Art Scholarship for BBBS Youth Age 16-18
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada has partnered with a former Little Brother whose potential was ignited by mentorship! Patrick O’Keefe is an accomplished and globally renewed artist and art director who believes deeply in the power of mentorship. The O’Keefe Art Scholarship is designed to empower young artists, exclusively ages 16-18, from across the [...]
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New Program Introduces Community Practice Table and Mentoring Navigators to Support Youth in Care
BMO Financial Group and Government of Ontario contribute to Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada & Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s Big Steps to Success program with crucial investment of $5 million (Toronto, ON – February 3, 2022) – Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada are launching Big Steps [...]
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Children’s Mental Health Can Be Protected
As the 3rd wave sweeps across Canada, many young people are again sent home from school and isolated from teachers, friends and family. Researchers and doctors are voicing their concerns that these changes in routine and social access will have long-term negative impacts on children’s mental and physical health. Despite shutdowns and health regulations, Big [...]
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Listening in Strength: MENTEES TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL MENTORSHIP
LISTENING IN STRENGTH MENTEES TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL MENTORSHIP A Workshop for Mentors & Service Delivery Staff Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBSC) and Indspire’s Rivers to Success (R2S) Indigenous Mentorship Program for Listening in Strength: BBBSC & R2S Mentees tips for Successful Mentorship, our very first 2021 joint event! Last year, you told us [...]
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RBC’s Big Chat Challenge for BBBS Youth
We are thrilled to invite you to the RBC “Big Chat Challenge” in celebration of Mentoring Month this January. All BBBS youth are welcome to join one of two fun, virtual 60 minute events that will include: Tips for Protecting your personal brand on social media A video on “Setting Personal Goals” featuring RBC Olympian [...]
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