BGC Mention in CBC News Dec 22, 2024

The BGC of Greater Saint John mentioned in local CBC News, read the full article with the link below.

A class project at a Saint John high school has put unsung New Brunswick history in the spotlight and helped earn the teacher a Governor General’s award.

Connie Shea was one of seven teachers from across the country honoured with a 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching, for her “exceptional commitment to sharing Canadian history from a new perspective.”

The idea for Hidden Histories sprang in part from an anti-racism workshop put on last year by BGC of Greater Saint John, formerly known as the Boys and Girls Club, said Shea.

Deidre Knox, a BGC educator, taught students about the history of marginalized groups in Canada and led them in reflection on its impact and ways to create an equitable future.