G Day Vancouver, A social Movement for Tween Girls
byThe 11th G Day Vancouver takes place on April 29, 2019 at the Nikkei Cultural Centre in Burnaby. This day-long event is a meaningful experience that welcomes and recognizes girls as they take their first steps on the journey toward adulthood.
G Day Vancouver
- When: Monday April 29, 2019 from 9:30am – 4.30pm
(Pro D Day for Vancouver, Burnaby and New West school districts) - Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby)
- Tickets: $60 each (girls/adults) available online now
Tween girls ages 10 to 12 are invited, along with their parents or other supportive adults, to an immersive learning experience that celebrates the transition between childhood and adolescence. G Day Vancouver offers a unique emotional imprint that supports positive self-esteem, peer and family relationships in a community context.
Since the first G Day launched in 2014, over 1,300 girls and 700 adults have attended across five Canadian cities.
In addition to inspiring speakers and interactive activities addressing topics including leadership, positive self-esteem and body image, the day includes a multitude of diverse, fun, creative activities. The girls are encouraged to sing together, create art and share stories and experiences in both small as well as larger groups. G Day also features dance, martial arts or other forms of movement.
G Day Vancouver’s presenter lineup boasts several well-known local personalities including:
- Tamara Taggart, Broadcaster, Activist, Philanthropist and nomination candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in Vancouver-Kingsway
- Jocelyn MacDougall, Community Convener, Activist and Singer
- Michelle Wilson, Transgender Rights and Inclusion Advocate Tickets are $60 each; limited quantities of sponsored tickets are available for families who would not otherwise be able to attend for financial reasons.
“G Day is designed to build girls’ self-esteem, as well as compassion and respect for other girls,” says G Day Founder Madeleine Shaw “Taking time to honour key life transitions in-person is a profound experience that is increasingly precious in today’s rapid-fire, screen-filled world. Entering their tween years, girls inhabit an increasingly sexualized, socially competitive landscape that can undermine their self-confidence and make them more vulnerable to destructive influences and behaviours as they enter their teenage years.”
Follow G Day on Facebook and Instagram for more info, and get your tickets today.
