February, 2022 - BGC Canada

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Cole

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Cole

For two years, Cole has been a youth leader and role model at BGC St. Anthony & Area Club in Newfound & Labrador. Living in a small community with a population of only 2,500 and growing up as an only...

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The root causes of our mental health crisis

The root causes of our mental health crisis

By Owen Charters Yesterday and today, and likely for weeks to come, the world will be glued to media as we watch Russia’s devastating invasion of the Ukraine. It is frightening to watch the largest military operation in Europe since the...

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HERSHEY’S and BGC Canada team up for Pink Shirt Day

HERSHEY’S and BGC Canada team up for Pink Shirt Day

Published on Cision February 23, 2022 Initiative part of The Sweeter Together Project, a multi-year partnership with the goal of driving inclusivity and creating a sense of belonging for children across Canada TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2022 /CNW/ - This February, HERSHEY'S is...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Sentsetsa

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Sentsetsa

Working with BGCBigs for over 15 years, Sentsetsa has been a mentor and role model to the younger frontline staff and volunteers, as well as the families and children who walk through the Club’s doors. She prioritizes the needs of...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet René

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet René

René, a staff member at BGC Maison Kekpart, is the coordinator for the Club’s Newcomers Program. As someone of Haitian origin, René understands the barriers young people face when they arrive in a new community. René’s role in the Newcomers...

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Lifting up all children and families

Lifting up all children and families

By Owen Charters In a previous role, I helped craft the Order of Canada nomination for my organization’s board chair, Patrick Johnston. In pulling together the nomination, I did a lot of research about the Sixties Scoop, as Patrick had...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

Jordan, from our BGC Albion Club, is a community leader who goes above and beyond for the youth he works with. He stays connected, motivates them, and creates safe spaces for them—whether it’s virtually or in-person. Jordan’s energy is admired...

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BGC Canada’s statement on Have A Heart Day

BGC Canada’s statement on Have A Heart Day

Along with other organizations and people across the country, BGC Canada is commemorating the tenth year of Have a Heart Day. Created by our friends at the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, Have a Heart Day brings together...

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BGC Winnipeg Club members lead schoolwide initiative for Black History Month

BGC Winnipeg Club members lead schoolwide initiative for Black History Month

Working with their school’s BIPOC committee and the Lead UP group at their Club, which provides youth with opportunities to engage in service initiatives that address community needs, BGC Winnipeg young leaders Busayo and Faith led a schoolwide initiative to...

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