Tag: National Youth Council - BGC Canada

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Dear Future Mayor of Toronto

July 22, 2023 By Valentina Shamoun and Sydney John-Baptise, both Torontonians and members of BGC Canada’s National Youth Council Dear Future Mayor - Toronto is a vibrant, multicultural city. The sheer number of traditions and opportunities – from jobs to...

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National Youth Council Statement on Anti-Trans Legislation

National Youth Council Statement on Anti-Trans Legislation

As the National Youth Council of BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada), our membership consists of individuals in the 2S & LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as allies from other diverse backgrounds. Less than two months into 2023,...

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International Youth Day Statement by BGC’s National Youth Council (NYC)

International Youth Day Statement by BGC’s National Youth Council (NYC)

The BGC National Youth Council (NYC) is responsible for representing the concerns of thousands of youth across the nation served by BGC Canada. BGC’s NYC aims to amplify youth voices by reflecting and addressing various socio-economic challenges across Canada. By...

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Statement from BGC Canada’s National Youth Council on the State of Youth Report

Statement from BGC Canada’s National Youth Council on the State of Youth Report

This statement was written by members of BGC Canada's National Youth Council (NYC). The NYC is a council comprised of youth across the country who give input on and reflect youth issues and goals. The NYC operates independently of BGC...

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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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A thoughtful Canada Day

We have compiled information and resources to help inform your Canada Day celebrations and actions towards Reconciliation. Land acknowledgement If you want to know whose land we are on, check out this web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist...

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We are proud to be part of the Reconciliation Ambearrister program

Started by the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society in honour of Spirit Bear, organizations can host a Reconciliation Ambearrister (ambassador + barrister) to guide them through a year of learning and outreach dedicated to Indigenous children, families, and...

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National Youth Council Statement on Anti-Racism

Resources We have teamed up with our friends at Kids Help Phone to provide 24/7 support. Text BGCHelp to 686868 to be connected with a Crisis Responder. Mental Health Resources acrossboundaries.ca - provides mental health services for racialized communities blackhealthalliance.ca -...

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YOUth in Office tackles issues of youth employment and mental health

For the past several years, BGC Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada have partnered together to bring young leaders from all across Canada to Parliament Hill to see democracy in action. For our 5th year, we are excited...

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