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Emancipation 2025: Through the Middle Passage
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Emancipation 2025: Through the Middle Passage

23 July 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

“Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I...read more
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025: Since time immemorial
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025: Since time immemorial

13 June 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

“First Peoples have carried the breath and soul of this immense boreal land that is Canada, since...read more
New lower price + 5 free passes: Young Adult Memberships at Central Y just got better
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New lower price + 5 free passes: Young Adult Memberships at Central Y just got better

02 May 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Ready to celebrate more fun, more savings, and shine bright at the Y this summer?  On May 1,...read more
YMCA Charity 5K sponsors invest in community health — for generations to come
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YMCA Charity 5K sponsors invest in community health — for generations to come

15 April 2025 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors that we can...read more
National Indigenous Languages Day
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National Indigenous Languages Day

28 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Preserving and celebrating Indigenous languages“Language is the expression of our culture and our...read more
Inspiring women accelerating action: An International Women's Day special feature
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Inspiring women accelerating action: An International Women's Day special feature

07 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We're celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8) which highlights gender equity and equality...read more
Volunteer spotlight: Meet Mureth Rhone
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Volunteer spotlight: Meet Mureth Rhone

20 February 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Mureth Rhone has over 20 years of management experience with extensive knowledge of pensions and...read more
Black history in Canada: Centuries of presence and contributions
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Black history in Canada: Centuries of presence and contributions

29 January 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Since 1996, the federal government’s annual Black History Month campaign in February has...read more
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
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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
We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation
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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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