read to you, words will be explained, and ideas on how the survey question can be read and how you could fill out the comment sections are shown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjHPJ1vNStQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wflBVFEegV4 April 25, 2023 Survey Released! April 18, 2023 Honour Jon Gerrard spoke in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba about LDs. April 14, 2023 Meeting with the Honourable Jon Gerrard and Shandi Strong. March 1, 2023 The survey is yet to be released. February 2023 The survey was pushed back to March 1st. January 2023 The Manitoba Human Rights Commission uploaded the following:
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Note: Although this states February 2023, the survey is still not released.
October 21, 2022In the evening, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission's Karen Sharma presented to a group celebrating Mark it Read to inform them of the Right to Read Manitoba. In the morning, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission declared the Right to Read in Manitoba during an MTS-PD event.
Twila Richards spoke at the MTS-PD event for the Manitoba teachers for students with learning disabilties (MTSLD).
May 2022Twila Richards presented to the MB-HRC asking for Right to Literacy in Manitoba and informing them on dyslexia (phonological, orthographic, and word recall), dygraphia, and dyscalculia.
February 2022 The ON-HRC Right to Read report was released. 2021 This special project was pushed back due to MB-HRC being busy with mask mandates, vaccines, etc. October 2021 Twila Richards spoke at the MTS-PD event for the Manitoba teachers for students with learning disabilties (MTSLD). December 2020Parents and/or individuals met with the Human Rights Commission of Manitoba. They were told this would be a special project and a priority.
July 2020The Manitoba Human Rights Commission was contacted by Twila Richards along with a few concerned parents and/or individuals who expressed concerns regarding literacy education in Manitoba. 2017 Twila Richards contacted the Manitoba Human Rights Commission; however, due to chronic pain, she had to drop it and asked others to do so in her stead.
February 2022 The ON-HRC Right to Read report was released. 2021 This special project was pushed back due to MB-HRC being busy with mask mandates, vaccines, etc. October 2021 Twila Richards spoke at the MTS-PD event for the Manitoba teachers for students with learning disabilties (MTSLD). December 2020Parents and/or individuals met with the Human Rights Commission of Manitoba. They were told this would be a special project and a priority.
July 2020The Manitoba Human Rights Commission was contacted by Twila Richards along with a few concerned parents and/or individuals who expressed concerns regarding literacy education in Manitoba. 2017 Twila Richards contacted the Manitoba Human Rights Commission; however, due to chronic pain, she had to drop it and asked others to do so in her stead.
Newspaper Articles
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/gaps-province-literacy-education-probed-042127381.html
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2022/11/21/human-rights-project-hopes-to-get-better-bead-on-reading
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2022/07/06/commission-to-probe-literacy-education
Another Excerpt From MB Legislative Assembly 04/18/23
Bill 23–The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Amendment ActSee transcript found at bottom of home page.