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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
20 November 2024 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), December 3, was established by the...read more
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We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation
28 October 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
“Reconciliation includes anyone with an open heart and an open mind who is willing to look to the...read more
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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