June, 2020 | BGC Canada - Part 3

Month: June 2020

To the Class of 2020

Jun 19 2020

CEO Blog

The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (June 19). Full transcript below. It’s the time of year when we celebrate graduation, the transition from secondary school to whatever path you have chosen to pursue next in life.At our Clubs, we work hard to help youth achieve high school graduation—an important milestone—and often...
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We are proud to be part of the Reconciliation Ambearrister program

Jun 18 2020

Ode' blog

Started by the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society in honour of Spirit Bear, organizations can host a Reconciliation Ambearrister (ambassador + barrister) to guide them through a year of learning and outreach dedicated to Indigenous children, families, and communities, and to promote the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.Learn more about the...
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Truth & Reconciliation

Jun 15 2020

BGC News

Welcome to our Truth & Reconciliation page BGC Canada is committed to building knowledge and awareness about Reconciliation. We work to create meaningful connections with Indigenous communities and organizations with the goal of providing equitable, accessible, and culturally relevant services for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth, and families. Our Truth and Reconciliation work is driven...
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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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