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Show us your #BGCCPride designs!

June is Pride Month! It’s a time to celebrate who you are and embrace others for doing the same. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada’s National Youth Council wants to hear what Pride means to you. Download this template to...

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Meet Ode’, our Reconciliation Ambearrister

Bozhoo (Hi)! My name is Ode’ and my pronouns are they/them. I am Anishinaabe and I speak Anishinaabemowin and English. I am 7 years old now, I’m in Grade 2, and I’m also a Club kid! I can’t believe my...

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Leadership Blog

To the Class of 2020

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...

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We are proud to be part of the Reconciliation Ambearrister program

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...

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Truth & Reconciliation

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...

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Youth need community while living apart

From Ontario Nonprofit Network blog (June 2020) Nonprofits are collaborating and innovating to provide stability, a sense of community while people are living apart, and access to supports while families face some of the greatest economic, health, and social...

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Leadership Blog

Unplugging when it’s more important to be connected than ever

The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (June 5). Full transcript below. Today is Unplug to Connect, a day where we celebrate the work we do in Clubs face to face....

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National Youth Council Statement on Anti-Racism

Resources We have teamed up with our friends at Kids Help Phone to provide 24/7 support. Text BGCHelp to 686868 to be connected with a Crisis Responder. Mental Health Resources acrossboundaries.ca - provides mental health services for racialized communities blackhealthalliance.ca -...

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Our statement on the recent anti-racism protests in the U.S. and Canada

Racism simply cannot be tolerated in any form, in any way. And while we often point to systemic racism in the U.S., that racism is also prevalent here in Canada. Three of our core values—Belonging, Respect, Speaking Out—are central to...

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