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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
Healthy Communities
Community connections in the spirit of Ubuntu: Black History Month 2024 events and resources
25 January 2024 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
This February, we'll continue our annual commemoration of Black History Month in Canada at the...read more
Healthy Communities
Becoming a babysitter
29 December 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Does your child want to start babysitting to earn some money and gain...read more
Healthy Communities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
22 November 2023 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
In 1992, the United Nations (UN) declared December 3 the International Day of Persons with...read more
Healthy Communities
Treaties Recognition Week: Understanding wampum belts and treaties
02 November 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
"Treaties are not about giving rights to Indigenous Peoples, but rather, they are about...read more
Healthy Communities
Canadian Achievers shine at North Carolina Summit
26 October 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
It was the trip of a lifetime! In late July 2023, three youth participants from YMCA of Greater...read more
Healthy Communities
Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
25 September 2023 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more
Healthy Communities
Unveiling the truth: Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relations
07 September 2023 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships
This blog post is about a sensitive topic. Here are resources to help.Hope for Wellness Helpline:...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Comment les jeux d'argent affectent-ils la prise de décision et les finances ?
24 August 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Payer pour ouvrir un coffre en jeu ou un paquet de cartes virtuelles dans un jeu vidéo est une...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
How does gambling affect decision-making and finances?
24 August 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Paying to open a loot box or a virtual card pack in a video game is a form of gambling. You risk...read more
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