Y pledges changes to Peace Medal process; rescinds individual medal
Y pledges changes to Peace Medal process; rescinds individual medal Over the past several days, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth has received mounting concerns regarding the presentation of a 2025 YMCA Peace Medal to Rana Zaman. In response, we initiated a review led by YMCA leadership, supported by legal and governance advisors, and informed by […]
The Y.M.C.A. Anthem Reimagined with Walk off the Earth, Focusing on Youth Mental Health
August 28, 2023 YMCA Canada and Canadian indie pop band Walk off the Earth are excited to release a modern take on the Y.M.C.A. anthem to raise awareness of expanded access to the free YMCA youth mental health program, Y Mind. Originally released in 1978, the hit song has brought crowds to the dance floor, […]