Archive for June 2024

Leo Gunvaldsen Klaassen

Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I always know I’ll be accepted and seen at the MacPhee Centre because there’s always a sense of community and artistic freedom provided by the welcoming and inclusive mentoring leadership of staff. There’s also an amazing variety of engaging programs such as stop…

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Jayden Stright

Jayden attended over 240 hours of programming at MacPhee in 2023 Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I like coming back to the MacPhee Centre because I really enjoy talking to my friends, and the staff are great to talk with. Coming to MacPhee also allowed me to show…

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Caz Kavanaugh

Caz started as a program participant in Fall 2021 in Open Studio, Dungeons and Dragons, and Bookbinding, then, last year, after attending the Like a Boss program, started assisting during PD Day programs. During our Fall 2023 Term, Caz facilitated an 8-week Jewelry Making program and joined the board as a youth ambassador. Why do…

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Music Milestones!

Today, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on an outreach program that embodies the transformative power of music. Let’s celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of the youth from the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs! With Jon’s encouraging and supportive facilitation, 10 youths from the YMCA took weekly guitar lessons over about three months.   “Jon was a…

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Spring Program Celebration

Our recent Spring Program Celebration was more than just an event; it was a kaleidoscope of talent, a symphony of stories, and a testament to the transformative power of art. The turnout from our community on June 4, 2024, at Christ Church Upper Hall filled our hearts. We heard from Keke Beatz, who facilitated our…

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