About the Manitoba Reading Association
The Manitoba Reading Association (MRA) is a provincial council of the International Literacy Association. As a non-profit organization run by volunteers consisting of teachers, librarians, students, and parents, we are committed to the promotion of literacy and to the improvement of literacy instruction throughout Manitoba. Furthermore, MRA supports Manitoba's local reading councils.
What We Do:
What We Do:
- Provide inservice opportunities for educators, parents, students, etc.
- Network with other literacy organizations throughout the province.
- Evaluate current and future instructional practises in the areas of literacy.
- Sponsor an international and provincial literacy project annually.
- Support the International Literacy Association (ILA) by publicizing its worldwide literacy activities and by promoting its extensive selection of publications and brochures.
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MRA Resources
The following items are made available for MRA members to familiarize themselves with our most recently updated handbook and by-laws.
| mra_handbook_2024_final.pdf |
| MRA By-Laws |
Board of Directors
2026/2027
Executive Positions
Position |
Name |
ILA Provincial Coordinator |
Julie McGee |
Past President |
Keeshan Jain |
President |
Valdine Bjornson |
President-Elect |
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Vice-President |
Jarrett Cole |
Secretary |
Jaylene Speidel |
Treasurer |
Carrie Wood |
Director of Membership |
Helen Proulx |
Members-at-Large
- Carrie Lourenzo
- Raeanne Donaldson
- Jenn Reid
- Lisa Carlson
Council Representatives
Reading Council of Greater Winnipeg – Jody van de Vijsel
Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians – Allison Aitken & Janice Caplan
Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians – Allison Aitken & Janice Caplan
Board of Directors
2025/2026
Executive Positions
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Members-at-Large
- Ayesha Shekh
- Raeanne Donaldson
- Sarah Harrison
- Lisa Carlson
Council Representatives
Reading Council of Greater Winnipeg – Jody van de Vijsel
Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians – Allison Aitken & Janice Caplan
Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians – Allison Aitken & Janice Caplan