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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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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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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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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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Three young people sit together at a table in a classroom setting, with one laughing joyfully while another smiles at the camera.

Resources for families

This is an ongoing list of useful resources for families when social distancing measures are in place, organized in three categories: general, educational / tech, and mindfulness / health & wellness. Mindfulness / health & wellness Free meditation and mindfulness...

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