by ParticipACTION | Nov 1, 2021 | Family, Exercise
At Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. NBS knows how dance affects our bodies, minds and souls. We know it because we live it...
by ParticipACTION | Oct 26, 2021 | Inspiration, Outdoors
Britt Pearson’s Yukon lifestyle combines her love of dogs, the wilderness and staying active. Spectacular mountain views, wide-open vistas, glistening waters…and a mountain biking woman with a pack of nine dogs happily barrelling behind her? If you spend enough time...
by ParticipACTION | Oct 9, 2021 | Outdoors
Yukon’s ‘embarrassment of riches’ fuels Kalin Pallett’s passion for the outdoors Almost two decades ago, Kalin Pallett wanted to change his life. The Mississauga-born paddler loved his hometown but was keen to embark on an adventure that would support his career...
by ParticipACTION | Sep 15, 2021 | Inspiration, Outdoors
Ultramarathoner Amy Kenny’s deep connection to her sport and the Yukon landscape The Yukon first captivated Amy Kenny’s heart when she toured through the territory on a cycling adventure 16 years ago. For years after she returned to her hometown of...
by ParticipACTION | Aug 9, 2021 | Inspiration
“Being mentally occupied with a sport or a goal or a dream, I do think it helps you deal with stress.” Many Canadians want to find a way to move their bodies every day. That’s because engaging in daily physical activity is one of the simplest and most effective ways...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 17, 2021 | Inspiration, Community
“It’s really amazing to be able to invite people in the community to get active together, even at a distance.” The strength and bonds of communities have been put to the test over the past year and a half, and it obviously hasn’t been easy...
by ParticipACTION | May 19, 2021 | Inspiration
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. “The hardest part is just going out there and doing it. It gets easier as you get started. I’ve...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 23, 2021 | Inspiration, Mental Health
“I truly believe that being active & making an effort to be outside, to do an activity of some kind, will be key for us to recover from the effects of the pandemic.” When it comes to high-performance athletes, engaging in physical activity comes...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 16, 2021 | Inspiration, Inclusion
“No matter where you are in your life, physical activity plays an important role.” Adversity. It can come at any time and take on many different forms. For a young Chantal Petitclerc, it came at only 13 years old when an accident stole her ability to...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 1, 2021 | Outdoors, Exercise, Mental Health
This article was contributed by the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. Spring is finally here, which means more sunshine, warmer weather and outdoor activities and exercise. “Green exercise”, or getting active outdoors, is an important tool for...
