slapensee | BGC Canada - Part 15

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

Mar 1 2022

BGC News

As Executive Director of BGC Cape Breton, Chester has been working hard to make sure the Whitney Pier Club continues to run smoothly throughout the pandemic.   “My phone never stops ringing. But I love my job and not a lot of people can say that.” Born and raised in Whitney Pier, Chester attended the United...
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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Cole

Feb 25 2022

BGC News

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 child in a white, single-parent home, Cole experienced barriers learning about his history and culture....
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HERSHEY’S and BGC Canada team up for Pink Shirt Day

Feb 23 2022

BGC News

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 helping BGC Clubs boost their participation in the national event Pink Shirt Day (February 23),...
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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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