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Truth & Reconciliation

Jun 15 2020

BGC News

Welcome to our Truth & Reconciliation page BGC Canada is committed to building knowledge and awareness about Reconciliation. We work to create meaningful connections with Indigenous communities and organizations with the goal of providing equitable, accessible, and culturally relevant services for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth, and families. Our Truth and Reconciliation work is driven...
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Orange Shirt Day is a reminder that every child matters

Sep 17 2019

BGC News

Young people are the future of Reconciliation! From the Yukon to Calgary to Saint John, Boys and Girls Clubs across the country are deeply engaged in Indigenous programs and in Indigenous culture. Working with Indigenous youth in urban centres and rural communities, Clubs are taking a grassroots approach to Reconciliation, while at the national level...
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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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