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My camp blanket tells a thousand stories

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Not all stories are told in books, not all memories are seen in pictures – some come in the form of a thousand little embroidered pieces of felt. My camp blankets tell more than my Guiding story. They weave together … Continue reading →

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A Spirit Revitalized

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

In March 2012, I left my home in Calgary to spend a year volunteering with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) committed to social and economic change in developing nations. I chose to visit India on my journey because I felt it was … Continue reading →

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Vlogging from Our Chalet Switzerland

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

How many times have you considered traveling with your Unit to a World Centre but said: “Nah. What would we possibly do there that would be so worthwhile“? Well, Guider Sarah of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, recently made a special vacation … Continue reading →

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Getting Back into the Girl Guide Groove

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

It would seem that I am returning to the folds of Guiding.  Yes, Guiding with a capital G, as in Girl Guides. I was involved in Guiding for many years.  As a girl I started as a Brownie and went … Continue reading →

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