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The countdown to National Child Day is on!
National Child Day is just around the corner on November 20. How will you advocate for the rights of children and youth? This year, you can raise awareness about children’s rights by participating in our #8MillionStrong campaign on social media. Throughout the pandemic, children and youth have persevered in the face of unprecedented challenges. Share your photos and stories of how the kids you know and love are powerful and resilient and part of #8MillionStrong.
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Get social with us
Our 2021 Social Media Toolkit offers step-by-step instructions on how you can raise awareness about National Child Day on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Every tweet, post, share, like and selfie promotes the rights of kids so they can survive and thrive.
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You're invited!
Join us on November 16 at 1 p.m. ET for a special National Child Day 2021 digital event. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Canada's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It's a time to recognize the rights of all kids, while also acknowledging the unique rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children. The theme of our event is #8MillionStrong in honour of the power and resilience of all 8 million kids in Canada.
We're pleased to announce that Arjun Ram of CBC Kids News will be hosting our event!
Special Appearances:
Colonel Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut (Ret'd), Engineer, Pilot and Author
Marissa Papaconstantinou, Canadian Paralympian
Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., O.C., Member of the National Assembly of First Nations Elders Council, Residential "School" Survivor, and his daughter, Karen Joseph, CEO of Reconciliation Canada
Jill Schnarr, Chief Social Innovation and Communications Officer, TELUS
A special thanks to our exclusive telecommunications sponsor, TELUS.
Don't miss your chance to join the conversation!
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Win a Mastermind Toys gift card!
Do you know a child under 12 who loves to colour? Encourage them to join our colouring contest for a chance to win a Mastermind Toys gift card! Three winners will be announced on social media during the week leading up to National Child Day. A special thanks to Mastermind Toys for contributing this year's colouring sheet.
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Kids need time to play
Every child has a right to play. Sarah Jordan, CEO of Mastermind Toys, shares how her organization aims to inspire generations of lifelong learners through the power of play. Read Sarah's blog and other articles at nationalchildday.org/blog.
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Meet our new board members
We're pleased to announce the appointment of the following new board members:
Abid Dobani
Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management, Execution and Strategy, Royal Bank of Canada’s Corporate Treasury
Alice Fang
President & CEO of NT Global Advisors, Inc. and Head of Northern Trust Asset Management in Canada
Sean Sutherland
Senior Litigation Associate, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Please join us in welcoming our new board members!
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YAC member to receive pandemic award
Mégane Jacques, Chair of CFC's Youth Advisory Council (YAC), has been named a recipient of the Pandemic Heroes Inspiring Youth Award! The Pandemic Heroes awards program recognizes and celebrates individuals and organizations that took supporting mental health one step further during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Mégane boldly advocated for the needs of young people through the #codePINK campaign, which urged the government to take immediate action to address the crisis facing kids. She also facilitated conversations about children's mental health through the Young Canadians' Parliament. The award will be presented at a celebration gala in December. Please join us in congratulating Mégane!
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