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10 learning resources to explore this Treaties Recognition Week: November 1–5, 2021
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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
Spotlighting Indigenous events and voices to mark Orange Shirt Day
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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
YMCA Youth Leadership beach cleanup
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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
What are your reasons for getting your COVID-19 vaccine?
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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
How a good night’s sleep can wake up your mind
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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
Youth use digital media to shine a light on how cannabis use impacts youth brain development
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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
Thank You YMCA Learning Opportunities Program volunteers!
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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
The Y celebrates Black History Month 2021
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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
Sid Finkelstein lends a helping hand: Find out how
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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
The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
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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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