BGC Canada | News - Part 29

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

BGC News

Mar 1

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

BGC News

Feb 25

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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The root causes of our mental health crisis

CEO Blog

Feb 25

By Owen Charters Yesterday and today, and likely for weeks to come, the world will be glued to media as we watch Russia’s devastating invasion of the Ukraine. It is frightening to watch the largest military operation in Europe since the Second World War; a cowardly attack on a sovereign, democratic nation. This comes on the...
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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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