January 30 - January 31, 2025

National Forum on Wellness in Post-secondary Education

This year's National Forum on Wellness in Post-secondary Education will take place as a two-part event on the mornings of January 30th and 31st

The benefits of participating in this network include shared values, efforts, and commitment to address a cross-sectoral challenge

Safe and caring classroom environments start in university classrooms

Teachers are one of society’s most valuable resources for happy and healthy children and youth

Educational systems (K-12 and post-secondary) need to be connected for the systems to be healthy

Event Details

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.

 

This year’s forum will take place as a two-part event on the mornings of January 30th and 31st. The unique format integrates with Shaping the Future, inviting dialogue and bridge-building with educators across K-12 and post-secondary tiers. The purpose of the Forum is to continue to advance the National Agenda on Well-being in Teacher Education Programs through the priorities of research, implementation, and advocacy.

 

We hope that you'll join us in helping advance this important work across Canada.

  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

    Reserve your room here

    Please note some of our room nights are already sold out at the Fairmont. We are currently working to secure more rooms and exploring options with other local hotels for conference rates. Stay tuned for more updates and reach out to events@everactive.org with any questions.

  • Lake Louise Inn

    Reserve your room here

    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 above.

  • January 30 - January 31, 2024

  • Investment:

    Regular rate: $175 + GST and fees

    Post-secondary student rate: $120 + GST and fees

    Bundled Option w/ Shaping The Future: Regular Shaping the Future Registration + $130 +GST and fees

Program

  • Thursday, January 30th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, and during the Shaping the Future conference on Friday, January 31st from 9:15 am to 10:45 am
View the Agenda

To register for the National Forum please head to the registration link here: Look for the National Forum ticket types at the bottom of the registration page.

Register

By clicking the Register button, you will be redirected to the Eventbrite registration platform.

National Agenda for Well-Being in Teacher Education Programs

This National Agenda is a document that outlines a compelling case for action to advance well-being in teacher education programs. It prioritizes research, implementation, and advocacy, and includes a set of 9 recommendations to take individual and collective action on the issue.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Your registration covers attendance at the National Forum (not Shaping the Future) and includes the following meals: 
  • Thursday morning coffee, snack and lunch
  • Friday breakfast, coffee and snack

Your National Forum registration does not include access to the Shaping the Future conference. You may choose a discounted National Forum ticket type (National Forum Bundled Rate) if you have also registered for the Shaping the Future conference.

No, there is no need to have attended previous forums. If you’re curious about the work of the previous forums please check out the 2023 and 2024 recaps!

No, however, your ticket does provide you with access to both days. However, delegates of the Shaping the Future conference may choose to attend day two of the forum as it occurs during the Friday morning workshops of the main conference.

Shaping the Future 2025

After a year at the wonderful and magical Jasper Park Lodge, we found ourselves back where Shaping the Future has called home for so many years: the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. With the help of our wonderful sponsors, Teach Nutrition, Belair Direct, SIECCAN, and the Alberta Medical Association, we welcomed over 550 delegates from across the country and beyond to Shaping the Future 2026.