Tag: resources

Talking to children about traumatic events

Mar 4

BGC News

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 the invasion, and it’s adding to the ongoing mental health toll. Addressing the fears and...
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A Thoughtful Canada Day

Jun 29

BGC News

Everyone celebrates Canada Day in their own way.As we think about July 1 and the nature of this complex country, we have gathered some information and resources to help acknowledge Canada's ongoing issues and work towards a better future together.Read BGC Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commitment StatementOur CEO Owen Charters has also written an article...
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A thoughtful Canada Day

Jun 30

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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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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