BGC Canada | News - Part 39

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BGC Clubs join Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund’s Legacy Schools program

BGC News

Oct 15

Partnership creates more opportunities for young people to learn about and lead the reconciliation movementToronto, ON, October 18, 2021 – The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund has partnered with BGC Canada to provide Clubs  in Canada with Legacy Schools toolkits, empowering kids and teens to participate in reconciliation through awareness, education, and action.Containing resources...
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Facebook must do better

BGC News

Oct 7

We know Facebook can do more to protect our kids and teens on their platforms. We see firsthand the negative impact social media is having on young people, from body image issues to depression and anxiety, online bullying to rampant misinformation. As Canada’s largest dedicated organization for children and youth, we are asking Facebook 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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