Tag: Reconciliation - BGC Canada

Why inclusive language is important

Why inclusive language is important

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada June 13, 2023 Not too long ago, we shared some style guides with our BGC Canada staff that discussed using language in more appropriate, inclusive ways in different situations and to recognize various...

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Media Release: BGC Canada and NAFC sign MOU to advance reconciliation and support youth

Media Release: BGC Canada and NAFC sign MOU to advance reconciliation and support youth

Published on September 29 from National Association of Friendship Centres BGC Canada and NAFC sign MOU to advance reconciliation and support youth ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation OTTAWA – BGC Canada (formerly the Boys and Girls Club...

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Building an Indigenous Advisory Circle to Advance Reconciliation and Support Children and Youth

Building an Indigenous Advisory Circle to Advance Reconciliation and Support Children and Youth

View and download the Indigenous Advisory Circle call for interest here BGC Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and increasing our support to Indigenous partners and communities. To guide our efforts, BGC Canada is creating an Indigenous...

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BGC Clubs join Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund’s Legacy Schools program

BGC Clubs join Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund’s Legacy Schools program

Partnership creates more opportunities for young people to learn about and lead the reconciliation movement Toronto, ON, October 18, 2021 – The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund has partnered with BGC Canada to provide Clubs in Canada with Legacy...

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A country of compromises

A country of compromises

By Owen Charters I had a high school teacher who liked to do a thought experiment with the class. He'd ask: “If we made contact with aliens from another planet, would the concept of individual, sovereign countries matter as much...

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Statement on Kamloops Residential School

Statement on Kamloops Residential School

Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation discovered an unmarked gravesite at the Kamloops Residential School holding the remains of 215 children. This is a horrific discovery, a tragedy of huge scale. Flags are flying at half-mast across the country, honouring these children...

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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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A black-and-white teddy bear wearing a white t-shirt, grey pants, and small moccasins stands in front of a colorful mosaic mural.

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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A group of nine diverse youth and young adults smile together in front of a red brick wall featuring colorful graffiti art.

Truth & Reconciliation

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...

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