An iconic Canadian organization founded more than 120 years ago has taken a new, more gender-inclusive turn in 2021.

The Boys and Girls Club of Canada has a new name: BGC Canada.

Traci Anderson, executive director with BGC Kamloops, said the 120-year-old organization opens its doors to all children and teens, and believes its name should reflect that.

鈥淚t鈥檚 to ensure we are being very inclusive, and non-binary when it comes to boy/girl (pronouns),鈥� said Anderson.

鈥淲e are a long-standing organization with a lot of history, so it was not an easy task but one that was very relevant and important to us.鈥�

In a statement, the organization said that removing gender from the name will bring the club into the 21st century.

鈥淐lubs across the country open their doors to all kids and teens and we believe our name should reflect that,鈥� the club said.

greg.sabatino@wltribune.com
Like us on and follow us on