Category: News
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✨ Happy Holidays from Barnes Management Group & BMG Indigenous Services ✨
As the year comes to a close, we send our best wishes to our colleagues, partners, and communities for a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous, healthy, and joyful New Year.
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🌿 New Indigenous Accessibility Training Opportunity! 🌿
Barnes Management Group (BMG) Indigenous Services is proud to sponsor a new course led by Accessibility and Facility Management Expert Marcia O’Connor, a University of Toronto instructor with over 20 years of experience, titled: “Accessibility for Indigenous Communities and Organizations.”
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Truth and Reconciliation Day – September 30th 2025
At BMG Indigenous Services, we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day as an important opportunity to reflect on Canada’s history of colonization and the on-going impacts to individuals and communities. It is a day to remember the tragic legacy of residential schools, to honour the survivors and their families, and to reaffirm our commitment to promoting…
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🎓 Welcome to Our Fall Placement Students! 🌟
At BMG, it’s our proud tradition to support and mentor the next generation of social workers. This Fall, we are excited to welcome: 🎓 Master of Social Work students from the University of Windsor🎓 Social Service Worker students from @durhamcollege We look forward to learning, growing, and making an impact together. Your passion, commitment, and…
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Happy Canada Day 2025
Happy Canada Day! Today, we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and spirit of our nation. From coast to coast to coast, Canada stands strong, built on the values of inclusion, respect, and shared responsibility. As we celebrate this day, we also honour the resilience of the communities who have shaped this land, including Indigenous Peoples, newcomers,…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
🌿 BMG joins in recognizing and celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2025 — a time to honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across the land we now call Canada.
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National Indigenous History Month
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to convey our heartfelt gratitude for your contributions, participation, and support this year. This time of year emphasizes the value of community, reflection, and a positive outlook for the future. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, spending time with loved ones, or simply getting into the holiday spirit,…
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to convey our heartfelt gratitude for your contributions, participation, and support this year. This time of year emphasizes the value of community, reflection, and a positive outlook for the future. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, spending time with loved ones, or simply getting into the holiday spirit,…
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Remembering The Honorable Murray Sinclair
We fondly remember The Honorable Murray Sinclair who was an incredible man who had a long and distinguished career, was a leader among us, and treasured by all. Honourable Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe senator and famous Manitoba lawyer who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, died at the age of 73. BMG Indigenous Services extends…
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September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is September 30th. It’s an opportunity to consider how we can encourage reconciliation as individuals, in our workplaces, and in our communities. Previously, September 30 was known as Orange Shirt Day. It started as a grassroots movement established by Phyllis Webstad, a former Residential School Survivor to raise…
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