Events
SHAPING THE FUTURE IN THE NEXT NORMAL
Written by Kayli McClelland, Creative Media Specialist, Ever Active Schools Well that was a ride! After months of planning, a postponement and a venue change, we are proud to say that Shaping the Future 2022 was a roaring success! “It feels so good to be back together in this learning and celebratory environment! Thank you…
Read MoreJANUARY EVENTS WRAP UP
This year has started out strong here at Ever Active Schools! Every year, we host events specific to helping school communities increase their capacity for wellness. Some events are specific to youth, as students as change agents is an essential condition for comprehensive school health; while others take a broader approach, looping in teachers, administrators,…
Read MoreWHAT’S HAPPENING WITH SHAPING THE FUTURE 2021?
It’s officially 2021, which can only mean one thing: it’s almost time for Shaping the Future! In the best interest of public health, the conference will be held entirely online this year. This is as new for us as it is for you, so bear with us! We’re doing everything we can to make Shaping…
Read MoreSHAPING THE FUTURE 2020: RECAPPED
WE SAY IT EVERY YEAR, BUT THIS MAY VERY WELL HAVE BEEN THE BEST SHAPING THE FUTURE YET. All-day Wednesday and on Thursday morning, the most eager delegates attended pre-conference sessions. Some became certified Field Leaders with the Outdoor Council of Canada. Some learned inclusive teaching practices. Some contributed to re-defining recess to suit modern…
Read MoreSHAPING THE FUTURE – WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Written by Rebecca Marjoram, Communications Technologist You’ve probably seen some posts on our social media accounts or blurbs on our e-newsletter about Shaping the Future, but what exactly is it and what can you expect when you go? A CONFERENCE FOR HEALTH CHAMPIONS Now in its 11th year, Shaping the Future is…
Read MoreINDIGENOUS STUDENTS ATTEND SUMMIT TO STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE
MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ELDERS FROM FIRST NATIONS AND METIS COMMUNITIES ACROSS ALBERTA GATHERED AT WINSPORT IN CALGARY ON NOVEMBER 27 AND 28 FOR A SUMMIT ON HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE. The two-day event began with a host of active icebreaker activities that saw students interacting with new faces right off…
Read MoreNATIONAL FORUM: 2019 RECAP
THE 2019 NATIONAL FORUM ON WELLNESS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, HOSTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER CAMPUS, BROUGHT TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM 14 UNIVERSITIES AND NINE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. The two-day event centred around a sharing of knowledge and ideas among faculties to advance wellness in teacher preparation programs across the country. The room was filled…
Read MoreCELEBRATING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
It is our hope that every student in Alberta experience the diversity of Indigenous cultures on National Indigenous Peoples Day! Every year on June 21, schools all across the nation take the opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and history.
Read MoreRESILIENCY SUMMIT 2018: RECAPPED
Written by: Kayli McClelland, Creative Media Specialist, Ever Active Schools THIS YEAR’S RESILIENCY SUMMIT HAS LEFT OUR WHOLE TEAM PUMPED FOR NEXT YEAR ALREADY! Although we had some big changes this time around, we still had a successful two days of learning, sharing and celebrating. More than 30 school teams from across Alberta representing Treaties…
Read MoreLIVE ACTIVE SUMMIT 2018 RECAPPED
Written by Kayli McClelland, Creative Media Specialist, Ever Active Schools THAT’S A WRAP! The 2018 Live Active Summit has officially come to a close. Many heads nodded in agreement to Dr. Mariana Brussoni’s keynote Popping the Bubble Wrap: Making Space for Risky Play on day 1 and we heard some incredible concurrent sessions and workshops…
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