BGC Canada | News - Part 31

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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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HERSHEY’S and BGC Canada team up for Pink Shirt Day

BGC News

Feb 23

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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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Sentsetsa

BGC News

Feb 18

Working with BGCBigs for over 15 years, Sentsetsa has been a mentor and role model to the younger frontline staff and volunteers, as well as the families and children who walk through the Club’s doors. She prioritizes the needs of the community they serve. For example, Sentsetsa recognized the need to create a multi-lingual reading program,...
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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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