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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

Mar 1 2022

BGC News

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 René

Feb 15 2022

BGC News

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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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

Feb 11 2022

BGC News

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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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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