BGC Canada | News - Part 12

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Listening to youth voices

CEO Blog

Jan 16

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada January 16, 2024 In BGC Clubs, we strive to listen to youth voices. We have strategic directions to amplify youth voices, assist them in finding their voice, and to help them to become youth advocates to get their messages out to policymakers and decision-makers. For many people, the...
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What BGC Club Impact Looks Like

CEO Blog

Dec 8

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada December 8, 2023 Positive effects start even after a few visits, but after 150 visits Clubs have significant impact on the lives of children and youth. In January 2020, I visited BGC Winnipeg as they released a much-anticipated study delving into Club impact. About the Winnipeg study Conducted...
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After-school, Out-of-School

CEO Blog

Nov 14

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada November 14, 2023 During our recent Day on the Hill in Ottawa, we met with a number of federal government officials. The purpose of these meetings was to emphasize our 2024 pre-budget submission, where we’re calling on all parties to recognize the importance of after-school time and to...
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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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