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There are several Scouting organizations operating in Ontario. The largest of these is [[Scouts Canada,]] which had a combined youth and adult membership as of August 2007 of 99,573.<ref>http://www.scouts.ca/media//documents/April22nd2008.pdf|title=''Scouts Canada Membership Statistics''<!-- Used 06/07 numbers as the 07/08 Scouting year had not finished --></ref> While most Scouts Canada groups operate in English, some operate in French, and French language handbooks and resource material are available. Scouting in the French language is also provided under the auspices of [[Association des Scouts du Canada|L'Association des Scouts du Canada]] (sometimes referred to as ''Les Scouts''). These groups are situated mostly in the eastern and north eastern parts of the province which have a higher concentration of francophone residents. Together, Scouts Canada and the Association des Scouts du Canada are members of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM). | There are several Scouting organizations operating in Ontario. The largest of these is [[Scouts Canada,]] which had a combined youth and adult membership as of August 2007 of 99,573.<ref>http://www.scouts.ca/media//documents/April22nd2008.pdf|title=''Scouts Canada Membership Statistics''<!-- Used 06/07 numbers as the 07/08 Scouting year had not finished --></ref> While most Scouts Canada groups operate in English, some operate in French, and French language handbooks and resource material are available. Scouting in the French language is also provided under the auspices of [[Association des Scouts du Canada|L'Association des Scouts du Canada]] (sometimes referred to as ''Les Scouts''). These groups are situated mostly in the eastern and north eastern parts of the province which have a higher concentration of francophone residents. Together, Scouts Canada and the Association des Scouts du Canada are members of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM). | ||
Ontario has several organizations which are not part of WOSM. In some cases, they were created because members felt that Scouts Canada had drifted too far from the program originally developed by | Ontario has several organizations which are not part of WOSM. In some cases, they were created because members felt that Scouts Canada had drifted too far from the program originally developed by [[Robert Baden-Powell]]. Some trace their roots to the [[Baden-Powell Scouts]] in the United Kingdom such as the PBSA Ontario Provincial Council, which was formed in 1998 as a member of the PBSA Federation of Canada. Some are members of the [[Canadian Federation of Independent Scouting]], which in turn is a member of the [[World Federation of Independent Scouts]]. Members of this federation include the [[Traditional Explorers Association Council of Ontario]].<ref name="TEACoO">{{cite web|url=http://www.traditionalexplorers.on.ca/| work=CA traditionalexplorers.on.ca |title=''Canadian Federation of Independent Scouting'' |accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> The 1st Four Arrows Group in Thornhill, Ontario is part of the [[Federation of North-American Explorers]], who in turn are Members of the faith-based [[Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d'Europe]], founded in 1956. | ||
There are at least three ethnic or culturally based scouting associations which operate in Ontario: | There are at least three ethnic or culturally based scouting associations which operate in Ontario: | ||
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* 1989–1995 Frank C. Spence | * 1989–1995 Frank C. Spence | ||
* 1996–2002 Barry M. Hardaker | * 1996–2002 Barry M. Hardaker | ||
Col. Rufus Spooner of | Col. Rufus Spooner of The Salvation Army acted as Provincial Executive Commissioner following Frank Irwin's sudden death until the appointment of Reg Terrett. | ||
==== Scouts Canada and WOSM Jamborees held in Ontario ==== | ==== Scouts Canada and WOSM Jamborees held in Ontario ==== | ||
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== 129th Toronto Scouting Group == | == 129th Toronto Scouting Group == | ||
The ''129th Toronto Scouting Group'' (also known as the ''Queer Toronto Scouting Group'') was believed to be the first group worldwide exclusively for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths and adults. The group was founded by gay activist [[Bonte Minnema]] and chartered by [[Scouts Canada]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite journal |title=First gay/lesbian Scout troop |journal=Perceptions |volume=P133 (v17n8) |date=December 8, 1999 |page=28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=James |last=Brooke |authorlink=James Brooke (journalist) |title=Gay and Lesbian Scouts Received With Open Arms in Tolerant Canada |url=http://www.commondreams.org/headlines/070300-02.htm |agency=[[The New York Times]] |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=July 3, 2000 |accessdate=2009-06-26}}</ref> Consistent with Scouts Canada policy, the group was | The ''129th Toronto Scouting Group'' (also known as the ''Queer Toronto Scouting Group'') was believed to be the first group worldwide exclusively for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths and adults. The group was founded by gay activist [[Bonte Minnema]] and chartered by [[Scouts Canada]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite journal |title=First gay/lesbian Scout troop |journal=Perceptions |volume=P133 (v17n8) |date=December 8, 1999 |page=28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=James |last=Brooke |authorlink=James Brooke (journalist) |title=Gay and Lesbian Scouts Received With Open Arms in Tolerant Canada |url=http://www.commondreams.org/headlines/070300-02.htm |agency=[[The New York Times]] |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=July 3, 2000 |accessdate=2009-06-26}}</ref> Consistent with Scouts Canada policy, the group was co-ed. It made world headlines, including the BBC World News, when a story by Reuters first brought attention to the group's existence. | ||
In October 1999, American Pastor Fred Phelps and his congregation at the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest outside the Ontario offices of Scouts Canada. However, Canada Customs denied them entry into the country. This prevented Phelps and his church members from appearing, and left supporters of the group to rally outside the offices without opposition. | In October 1999, American Pastor Fred Phelps and his congregation at the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest outside the Ontario offices of Scouts Canada. However, Canada Customs denied them entry into the country. This prevented Phelps and his church members from appearing, and left supporters of the group to rally outside the offices without opposition. | ||
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== Girl Guiding in Ontario == | == Girl Guiding in Ontario == | ||
Mary Malcolmson organized the first Canadian Girl Guide Company to be officially registered in St. Catharines, Ontario; their registration is dated January, 1910. A park in St. Catharines was later named for Mary Malcolmson. Other Guide Companies were registered later in 1910, in Toronto. The First Toronto Company held the first-recorded Girl Guide Camp in Canada on the banks of the Credit River in June, 1911. By 1912, the movement had spread to all parts of Canada, and had become so popular that on July 24, 1912 [[Agnes Baden-Powell]] created Lady Mary Pellatt "Chief Commissioner of the Dominion of Canada Girl Guides". Many Guide events were held at her home, Casa Loma, in Toronto. It is now a tourist attraction with a special Girl Guide display. | |||
Guiding is now served by the ''Guiding in Canada - Ontario Council'', with 44,000 girl members, 11,000 adults, 13 Areas and 37 camps throughout Ontario. | Guiding is now served by the ''Guiding in Canada - Ontario Council'', with 44,000 girl members, 11,000 adults, 13 Areas and 37 camps throughout Ontario. | ||
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== Scout memorials == | == Scout memorials == | ||
[[Scouting memorials]] include a Thompson Seton Park in Toronto, Ontario,<ref name="ETS Park">{{cite web|url=http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/etseton2.htm|work= toronto.ca|title=''Toronto Parks'' |accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> a historic plaque in Lindsay, Ontario and, the commemorative for the [[8th World Scout Jamboree]] in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario where the 50th Anniversary Plaque is located near Butler's Barracks.<ref name="50th Plaque">{{cite web |url=http://wj55.org/Plan_Your_Visit.php |work=[http://wj55.org/ wj55.org] |title=Plan Your Visit |accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> | [[Scouting memorials]] include a Thompson Seton Park in Toronto, Ontario,<ref name="ETS Park">{{cite web|url=http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/etseton2.htm|work= toronto.ca|title=''Toronto Parks'' |accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> a historic plaque in Lindsay, Ontario and, the commemorative for the [[8th World Scout Jamboree]] in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario where the 50th Anniversary Plaque is located near Butler's Barracks.<ref name="50th Plaque">{{cite web |url=http://wj55.org/Plan_Your_Visit.php |work=[http://wj55.org/ wj55.org] |title=Plan Your Visit |accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> | ||
== Scouting by City == | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Ottawa, Ontario|Ottawa]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Sudbury, Ontario|Sudbury]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]] / | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
