Tag Archives: safe space

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

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

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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How Girl Guides showed their true colours – by painting a rainbow

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

When the rainbow crosswalk in Smithers, B.C., needed a re-fresh, Girl Guide members in the northern B.C. community came to the rescue. Armed with paint brushes and a kaleidoscope of colours, local Girl Guide volunteers set to work in painting … Continue reading →

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In Guiding, we have Pride in being inclusive

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

Who doesn’t love a parade? Even better – when the parade is all about positivity and inclusivity. Now that’s the kind of parade that Girl Guides will totally join in. During Pride month, Girl Guides across the country participated in community … Continue reading →

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