Help support the trailer for this movie #NoJoke. Follow the journey of singer/songwriter Andrew Cole as he goes home to England to face the world of bullying he endured as a child. Then watch him rally an "army" of celebrities to share their own stories. It's about courage, it's about compassion, it's about a journey. A journey where we globally take a stand that bullying is #NoJoke
Tru North Orthodontics getting into the spirit of "Pink Shirt Day" support BFCA
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Tru North Orthodontics got into the spirit of Pink Shirt Day to bring awareness to anti bullying and support Bully Free Community Alliance. Thank you to all the staff and patients who supported by either wearing pink shirts, tutus, or pink brace wires. We are so thankful for the generous donation. You Rock!
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Bully Free Community Alliance is invited to participate in the
Global Youth Summit on Cyber bullying - Dublin, Ireland - May, 2015
In May, 2015, Bully Free Community Alliance was invited to participate in the Global Youth Summit on Cyber Bullying which was organized by Stop Cyber Bullying and held at the Facebook head office in Dublin, Ireland. Special thank you to the Town of Newmarket who helped us get there and to all the wonderful friends and professionals we met - Carol Todd, Barbara Coloroso, Parry Aftab. Through this 3 day amazing experience we were able to connect with youth and listen to what they need and how they try to navigate the social media world. From there we were able to bring back best practices to our community and continue the conversation on how we keep our children safe online.
Ahead of the Game Youth Mentoring Program Comes to Newmarket
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Bully Free Community Alliance, in collaboration with the Town of Newmarket is happy to bring the Ahead of the Game program, featuring Toronto Argonaut football player and motivational speaker, Jonathan Hood, to our Newmarket Youth Recretaion and Skate Park. The co-ed program for teens will run for 12 weeks on Tuesday nights from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
http://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/5269256-argonaut-player-brings-positive-message-to-newmarket-area-youth/ |
Bully Free Community Alliance Heads to Ottawa!
Bill C-13 has reached Royal Assent. Bully Free Community Alliance was invited to attend and meet the Governor General, David Johnson, on December 9, 2014 for the Royal Assent of Bill C-13.
We were once again invited to speak as witnesses on November 20, 2014 before the Senate Committee Hearings on Bill C-13. Below is a link to our submission.
http://www.cpac.ca/en/digital-archives/?search=Bill+C-13
We were very honoured to be invited to speak as witnesses on June 3, 2014 before the Committee of Justice and Human Rights in Ottawa on Bill
C-13 (Keeping Canadians Safe From Online Crime Act). One of our main messages was that our Federal Government put together a National Strategy along with any new Bill they put forward. Having consistent messages, education and awareness and supports across the country, and in all provinces, is key. It was an incredible experience and we hope that Bill C-13 is the first step forward in helping our law enforcements deal with online crime. Here is the link to our submission - http://www.parl.gc.ca/CommitteeBusiness/CommitteeMeetings.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=41&Ses=2&Cmte=JUST#DT20140603JUSTMEE28
Article from the Era Banner on our trip to Ottawa - http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/4559306-newmarket-mother-s-anti-bullying-message-received-on-parliament-hill/
Town of Newmarket - Community Fun Day/Real YOUth Night - May 2014
We continue to bring our message 'everyone belongs' into our community. After months of planning with the Newmarket Youth Rec Centre and Sk8 Park we had a great turnout of parents and children during the day and youth for the evening portion of the event. Great performances by youth, singing, drumming. Lots of food, music and fun had by all. Sponsored and supported by all the groups on the selfie booth banner.
Our Voice - Take Action - April, 2014
We again were part of the organizing committee of the third annual Our Voice Conference for students in the York Region District School Board. One way the YRDSB is listening to the student's voice. Lights was the Key note speaker this year and spoke about her experiences with bullying and perseverance. The workshops focused on bringing positive messages to each individual school and encouraged students to "Take Action" and implement their ideas into their schools. What an inspiration the students were, with great thought, provoking questions and fantastic ideas!
Ottawa - Keeping Canadians Safe from Online Crime - November, 2013
We were honoured and thrilled to be invited by the Prime Minister of Canada to be present in the House of Commons for the tabling of the new cyber bullying legislation - Keeping Canadians Safe from Online Crime. We hope this legislation moves quickly to become law and we hope that our country can come together and make decisions based on what is best for our children. Thank you for the first step.
York Regional Police Conference on Youth Mental Health and Well Being
Here we are doing our thing for youth mental health and well being and how bullying is related. Thank you to the York Regional Police for inviting us to be part of the conference and run workshops for grade 7/8 students. What a great group of kids! Our youth leader, Ana, was brave enough to share her story of how she was bullied. A lot of students related to her experiences and great discussions happened. Keeping the conversation going is key to raising awareness, providing education and removing the stigma.
November 4, 2013 - Meeting Dr. Debra Peplar
It was an honour to meet world renound researcher, professor and expert on bullying, Dr. Debra Pepler. Thank you to Roberta Bondar PS for inviting us.
www.prevnet.ca
Key message - we need to change how we treat each other and model it. We need to help our children build positive relationships AND we NEED a National Strategy. Lots to think about but this is something we can accomplish!
It was an honour to meet world renound researcher, professor and expert on bullying, Dr. Debra Pepler. Thank you to Roberta Bondar PS for inviting us.
www.prevnet.ca
Key message - we need to change how we treat each other and model it. We need to help our children build positive relationships AND we NEED a National Strategy. Lots to think about but this is something we can accomplish!
Here we celebrate the great success of Ellen Campbell - CEO and Founder of the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness.
The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness's annual gala - Monday, October 7, 2013.
Their 20th anniversary is focused on anti-bullying. Thanks to the CCAA for inviting us and for all of the passionate work that you do!
Please check out their website - http://abusehurts.com/
The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness's annual gala - Monday, October 7, 2013.
Their 20th anniversary is focused on anti-bullying. Thanks to the CCAA for inviting us and for all of the passionate work that you do!
Please check out their website - http://abusehurts.com/
Newmarket Anti-Bully Group Needs Your Help!
Please help our youth in our communities with mental health.
http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/4028272-newmarket-anti-bully-group-needs-your-help-online/
http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/4028272-newmarket-anti-bully-group-needs-your-help-online/
Argos Huddle Up to Bullying Program - 100th Grey Cup Celebration
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Bully Free Community Alliance Co-Founder, Gwyneth Anderson, speaks at the panel discussion for the Argos Huddle Bullying Prevention Program evening with Barbara Coloroso.
Members of the Bully Free Community Alliance chat with Argos Huddle Up Bullying Prevention Program Director, Jason Colero.
The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander
Bully Free Community Alliance meets Barbara Coloroso as she speaks at Sir William Muock HS in Newmarket. Great, dynamic, engaging speaker. Every school (admin, teacher, students, parents) should hear her speak.