Amina Alam
Amina Alam is a Saskatchewan based undergraduate who has taken part of multiple Government of Canada Youth Grants to initiate community based projects, such as creating pamphlets for immigrants regarding navigating the canadian healthcare system, and creating a language learning website for native speakers/heritage learners. She is passionate about public health, advocacy, writing and the arts.
Reclaiming Reading
Reclaiming Reading is a youth-led initiative that supports immigrant families in preserving their heritage languages. The project develops language-learning kits with alphabet sheets, vocabulary resources, and audio recordings, alongside interactive workshops in Saskatoon, SK. By combining literacy, creativity, and community engagement, it empowers youth to reconnect with their cultural identity, strengthen intergenerational communication, and inspire others through accessible, culturally relevant learning tools.
https://reclaimingreading.comÀ propos de ce projet
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Le fonctionnement du projet
Reclaiming Reading develops heritage-language kits and delivers a community workshop in Saskatoon from February to August. Activities include outreach, partnerships, curriculum design, kit production, participant recruitment, and workshop facilitation, followed by feedback collection and impact evaluation to improve future programming.
Résumé de l'impact
Reclaiming Reading strengthens heritage-language literacy among immigrant youth by providing accessible learning kits and interactive workshops. It fosters cultural identity, improves intergenerational communication, and builds community connections. By engaging families and partners, the project creates meaningful, lasting impact and lays the foundation for future expansion and continued language preservation efforts.
Résumé de la mission
Reclaiming Reading’s mission is to empower immigrant youth to reconnect with their heritage languages through accessible, creative learning resources. Its goals are to develop language-learning kits, deliver community workshops, and build partnerships that support literacy, cultural identity, and intergenerational communication while creating a sustainable model for future expansion.
Équipe du projet
Small group of Saskatoon based students.
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