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Talking to children about traumatic events

Talking to children about traumatic events

With Canada being the second largest diaspora of Ukrainians in the world, we know that the war in Ukraine is affecting many people, including Club youth and staff. We are of course disturbed by what we see and hear about...

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BGC Canada’s statement on Have A Heart Day

BGC Canada’s statement on Have A Heart Day

Along with other organizations and people across the country, BGC Canada is commemorating the tenth year of Have a Heart Day. Created by our friends at the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, Have a Heart Day brings together...

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A group of children sits at a table in a classroom with "Under the Sea" written on a chalkboard behind them.

BGC Canada statement on Bill S-217

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada supports the establishment of an Office of the Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada. An independent commissioner would provide a nonpartisan and evidence-informed approach to improving the well-being of our children and youth...

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An open letter to first ministers

July 13, 2020 Dear Prime Minister and Premiers, As Canada’s largest child and youth serving organization, Boys and Girls Clubs from coast to coast to coast know the importance that school plays in our society. Continued school closures have been,...

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Two young children play on a green and blue outdoor climbing structure on a sunny day.

Leadership Blog

Letting go

By Owen Charters My kids are overprogrammed. For my wife and me, our life outside work is a mad blur of activities: coordinating, registering, driving, finding new gear when old gear is too small or worn out. The boys rotate...

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