Black History Month - BGC Canada

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Old Navy imagines a more inclusive world with Project WE artist tee series

Old Navy to donate $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and $100,000 to BGC Canada to support arts programmingReyna Noriega & Old Navy Project WE Tee“Project WE is an artists’ collaboration with a mission,” said Sarah Holme,...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Cole

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Cole

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...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Sentsetsa

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Sentsetsa

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...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet René

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet René

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...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

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...

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BGC Winnipeg Club members lead schoolwide initiative for Black History Month

BGC Winnipeg Club members lead schoolwide initiative for Black History Month

Working with their school’s BIPOC committee and the Lead UP group at their Club, which provides youth with opportunities to engage in service initiatives that address community needs, BGC Winnipeg young leaders Busayo and Faith led a schoolwide initiative to...

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National Youth Council x Black History Month

February is Black History Month and BGC Canada’s National Youth Council wants to challenge everyone to take steps towards learning more about what this month means for individuals, communities, and Canada. Below, we have two different approaches to spark learning...

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