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A thoughtful Canada Day

Jun 30 2020

BGC News

We have compiled information and resources to help inform your Canada Day celebrations and actions towards Reconciliation. Land acknowledgementIf you want to know whose land we are on, check out this web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada: https://www.whose.land/en/ Community resourcesTruth & Reconciliation Commission of...
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We are proud to be part of the Reconciliation Ambearrister program

Jun 18 2020

Ode' blog

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 communities, and to promote the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.Learn more about the...
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National Youth Council Statement on Anti-Racism

Jun 4 2020

BGC News

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 - helps improve the health and well-being of Black communities camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth - support and counselling 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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