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10 learning resources to explore this Treaties Recognition Week: November 1–5, 2021
19 October 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
First introduced by the provincial government in 2016, Treaties Recognition Week takes place...read more
Healthy Communities
Spotlighting Indigenous events and voices to mark Orange Shirt Day
29 September 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA Youth Leadership beach cleanup
08 September 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Alisha Badwal The Toronto Island Youth Leadership Program is a unique program...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
What are your reasons for getting your COVID-19 vaccine?
16 August 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Getting vaccinated? We’re spreading your reasons “Y” across the Greater Toronto Area!The YMCA of...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
How a good night’s sleep can wake up your mind
20 May 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
We’ve all had those mornings... You wake up from a terrible night’s sleep (or maybe no sleep at...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Youth use digital media to shine a light on how cannabis use impacts youth brain development
19 May 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
On March 18, 2021 we rolled out the virtual red carpet to celebrate the people who created the...read more
Healthy Communities
Thank You YMCA Learning Opportunities Program volunteers!
12 April 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" — Dr. Martin...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
The Y celebrates Black History Month 2021
28 January 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Every February, The YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomes our community to participate in the...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • Support the Y • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Sid Finkelstein lends a helping hand: Find out how
04 December 2020 - by Zoja Popovic
Sidney Finkelstein (left) in front of the North York YMCA on December 2, 2020, collecting food...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
24 November 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Your dream of a healthy lifestyle will only become a reality if you hit the gym with a plan....read more
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