The 11th G Day takes place on April 29 at the Nikkei Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
This is a pro-d day for Vancouver, Burnaby and New West school districts.
“This day-long event is a meaningful lived experience that welcomes and recognizes girls as they take their first steps on the journey toward adulthood,” said a news release. “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’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
“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.”
Since the first G Day launched in 2014, over 1,300 girls and 700 adults have attended across five Canadian cities. 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.
Tickets are $60 each; limited quantities of sponsored tickets are available for families who would not otherwise be able to attend for financial reasons by clicking here.
