by ParticipACTION | Jun 27, 2022 | Mental Health
The Alberta Health Services’ Move Your Mood program was one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. The incredibly damaging effects of the pandemic on our...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 21, 2022 | Inclusion
The Recreation & Parks Association of Nunavut (RPAN)’s Get HAPPY Summer Day Camp was one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. June 21 is National...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 16, 2022 | Mental Health, Outdoors
Engage with the great outdoors to feel good in both body & mind Here at ParticipACTION, we pride ourselves on a great number of things when it comes to keeping Canadians of all ages and abilities happy, healthy and active. From providing the motivation and the...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 13, 2022 | Inclusion
Rising Stars is one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. “It all began 25 years ago in northern Quebec,” said Andrew Peters, PhD, founding...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 6, 2022 | Inclusion
Imagine leaving your home to immigrate to a new country, especially one where you don’t speak the language or have community connections. Consider how challenging it would be to not only access the essentials you need, like medical care, housing, food or...
by ParticipACTION | May 30, 2022 | Inclusion, Women's Health
“It all began with a conversation a few years ago with Hockey Nova Scotia about how to increase opportunities for girls, especially in Indigenous communities, to play hockey,” said Ryan Francis, co-founder and lead of the Hockey Nova Scotia Indigenous...
by ParticipACTION | May 25, 2022 | Workout
Looking for a fun and simple way to clock some of the recommended 150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous activity? Then check out this total-body, moderate-intensity workout you can do in just 10 to 15 minutes to soak up some health-boosting benefits. All you need...
by ParticipACTION | May 2, 2022 | Screen Time, Family
Put away the screens for a while & get moving instead Tablets. Phones. Computers. TVs. Both adults’ and kids’ screen time is on the rise. While it’s OK to take some time for self-care or lounging, it’s also important to remember that...
by ParticipACTION | Apr 19, 2022 | Outdoors, Uncategorized
As a society that spends increasingly less time outdoors, it’s not surprising that many of us experience nature deficit disorder. It’s unfortunate that we don’t get outside more often because being surrounded by nature has all kinds of...
by ParticipACTION | Apr 18, 2022 | Workout
Gardening offers many benefits to physical, mental and social well-being. Not only does it give you the chance to get some fresh air and sunshine, but gardening also provides valuable opportunities for muscle and bone building. This is because it requires you to...