January 30 - February 01, 2025
Shaping the Future
Join Ever Active Schools for the 16th annual Shaping the Future conference!
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“Loved the conference and so did the entire team. Everyone left feeling rejuvenated and calm. We will be back next year.”
“The commitment to health and wellness and the location truly make this conference
unique. Shaping the Future is an engaging, memorable, and restorative option for professional development.”
“This is the best conference I’ve ever attended. I loved how you could choose how much or
little movement you wanted to incorporate in your day.”
"A good mix of practical and theoretical content ... applicable to numerous stakeholders More of the same in Lake Louise next year, please!"
When
January 30 - February 01
2025
Where
Fairmont Lake Louise
Treaty 7 Territory
Investment
Main Conference Registration
$689+GST and Eventbrite Fees
Group Registration
$619+GST and Eventbrite Fees
Post-Secondary Student
$599+GST and Eventbrite Fees
Registration
Registration is open for 2025! Click the button below to register
Please note, you will be taken to Eventbrite, a third-party event registration platform
National Forum on Wellness In Post-Secondary Education
Join us for the fifth National Forum on Wellness in Post-Secondary Education in Lake Louise, Alberta as we discuss well-being in Post-Secondary Education and its importance across the education system.
Research Roundtable - January 29
The Research Roundtable at Shaping the Future is a unique opportunity to foster relationships and enhance knowledge exchange among health and education partners involved in school health research. Click the button below to learn more.
Become an Outdoor Explorer in Your School! - January 30
This experiential outdoor workshop will give you the tools and ideas you’ll need to start exploring natural spaces with your students. You will receive an explorer kit with the building blocks for outdoor lessons in science, health and physical education, art, math and language arts for all grades.
Shaping the Future 2025 Agenda
Check out the amazing sessions and events happening all throughout Shaping the Future!
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Sunaina Sharma
Building a Future-Ready School Community: Lessons From Student Voices
Explore insights from student voices on building a future-ready school community. This keynote delves into creating healthy, engaging, and inclusive environments through meaningful technology use, fostering connections, and managing distractions. Join Sunaina Sharma as she shares practical strategies and stories that prioritize student well-being, empowering them academically and beyond.
Dr. Jerome Cranston
Disrupt and Dismantle Social Inequities and Systemic Racism in and Through Education to Dream and Design a World That is Healthier
In this keynote lecture by drawing on research and experience Jerome Cranston, Ph.D. (Vice-Provost: Students and Learning & Professor, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan) will illustrate how amid the current politically charged environment there is a growing pushback against initiatives focused on equity and racial justice in the education-sector. This even though research suggests that many of these initiatives hold out the greatest promise for success for those denied the opportunity for an equality based on the outcomes of their lives. Jerome will use the keynote to call in educators to listen, learn and become active in (re)considering how education from kindergarten through post-secondary can be the best hope for healthier lives, schools and communities.
Kieran Good and Yusrra Asrar
EAS Youth Advisory Council Keynote: Inspiring School and Community Leaders to Shape the Future for All Students
Join Kieran Good and Yusrra Asrar, two Ever Active Schools Youth Advisory Council members, as they share their school stories and education experiences and impart important messages on key issues relevant to youth, to guide school and community leaders to shape the future for all students.
Accommodations
Hotel inventory is very low in Lake Louise over the conference dates. Contact events@everactive.org with any questions or concerns related to accommodations.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise Inn
Please note some room nights are sold out at the Lake Louise Inn.
We have secured a discounted rate for the Lake Louise Inn. Room rates start at $139.00 plus taxes and fees. To reserve, guests may either contact the hotel directly at 403-522-3791 and reference “Ever Active Schools 2025” or use the unique booking link below.
A complimentary shuttle service to and from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for our conference guests will be provided. Additionally, complimentary parking is available at the Fairmont for Lake Louise Inn guests only.
For your safety, we encourage you to take advantage of the shuttle service rather than driving.
Reserve by December 27, 2024, to receive these rates online. Reservations can still be made by calling the Reservations team after this date. Room availability is based on the inventory when booking, so the sooner, the better!
Please note the booking link will redirect you away from the Ever Active Schools website.
Mountaineer Lodge
We have secured a discounted rate for the Mountaineer Lodge. To reserve, please click the button below and use the promo code EAS2025 to receive the Shaping the Future 2025 discount
Please note the booking link will redirect you away from the Ever Active Schools website.
Apply to be an Exhibitor
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your organization at Shaping the Future conference! Connect with 400+ delegates in education, health, active living, and recreation.
Apply to be an exhibitor HERE and successful applicants will be contacted within 1-2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shaping the Future 2025 will take place from January 30, 2025 - February 1, 2025, in Lake Louise, Alberta at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise.
Please see the above section in accommodations to view the hotel rates we have secured for Shaping the Future 2025.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at events@everactive.org.
The following meals are included with your main conference registration:
- Thursday- afternoon snack
- Friday- breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Saturday- breakfast and lunch
Additionally, Shaping the Future delegates will receive 20% of dinners at their leisure (food and non-alcoholic beverages only) in Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise dining outlets (excludes the Chateau Lake Louise Deli) during the conference
Our full conference agenda is available above.
Be sure to check the website frequently for the most up-to-date information, and sign up for our e-newsletter to be notified of the latest details.
Ever Active Schools does not currently offer financial support outside of funded project work. We will update this list with funding opportunities that may be available through outside organizations and/or conference partners.
- The ATA Educational Trust offers bursaries and grants to Alberta teachers and educational researchers. Learn more.
All cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Registration details may be modified until January 15, 2025, after January 15, 2025, no cancellations with a refund will be accepted. Contact info@everactive.org for assistance in modifying or cancelling your registration. Please note that Eventbrite fees are non-refundable and are not included in the $50 cancellation fee.
We have created a ridesharing planner through Caroster which can be found here
Our call fro presenters for Shaping the Future 2025 has officially closed. Please stay tuned for our Call for Presenters for Shaping the Future 2026
Thank you to our event sponsors and partners!
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