Adult basic education is a highly effective program that can transform people’s lives. Research shows that it reduces poverty, promotes reconciliation and supports economic development.
Dr. Jim Silver will present the latest local research on the impacts of adult basic education. Dr. Silver is professor emeritus at the University of Winnipeg and Research Associate with CCPA-MB. This will be followed by a panel discussion with Brandon adult basic education leaders including Catherine Carlisle, Director at Turtle Mountain Adult Education Centre and Akapelwa Mweemba, Academic Coordinator and Instructor, Centre for Adult Learning in Brandon.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
John E. Robbins Library,
Brandon University, 240 18th St
Brandon Manitoba
Lunch 11:30 – 12:00
Presentation 12:00 noon – 1 pm.
Free event, light lunch provided. Please RSVP
Then on October 23, 2025
You are invited to the release of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Manitoba monograph, The Fiscal Benefits of Adult Basic Education, by Jim Silver.
The paper will be released as part of the Adult Secondary Education Council (ASEC) Conference. If you are not registered for the conference you will leave after the report launch. There will be hard copies of the report for you to take after the presentation and of course it will be on the CCPA website.
Date: October 23, 2025.
Time: 9:20 AM.
Place: Canadian Museum for Human Rights at The Forks.
When you arrive, simply let the Museum staff that you are just coming for the release of this publication at the Adult Secondary Education Council (ASEC) Conference.
We look forward to seeing you there.
