diversity

Choose a Path

When you meet Melinda Shank, there is instantly a sense of connection. There is also a quiet strength, deep caring and conviction. During our conversation, we explored how Melinda identifies [...]

May 31, 2023

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Connecting and empowering communities

June is Indigenous History Month - a time to commemorate, honor, and recognize the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples. We wanted to take some time to explore how mentoring [...]

May 17, 2023

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Who am I?

In honour of Asian Heritage month in May, we are sharing this inspirational poem written by National Youth Mentoring Advisory Council’s very own Ashley Kim : Who am I? Scared, [...]

February 17, 2023

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Modeling Black Excellence in Mentoring Relationships

The phrase “Black excellence” has seen a recent uptick in popularity over the past decade due to increased usage in social media posts and campaigns. According to dictionary.com, Black excellence [...]

June 29, 2021

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Ripples

Kairyn Bureau, a Two-Spirit Nakota Sioux TikToker from Treaty 6 created this inspiring video for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.