May, 2018 | BGC Canada

Month: May 2018

Real People, Real Connections: Join BGC and Unplug to Connect!

May 31 2018

BGC News

Hundreds of thousands of kids and their families. Corporations and local businesses. Young and old alike. On June 1, BGC are inviting Canadians from coast to coast to coast to join us to Unplug to Connect! For one hour (or more), unplug from your devices and connect face-to-face with friends, family, coworkers, and peers—and watch...
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Join BGC and Unplug to Connect!

May 25 2018

BGC News

Hundreds of thousands of kids and their families. Corporations and local businesses. Young and old alike. On June 1, BGC are inviting Canadians from coast to coast to coast to join us and Unplug to Connect! For one hour (or more), unplug from your devices and connect face-to-face with friends, family, coworkers, and peers—and watch...
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Privilege is not just for the privileged

May 9 2018

BGC News

BGC Canada is proud to launch a new public service announcement that demonstrates the crucial work our Clubs do to better the lives of children and youth across the country. Developed for web, TV, cinema, and print, the PSA takes a stand against the use of “underprivileged” to describe the communities we serve. We know...
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BGC Canada acknowledges that our work spans many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that continuously inspire us in the work that we do. BGC Canada’s mission statement is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. We recognize that these values are impossible to attain without the ongoing guidance and partnership with Indigenous peoples.

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