Burnaby Men’s Group

Badger Squad and Red Dragon Squad are two ARKA men’s groups serving Burnaby, BC. Together they offer weekly in-person circles for men who want depth, discipline, and brotherhood—without the performance. Whichever side of Burnaby you live on, there’s a circle for you within driving distance.

Our circles are confidential spaces where we practice honest sharing, deep listening, and respectful challenge. This is where men drop the mask, name what’s actually going on, and get witnessed by brothers who will hold them to their word. Our men come from all walks of life—fathers, husbands, tradesmen, professionals, entrepreneurs, men in transition—and what connects us is a shared commitment to doing the work alongside men who keep showing up.

This is not a therapy group, but the work is real. Over time, men leave the circle steadier in their relationships, clearer in their direction, and more grounded in how they lead at home, at work, and in their communities.

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Badger Squad — North Burnaby

Captains: Nicholas Li & Jason Evans
Catchment:North Burnaby (Brentwood, Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, Burnaby Mountain/SFU), Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew, and men crossing in from North Vancouver.

Badger Squad meets weekly in North Burnaby for men who want a steady circle, brothers who challenge with respect, and a place to do the inner work that actually shows up in your day-to-day life. We meet face-to-face, hold each other accountable, and use the group as a testing ground for the changes we’re committed to in the rest of our lives.

About the captains: Nick Li came to ARKA looking for the kind of brotherhood that holds you to your word—men who would call him forward when he was avoiding what mattered, and stay consistent enough that he could trust the work. He’s an entrepreneur and marketing professional who knows how easy it is to outwork the parts of life that need attention, and how a strong circle is what keeps that honest.

Jason Evans co-leads Badger Squad and brings a depth of lived experience into the circle. He’s the founder of the Shadow and Lights Project, an initiative that elevates men’s stories and the issues that don’t always get a voice—the kind of work that takes real conviction to keep doing. Jason is also a longtime entrepreneur in arts and crafts, and that maker’s instinct shows up in how he holds space: patient, attentive, and willing to sit with what’s unfinished. He believes men move forward by telling the truth, in the right company, often enough that it becomes who they are.

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Red Dragon Squad — South Burnaby

Captain: Kevan Munn
Catchment: South Burnaby (Metrotown, Royal Oak).

Red Dragon Squad meets weekly in South Burnaby for men who are ready to do the work alongside brothers committed to depth and consistency. Our circle welcomes men from across South Burnaby and the surrounding areas—a place to be witnessed, challenged, and supported as you build the life you actually want.

About the captain: Kevan Munn leads Red Dragon Squad with the kind of steady presence that makes a circle feel safe to do hard things in. He shows up consistently, listens carefully, and brings a quiet seriousness to the work that men quickly come to trust.

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Which squad is right for you?

If you live in North Burnaby, Badger Squad is likely the closest fit. If you live in South Burnaby, Red Dragon Squad is likely the closest fit.

Reach out either way—if one captain isn’t the right match, he’ll point you to the other.