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How my Girl Guide trip to Ecuador changed me
Wondering what it’s like to go on a Girl Guide trip? It’s E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. Gabriella shares her recent experience in the Andes. Just in time for our Nationally-Sponsored Trip applications – closing October 9, 2019. I got back from my Girl … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecuador, Global Guiding, international, nationally sponsored trips, rangers, travel
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THIS is how to make your voice heard – with Guiding’s Youth Council
No lie – joining the National Youth Council has been a life-changing experience for each and every one of us. There have been so many skills learned, memories made, and laughs had. Working with these girls and being able to … Continue reading
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Tagged girl engagement, girl leadership, National Youth Council, rangers
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How a Girl Guide trip helped me find my #globalgirlsquad
Travelling as a teenager to another country can definitely be a little bit scary – but also super exciting and amazing at the same time. This summer, I was part of a Girl Guide trip to Ireland and it’s no … Continue reading
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Tagged Girl Guide trips, international Guiding, rangers, travel
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Who’s listening to what girls have to say? Girl Guides is.
National Council – your chance to be heard “Girl Guides really gets it! They care about our voices and they’re ready to listen.” That’s what I was thinking last year when applications opened for Girl Guides of Canada’s first National … Continue reading
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Tagged national volunteer opportunities, National Youth Council, pathfinders, rangers
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How girls created the MOST Canadian welcome for newcomers
Sometimes, the best ideas come to you early in the morning. You know, when there’s a crisp quietness in the air and the sun is just starting to warmly say ‘hello’ for the day. This particular idea – knitting a … Continue reading
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Tagged immigration, knitting, rangers, refugees, welcome
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Lost and found in translation
I recently went on a two-week long B.C. Girl Guide trip to Peru. We toured over a dozen towns in Southern Peru as well coastal cities such as Lima and Paracas. We hiked Machu Picchu, explored the floating islands on … Continue reading
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Tagged Girl Guide story, international, Peru, rangers, travel
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The courage to start
Every day across Canada, girls in Guiding are accomplishing great and amazing things: overcoming obstacles, realizing their goals, and contributing in positive ways to their communities. I know this personally because I have seen it first-hand over the 13 years … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, courage, Girl Greatness Awards, rangers, STEM
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Say No to Violence – end of discussion
16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women started on Friday, Nov. 25. We’re highlighting girls’ voices on social media throughout the 16 Days. Check out what Rishi has to say: Living in Canada, we often believe ourselves to be … Continue reading
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Tagged 16 Days of Action, gender-based violence, rangers, Say No to Violence
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Sometimes, we all need a life preserver thrown our way (literally!)
When the phone rings before the morning alarm, panic sets in… “Hello?” “Mom…” I could sense my daughter’s tears before she said the next words, “I’m in trouble.” As a parent, with a university student living 1,400 km away, nothing … Continue reading
The chance to make a change: Are you ready!?
In reading this blog post, be prepared to be very excited! Girl Guides of Canada is currently recruiting for our first ever National Youth Council! Let me repeat that: First. Ever. National. Youth. Council. Applications are now open for girls in … Continue reading
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Tagged national volunteer opportunities, National Youth Council, rangers
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STEM and the gender gap: Let’s balance the equation
STEM – science, technology engineering and math. When we think of these things, we still typically picture men doing these jobs. While many women do in fact have careers in these fields, it still for some reason seems like a … Continue reading
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Tagged chemistry, engineering, International Day of the Girl, math, rangers, science, STEM, technology
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My Guiding Journey
When I think of my journey through Guiding, I can’t help but reflect upon the inspirational leaders who have played such a major role in my life. These amazing women are always there for me in both the highs and … Continue reading
Marching with pride
Being a member of Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada has always been an influential and positive experience for me. But I never realized just how proud I was to be a member of such an incredible organization until I … Continue reading
What has Guiding taught me? Where do I begin!?
A few weeks ago, I was at a community breakfast for volunteers when a woman across the table spoke of how her organization had recently partnered with a local youth organization. I immediately mentioned my involvement in Girl Guiding and … Continue reading
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Tagged gender equality, Girl Guides, leadership, rangers, skills, STEM
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Rangers Take On Taxes
I’ve been working with teenage girls for over 20 years, the last four years with Rangers. In all that time, I thought I’d done it all, so I was not at all prepared when this year’s Ranger group started planning … Continue reading
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Tagged financial literacy, girl led, meeting ideas, rangers, taxes
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What Girl Greatness means to me
Nominations for our Girl Greatness Awards are now open! Find out what Girl Greatness means to member Maryna, and why she nominated one of her Sparks. Before the Girl Greatness Awards, the term ‘Girl Greatness’ wasn’t really something I … Continue reading
The ABCs of making a difference
Today is Family Literacy Day! Find out how one Ranger is getting the word out about the importance of literacy. If you’re like me, you’re probably constantly looking for a way to make a difference. After learning statistics on poverty … Continue reading
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Tagged backpack drive, Family Literacy Day, literacy, National Service Project, rangers, Words in Action
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Finding my courage
As Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada marks 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women, we’re giving voice to our members’ perspective on gender-based violence. Today, we’re sharing Morgan’s personal story of how she found the confidence and courage … Continue reading
Remembrance Day: Reflecting and giving thanks
Looking back on my 11 years of Guiding, some of my earliest memories are going to the Remembrance Day Ceremonies with my unit at the University of British Columbia. As I sat in War Memorial Gym year after year with … Continue reading
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Tagged community service, November 11, rangers, Remembrance Day, wreath
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How a vivid journey to the bottom of the sea led to my future
There comes a time in every teenager’s life when they have to make a decision on what they want to do or accomplish with the next few years of their life. For some, this decision is made over a long … Continue reading
Posted in Global Guiding
Tagged career, education, international travel, rangers, Sea of Cortez
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How I planned – and survived! and enjoyed! – trekking with my Rangers
New Brunswick’s 2nd Tidewater Ranger Unit focuses on outside activities as much as possible. Our meeting place is in a ski hut in a park in Moncton where we have access to hiking trails, cross country ski equipment, snowshoes and … Continue reading
Posted in Camping & Outdoors
Tagged camping, Dobson Trail, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Fundy National Park, hiking, New Brunswick, rangers
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Challenging ourselves – and lending a hand – in Mexico
When we saw that there was a Guiding trip to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, we knew it would be something that we’d never experienced before. It looked like a great adventure where we’d learn so many new things … Continue reading
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Tagged international travel, Mexico, pathfinders, rangers, Sea of Cortez, service
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Being Gay in Guiding: How Guiding Supported Me When I Came Out, and How I Helped Make My Unit a Safer Place
In the beginning of my second year as a Pathfinder, I figured out that I was gay. Being in the closet was really hard for me. I felt like I was hiding such a big part of myself from everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged diversity, Girl Greatness Awards, inclusivity, LGBTQ, pathfinders, rangers
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How am I resourceful?
At this spring’s National Conference: Guiding Girl Greatness, four girl members spoke to delegates about their own personal experiences with our Mission keys – confidence, courage, resourcefulness and making a difference – and how they have incorporated them into their … Continue reading
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Tagged girl greatness, international travel, Peru, rangers, resourceful
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Finding your courage
At this spring’s National Conference: Guiding Girl Greatness, four girl members spoke to delegates about their own personal experiences with our Mission keys – confidence, courage, resourcefulness and making a difference – and how they have incorporated them into their … Continue reading
17 things that I would tell my future 17-year-old daughter
At the 2015 National Conference: Guiding Girl Greatness, four girl members spoke to delegates about their own personal experiences with our Mission keys – confidence, courage, resourcefulness and making a difference – and how they have incorporated them into their … Continue reading
Small things really do make a difference
At this spring’s National Conference – Guiding Girl Greatness, four girl members spoke to delegates about their own personal experiences with our Mission keys – confidence, courage, resourcefulness and making a difference – and how they have incorporated them into … Continue reading
Rangers, loud and clear
Earlier this month, I had one of the most amazing opportunities that Girl Guides has ever offered me. I was selected as one of 56 girl delegates from across Canada to attend the 2015 National Conference: Guiding Girl Greatness. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Guiding Girl Greatness, National Conference, rangers, youth engagement
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The votes are in: Alberta Girls’ Parliament for the win!
Alberta Girls’ Parliament (AGP) is an annual event for Girl Guides to flex their political muscles and develop their public speaking and debating skills – and have a lot of fun, too! The parliament is a hands-on way for girls … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta Girl Guides, Alberta Girls Parliament, pathfinders, rangers
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It’s never too late
It’s never too late. No matter what you want to do, aspire to be, or where you want to go. It’s never too late to try something new. When my daughter was 10 and in her second year of Guides, … Continue reading
Posted in Camping & Outdoors
Tagged camping, guiders, inclusivity, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, rangers, trex
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Inviting Rangers to the conversation
In Quebec, one of our most anticipated Guiding events is the Guider Symposium in January. Adult members from all over Quebec gather in one place for a day of training, networking, and an all around great time. In the past, … Continue reading
Going far with Guiding
30 Years of Girl Guide Scholarships GGC’s National Scholarship Program recently opened for 2015, and this year we are celebrating 30 fabulous years of awarding scholarships to our members. In 30 years GGC has proudly awarded GGC members 427 scholarships, … Continue reading
Guiding Mosaic, here I come: Getting your group on
Travelling is exciting – travelling with Girl Guides is amazingly exciting. Planning for Guiding Mosaic 2016 (GM2016, July 9-17, 2016) can seem daunting, exhausting and terrifying. Don’t panic, take up the challenge and enjoy the experience. Enjoy the view and … Continue reading
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Tagged camp planning, GM2016, Guiding Mosaic, pathfinders, rangers, Sylvan Lake
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A Feast Fit for Zombies
Learning all about outdoor cooking doesn’t have to be boring! Mix together some creepy zombies, yummy food, and fun – it’s a great opportunity to engage older girls and practice important skills. Last weekend, West Coast Area hosted our annual … Continue reading
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Tagged halloween, meeting ideas, pathfinders, rangers, zombies
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Making new best friends in Peru
Imagine meeting a whole group of Pathfinders and Rangers for the first time at an airport. In a few short hours you will be travelling to Peru as part of Girl Guides of Canada’s Peru Adventure 2014. Up until now, … Continue reading
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Tagged community service, friendship, international travel, pathfinders, rangers
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What I got from my trip to the Sea of Cortez
This summer, I was fortunate to be able to participate in the Girl Guides of Canada Sea of Cortez trip. The trip description promised an exciting week aboard a ship in the Sea of Cortez with a patrol of Mexican … Continue reading
Posted in Global Guiding, Uncategorized
Tagged challenge, environment, international travel, pathfinders, rangers
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Ready for some adventure?
The applications and fact sheets for the Girl Guides of Canada 2015 travel opportunities are now online, and if you are eligible I hope you apply! I recently returned from the Newfoundland and Labrador Adventure 2014, my daughter has travelled … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, international travel, leadership, pathfinders, rangers, travel
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Guiding Underwater
Sitting around the dining room table at one of our weekly meetings before the end of summer last year, our Pathfinders were discussing all the things we wanted to do the following year. To me as a leader we had … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, meeting ideas, pathfinders, rangers, scuba
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How to Explain the Beauty of Winter Camping
“Why would anyone do that!?” That was the reply when I told a dinner companion that in 10 hours I’d be heading to the mountains of Manning Park, British Columbia, to go winter tent camping in record low temperatures, along with … Continue reading
We Can Make a Difference
A year and a half ago 1st Red Wing TREX signed up to take a humanitarian trip in 2014 through Me to We, an organization committed to social justice and empowering youth. Each month a different member of our unit … Continue reading
Why Girls Need National Membership Week
Tomorrow is the start of our National Membership Week that runs from September 10 – 18 all across Canada! It’s a time for Guiders and Units to showcase what Guiding has to offer new girls and women who join Guiding. Need inspiration … Continue reading
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Tagged brownies, future leaders, Guides, lones, National Membership Week, pathfinders, rangers, sparks, special days
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Girl Scouts’ By-Teens-For-Teens Online Magazine: Lime Green Giraffe
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word giraffe? Is it spots or a long neck or the zoo? Is it that Halloween when your spider costume ended up looking more like a sickly giraffe? For … Continue reading
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Tagged Lime Green Giraffe, online magazine, pathfinders, rangers, teens
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Engineering Quest
Earlier this spring, Pathfinders and Rangers from GGC Units across Nova Scotia got their science on at Engineering Quest, an Engineers Nova Scotia event, offering the girls a unique opportunity to see what an engineering career is all about. As Ranger … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: End of Year Graduation
GGC’s Patrol Blogger Rachel …June 29, 2011 I’ve known that date for the past 10 months – known the approximate date for the past 10 years. But just because I’ve known it was coming doesn’t make it any less … Continue reading
Girl Guides – Action starts here
Sure, Wonder Woman may be making her comeback in a new T.V. series, but we’ve got our own super hero right in Canada. Meet 17-year-old Amanda M. from St. Albert, Alberta. Through her program to give birthday supplies to kids … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday bags for kids, brownies, meeting ideas, pathfinders, rangers, sparks
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GGC’s 3rd Saskatoon Rangers Say ‘New York or Bust’!
UPDATE August 2011: We’ve heard back from Guider Tammy from the 3rd Saskatoon Rangers. Here’s what she had to say about the Unit’s ‘New York or Bust’ campaign: “We have completed our campaign and are pleased to have collected 2192 … Continue reading