About Us

PGI Canada: PGI Canada is the national body that oversees and coordinates the efforts of PGI events across Canada. PGI Canada is currently operated by a national director, an independent financial manager and a national board of directors (Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy). PGI Canada manages all national elements of the PGI events.

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Overseeing national communications, branding and marketing initiatives

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Organizing and programming the PGI National Forum

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Ensuring each event operates within appropriate PGI guidelines

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Providing expertise, advice and ongoing support to PGI local organizing committees

Local Organizing Committees: Each PGI has a local organizing committee made up of community volunteers and literacy organization staff. The PGIs report through PGI Canada. Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy: PGFL provides oversight to PGI Canada to ensure the continued success of the PGIs across the country. The PGFL also:

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Has legal and financial responsibility for PGI Canada

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Authorizes the preparation of annual audited financial statements for PGI Canada

PGI Outcomes and Use of Funds

$336,340 net dollars were raised by the PGIs in 2018. These funds were allocated to local literacy programs, services and activities.