Learning

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Vancouver Island Regional Library

In communities large and small, our branches embrace their role as hubs of discovery that provide access to world-class collections, the latest digital resources, and spaces — both physical and digital — that cater to different passions, backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Our branches are lifelines to information, vital resources for families and newcomers, spaces that nurture new enterprises and relationships, and beacons that open doors for marginalized community members. For many in our communities, the library is their opportunity to experience virtual reality, to learn to code, to download ebooks, to stream the latest TV and movies, to create, to socialize, and to connect.

 
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Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Early Years Outreach

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Early Years Outreach program promotes healthy development for pregnancy, infants and children (ages 0-6) through home and community visits.

They offer:

  • health promotion and support for women who are pregnant or have infants in their home

  • support to families whose children may be at risk for developmental delays

  • infant and child development screening

  • consultation support to childcare programs and caregivers to meet children’s individual needs

  • support and advocacy for families to access services for their children and family

  • strength-based parenting skill development

Central Region
151 First Street, Tofino (map)
(250) 725-3367

Southern Region
4835 Argyle Street, Port Alberni (map)
(250) 724-0202

 
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Port Alberni Friendship Center

Port Alberni Friendship Center has the mandate of providing services to Urban Aboriginals. The services presently provided at our center are counseling, recreation programs, parenting programs, family support programs, some public health services, social events, crafts and cultural events, with a general drop-in atmosphere.

Location: 3555 4th Ave, Port Alberni (map)
Phone: (250) 723-8281

 

Literacy Alberni

Literacy Alberni provides educational opportunities for learners of all ages through a range of programs and activities.

Location: 5100E Tebo Avenue, Port Alberni (map)
Phone: (250) 723-7323

 
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Parks & Recreation

Providing recreational and cultural opportunities of the Alberni Valley and West Coast communities.

Ucluelet

Location: 500 Matterson Drive (map)
Phone: (250) 726-7772

Tofino

Location: 121 Third Street (map)
Phone: (250) 725-3229

Port Alberni

Location: 4255 Wallace Street (map)
Phone: (250) 723-2181

 
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WestCoast Literacy

Literacy programs and support for Hot Springs Cove, Ahousaht, Opitsaht, Tofino, Ty Hystanis, Esowista, Ucluelet, Macoah, and Hitacu through the Coastal Family Resource Coalition.

Phone: (250) 725-2219
Email: literacy@coastalfamilyresources.ca

 
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School District 70

The Alberni School District is located on Vancouver Island’s central west coast and servces approximately 3800 learners in the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet and Bamfield. There are eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grades 8-12), one elementary junior secondary school (Grades K-9), one alternate school (Eighth Avenue Learning Centre), and the CHOICES Distributed Learning program to support home-schooling families. As a Program of Choice, early French Immersion is offered at Alberni Elementary and Alberni District Secondary Schools.

The Alberni School District is situated on the traditional territories of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations and approximately one third of all students registered are of aboriginal ancestry. The district strives to increase awareness, understanding and integration of Nuu-chah-nulth culture, history and language in all School District 70 schools.