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Les nouveaux arrivants 2SLGBTQIA+ reçoivent le soutien de YCAN et de l’Académie YMCA
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Les nouveaux arrivants 2SLGBTQIA+ reçoivent le soutien de YCAN et de l’Académie YMCA

28 April 2022 - by Caroline Crouzatier

English versionL’inclusion, le respect et la gentillesse sont des valeurs qui nous tiennent à...read more
L’intervention du groupe de Saskatoon du Réseau d’actions communautaires YMCA nous donne de brillantes raisons d’espérer un avenir radieux
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L’intervention du groupe de Saskatoon du Réseau d’actions communautaires YMCA nous donne de brillantes raisons d’espérer un avenir radieux

16 October 2020 - by ymcablog

English versionLe Réseau d’actions communautaires YMCA (YCAN) offre aux jeunes une plateforme qui...read more
COVID-19 response from Saskatoon YCAN group provides shining hope for brighter future
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COVID-19 response from Saskatoon YCAN group provides shining hope for brighter future

16 October 2020 - by ymcablog

Version Française The YMCA Community Action Network (YCAN) gives youth a platform so they can...read more
De jeunes leaders du Réseau d’actions communautaires YMCA remercient des travailleurs de première ligne grâce à un projet de bénévolat spécial
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De jeunes leaders du Réseau d’actions communautaires YMCA remercient des travailleurs de première ligne grâce à un projet de bénévolat spécial

29 June 2020 - by ymcablog

English versionLe Réseau d’actions communautaires YMCA (YCAN) offre aux jeunes une plateforme...read more
Young leaders from the YMCA Community Action Network thank frontline workers with special service project
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Young leaders from the YMCA Community Action Network thank frontline workers with special service project

29 June 2020 - by ymcablog

Version Française The YMCA Community Action Network (YCAN) gives youth a platform so they can...read more
A lasting impact: how Riham helps YMCA Child Care make a difference
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A lasting impact: how Riham helps YMCA Child Care make a difference

10 March 2020 - by Dawn Yan

Riham and her fellow George Brown placement students made a splash on our blog when they shared...read more
YMCA member’s remarkable story of healing
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YMCA member’s remarkable story of healing

27 February 2020 - by Zoja Popovic

Doug Fulford's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms came on suddenly, leaving him — in his words — weak,...read more
Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth
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Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth

04 February 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Just over a decade ago, Nicole Pereira from Brampton, Ontario spent a week with her classmates...read more
YMCA named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
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YMCA named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People

17 January 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This prestigious award goes to organizations that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs...read more
Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services
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Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services

14 January 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Halimat experienced major culture shock when she arrived in Canada from Nigeria. Everything that...read more

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