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24Aug

Northwood Community Centre - North York, Toronto, ON

Future Leaders Of The World Award Ceremony

Future Leaders Of The World Award Ceremony

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15Nov

Online - Zoom

RCF Community Spelling Bee 2025

Friendly, confidence-building spelling competition for students in Grades 3–12. Free to enter. prizes, medals, and certificates. Families welcome.

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Arts · Aug 21, 2025

Images of Beauty Across Cultures

A youth reflection on how different cultures define beauty and why diversity matters.

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Community & Culture · Aug 21, 2025

Inspiring Black Leaders of Toronto

A youth perspective on the impact and inspiration of Toronto’s Black leaders.

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Science · Aug 20, 2025

Your Amazing Immune System: The Body’s Defense Team

A kid-friendly guide to how the immune system protects us, what germs are, how vaccines help, and easy habits that keep defenses...

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History · Aug 20, 2025

Marcus Garvey: Self-Reliance, Pan-African Vision, and a Blueprint for Community Uplift

A concise history of Marcus Mosiah Garvey (1887–1940)—founder of the UNIA, champion of Pan-African unity, and a lasting influence on education, enterprise,...

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