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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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Breaking Ground on the new Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre
23 August 2023 - by Nicole Meredith
After more than 10 years of community advocacy and engagement, we broke ground on the new...read more
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From Toronto to Halifax with the Newcomer Youth Leadership Development program
02 August 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto empowers youth and provides them with opportunities to explore new...read more
Healthy Communities
Emancipation Month: Celebrating the intangible cultural heritage of Black communities
27 July 2023 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
This blog post discusses upsetting content like enslavement and struggles for emancipation....read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Les jeux de hasard et le cerveau des adolescents
17 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
S'il semble que les jeunes prennent des décisions émotionnelles et adoptent des comportements à...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Youth Programs
Gambling and the teenage brain
17 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
If it seems like youth make emotional decisions and engage in risky behaviour, there’s a reason:...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program: We’re So Proud of our 2022-2023 Graduates!
12 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
In early June, we had our second annual YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program graduation...read more
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