René, a staff member at BGC Maison Kekpart, is the coordinator for the Club’s Newcomers Program. As someone of Haitian origin, René understands the barriers young people face when they arrive in a new community. René’s role in the Newcomers Program is to recruit youth and help them become leaders so they can welcome their...
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Lifting up all children and families
Feb 14
By Owen Charters In a previous role, I helped craft the Order of Canada nomination for my organization’s board chair, Patrick Johnston. In pulling together the nomination, I did a lot of research about the Sixties Scoop, as Patrick had been a social worker and researcher who among many other accomplishments wrote a significant paper...
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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan
Feb 11
Jordan, from our BGC Albion Club, is a community leader who goes above and beyond for the youth he works with. He stays connected, motivates them, and creates safe spaces for them—whether it’s virtually or in-person. Jordan’s energy is admired by everyone, and always uplifts those around him. Since the pandemic, Jordan has supported youth...
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