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BGC Norris Arm Club youth learn about the Indigenous history of their region

BGC Norris Arm Club youth learn about the Indigenous history of their region

BGC Norris Arm teaches their youth about the history behind the land on which their Club is located, and the cultures of Indigenous Peoples within their region—bridging the gap between settlers and First Nations. Club youth at BGC Norris Arm...

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BGC Strathcona County “Gemstones” program offers support to 2S & LGBTQIA+ community and allies

BGC Strathcona County “Gemstones” program offers support to 2S & LGBTQIA+ community and allies

BGC Strathcona County (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County), located in Alberta, has created a barrier-free program called Gemstones where 2S & LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies can have a space to learn, grow, and be authentic. Gemstones has...

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BGC Canada welcomes Governor General Mary Simon as our Patron

BGC Canada welcomes Governor General Mary Simon as our Patron

TORONTO, ON, June 3, 2022 /CNW/ - To mark BGC Club Day, BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Canada) is delighted to announce Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, as our Patron. As Canada’s largest...

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BGC Canada applauds the Government of Quebec’s significant budget investments in support of community organizations

BGC Canada applauds the Government of Quebec’s significant budget investments in support of community organizations

March 24, 2022 - Earlier this week, the Quebec Provincial Government released their Budget for 2022-2023. BGC Canada applauds the significant budget investments in support of community organizations. Funding will allow community organizations to better support children, youth and their...

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Charitable Choices: Owen Charters, President & CEO of BGC Canada

Charitable Choices: Owen Charters, President & CEO of BGC Canada

Published on Toronto Guardian March 22, 2022 BGC Canada is the largest child and youth-serving charitable and community services organization. We spoke with Owen Charters, President & CEO, to find out more about them. Describe your charity/non-profit/volunteer work in a...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Ismael

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Ismael

A youth member from BGC St. Alban’s Club, Ismael, is a leader, a big brother, and a mentor in his community. Born and raised in Toronto, he is aware of the racism and discrimination that Black youth and children experience...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Dawson

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Dawson

Helping young people overcome barriers since 1959, BGC Dawson provides safety, connection, and representation to Black youth in their communities, who live and embody Black culture, the Caribbean diaspora, and Canadian history. Through community work, presence, individual and shared experiences,...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Preston

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Preston

BGC Clubs across the country took part in Black History Month, creating their own activations and engaging their communities. With the theme Black Excellence, BGC Preston used the month as an opportunity to celebrate their Club alumni—and through a celebration...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

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...

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