As the National Youth Council of BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada), our membership consists of individuals in the 2S & LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as allies from other diverse backgrounds.Less than two months into 2023, more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the United States at the state level,...
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A BGC Alumni Story
Mar 22
By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC CanadaMarch 22, 2023One morning I was eating breakfast in a hotel dining room in Ottawa and chatting with a colleague from another youth organization. A woman at the table next to me turned around and said: “Did you say you work at BGC? That organization saved my cousin’s...
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National Youth Council Statement on Mental Health
Mar 7
BGC Canada’s National Youth Council (NYC) represents the concerns of thousands of youth across the country. The NYC aims to amplify youth voices and to ensure youth input is included in all national initiatives and activities. NYC members serve as ambassadors and role models for other children and youth throughout the organization. We aim to...
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