Tag Archives: girl-driven

Digging in and planting real leadership skills

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Leadership skills aren’t something that sprout up overnight. They take a lot of nurturing. That’s where Girl Guides comes in. As our final girl-driven story contest winner, Guider Kelly shares how a community planting project was the perfect talent and … Continue reading →

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Girl Guides: The ultimate leadership incubator for girls

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Girl Guides is all about building leadership skills and amplifying girls’ voices. All of our programs are designed to put every girl in the driver’s seat allowing her to choose what she gets out of Guiding. In April, we are … Continue reading →

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The power of carrying a canoe solo

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Grit. Determination. Self-reliance. Those are just some of the skills girls unleash when they hoist a canoe and do their first solo carry. Along the way, they demonstrate to themselves and each other the limitless possibilities of what girls can … Continue reading →

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How girls in Guiding are busting stereotypes about girls

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Our Guiders help girls challenge stereotypes about what girls can and can’t do Continue reading →

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How a simple sleepover can be a chance for girls to step up and lead together

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

In a judgement-free zone like Girl Guides, it’s a whole lot easier for girls to step up, speak up and take the lead. It’s the perfect place for girls to lead the agenda for what they want to do – … Continue reading →

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Giving girls a space to try, fail, try again – and succeed

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

There’s a lot of judgment in today’s world but Guiding is a different kind of place for girls. In an accepting and judgement-free zone like Girl Guides, girls can seek challenges, try new things even if they might fail, learn … Continue reading →

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Here’s what happens when girls feel safe to spread their wings

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Girls are under a lot of social pressure these days. They’re asked to be everything at once: smart, pretty, nice, athletic, ambitious and successful. And when they don’t meet the world’s expectations (because they’re impossible!), the judgments are often swift … Continue reading →

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Reality check: What girls are saying about gender inequality

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

“I think it was early elementary [school] when I was told that I could not be as good at math as the boys.” – Emily, Girl Guide National Youth Council member Whether they’re in elementary school or high school, gender … Continue reading →

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Why letting girls lead was the best thing to happen to our Guide unit

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Last year, the Guiders of the 26th Orleans Guides stopped leading the horseshoe, the campfire, or organizing games – and it was the best thing we ever did. We had started our year with four Guiders and a productive planning … Continue reading →

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