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We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation

We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation

28 October 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of...read more
Is a personal trainer the key to helping you reach your fitness goals?

Is a personal trainer the key to helping you reach your fitness goals?

23 October 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For those of us who aren’t elite athletes or hardcore fitness buffs, hiring a personal trainer...read more
4 trick-or-treating tips to keep your children safe and happy
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4 trick-or-treating tips to keep your children safe and happy

17 October 2024 - by Dawn Yan

Halloween is almost here! It’s an exciting time for children, with trick-or-treating, costumes,...read more
Meet a Y educator: Jenny
YMCA Child CareMeet a Y Educator

Meet a Y educator: Jenny

02 October 2024 - by Tia Chung

Child care educators are the heart of every YMCA child care program. 💚 Their dedication to making...read more
Marking Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
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Marking Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

06 September 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

For the children taken. For the parents left behind.In the beginningThe Indian Residential School...read more
7 lessons your child will learn and love at YMCA Licensed Summer Break Child Care
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7 lessons your child will learn and love at YMCA Licensed Summer Break Child Care

02 August 2024 - by Sasha Smith

With updates from Tia Chung on August 2, 2024School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t...read more
Meet our YMCA International Youth Internship Program group
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Meet our YMCA International Youth Internship Program group

29 July 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As part of the YMCA of Greater Toronto's commitment to empowering youth and strengthening global...read more
A brief history of Emancipation Day and Month in Canada

A brief history of Emancipation Day and Month in Canada

24 July 2024 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

In Ontario, several communities started celebrating Emancipation Day to mark the day in 1834 when...read more
Meet a Y educator: Muneeza
YMCA Child CareMeet a Y Educator

Meet a Y educator: Muneeza

12 July 2024 - by Tia Chung

Educators are at the heart of every YMCA Child Care Centre. They not only care for children, but...read more
YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program: Hats Off to Our 2023-2024 Black Achievers Graduates!
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YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program: Hats Off to Our 2023-2024 Black Achievers Graduates!

02 July 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

What an incredible evening! On June 15, 2024, our YMCA held its third annual YMCA Black Achievers...read more

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