The Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy is happy to announce the 2022 PGI season!
No matter the venue, all PGI partners are mindful that people’s safety comes first during this difficult and challenging time. While many of our partners continue to determine what 2022 might look like for them, some PGI partners are mounting their own online, virtual events. Other PGI events may be in person if they feel they can in their provinces or territories.
PGIs remain committed to raising awareness about literacy and helping to support literacy programs across the country.
The 2022 PGI Season will be a mix of online and in-person events recognizing the need to stay safe during this time.
| Province/Territory | Organization | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Frontier College | PGI Scrabble for Literacy | March 18, 2022 |
| Yukon | Yukon Learn | PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy | June 4, 2022 |
| British Columbia | Literacy Haida Gwaii | Island Trivia Challenge | May 29, 2022 |
| Saskatchewan | READ Saskatoon | PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy | August 29, 2022 |
| Alberta | CanLearn Society | Brewery Event | September 8, 2022 |
| Quebec | Yamaska Literacy Council | Lob Ball Tournament | September 9-10, 2022 |
| New Brunswick | Literacy New Brunswick | Literacy Gala Event | October 11th, 2022 |
| Manitoba | John Howard of Manitoba | Concert Series | September 6th, 2022 |
| Nova Scotia | Literacy Nova Scotia | TBD | November 2022 |
| Northwest Territories | NWT Literacy Council | Dodgeball Tournament | October 22, 2022 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Community Centre Alliance | Run, Walk, Wheel | Fall 2022 |
| Prince Edward Island | PEI Literacy Alliance | Learner Celebration | November 23, 2022 |
For further information on any specific event, please contact the Participating PGI. You may find the contact information by clicking here.
about us
Groups of highly motivated local volunteers supported by Canadian writers, poets and musicians coming together to raise funds for literacy.
pgi history
In 1985, while playing on what had been his grandfather’s favourite golf course, award-winning Canadian broadcaster and journalist Peter Gzowski had an idea…
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What is PGI?
Where it all began
In 1985, while playing on what had been his grandfather’s favorite golf course, award winning Canadian broadcaster and journalist Peter Gzowski an idea…
Money raised for literacy
In the Process, more than $15 million has been raised for volunteer-based literacy programs. These funds directly support initiatives in the provinces and territories where the PGIs are held.
What We Do
Nowhere else in Canada will you find fundraising events like the PGIs. Groups of highly motivated local volunteers supported by well- known Canadian writers, poets, musicians and other celebrities coming together to raise funds for literacy. With at least one PGI in every province and territory, the reach of the PGIs’ far exceeds that of any other literacy fundraising event in Canada. Every dollar raised at both the national and local level is directed to literacy programs in the communities in which the tournaments and fundraising events take place.
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