Ever Active

Only 33% of teen boys and just 8% of teen girls are meeting Canada's physical activity recommendation. Let those numbers sink in.

These aren't numbers to just push to the side, it's a crisis happening right before our eyes, and it's showing up in classrooms, programs and homes across Canada.

At Ever Active, we know the solution isn't an easy one. It's about creating more access, more opportunity and more communities willing to make healthier futures for EVERY kid.

Check out the full ParticipACTION progress report below, and join us in changing this story.

www.participaction.com

Call for Presenters for Shaping the Future 2027 is OPEN and we want to hear from YOU! 🎤

Present at Shaping the Future 2027 and share practical, research-informed learning that inspires real action.

📅 Proposal deadline: July 31, 2026
📍 Join us January 28–29, 2027, in Edmonton

Learn more and apply at the link below:
everactive.org/events/stf/presenters/

Looking to try something new this weekend? 🎾

TENNISfest 2026 is a FREE, large-scale TryTennis event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13th, 11 AM – 2 PM at the Edmonton ExpoCentre.

Provided by Edmonton Junior Tennis Society, this event offers all ages ‘from 3 to 83’ the opportunity to get active and have fun playing tennis in a comfortable environment.

Learn more and register
🔗www.edmontontennis.ca/tennisfest-2026

Last week, we helped support the very first School Streets initiative at St. Leo Catholic Elementary School! 💚

More than 250 students, families, and community members came together to transform the school street into a vibrant place to walk, roll, play, and connect.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create a safer, healthier, and more connected school community. Together, we're showing what's possible when we make space for active transportation, play, and belonging. Special thanks to Green Communities Canada and Centre d'écologie urbaine for their funding and support in this initiative!

What an incredible few days in the Yukon! 💚

Our team was proud to support Yukon School Sports for two days of track and field before wrapping up the week with our very own Fun Run for elementary students.

Over the course of three days, nearly 1,300 students joined in the fun! Running, cheering each other on, trying their best, and enjoying the beautiful Yukon weather.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these events such a success, and a special thank you to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for supporting opportunities that help young people build confidence, stay active, and create lasting memories.

We can’t wait to be back!

🎙️ Need a little infusion of hope?

Our newest Podclass episode features Dr. Kate Storey, who shares how we can LINK together people, organizations, and communities to create healthier schools across Canada.

As Dr. Storey reminds us, when we work together to amplify individual actions and drive system-level change, we can create healthier futures for all youth.

Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!
🔗https://bit.ly/PodclassEp69

Update: Due to unforeseen weather circumstances and considering school division procedures, the school has decided to cancel the School Street activities scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, from 7:30–8:30 AM and 2:30–3:30 PM. At this time, we are still hopeful conditions will improve for School Streets on June 4, 2026.

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It's School Streets Week!

We're so excited to kick off our first School Streets initiative at St. Leo Catholic Elementary School in Edmonton this week. Friendly reminder that School Streets is a National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI) that uses a temporary road closure in front of the school to create a safer, more welcoming space for students and families while reducing traffic congestion.⁠

Thanks to Green Communities Canada and Centre d'écologie urbaine for their delivery and partnership in this project!

Looking for a meaningful summer opportunity for your teen?

CALM+ is a 2-week hands-on learning experience designed to help students build confidence, develop real-world skills, and prepare for life after high school, all while earning up to 7 credits and 3 certifications.

📍 Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary & Medicine Hat
📅 July 13–24

Spots are limited. Learn more and register through the link below

🔗 everactive.org/learn/

We are excited to share that St. Leo Catholic Elementary School is partnering with Ever Active through the National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI) to bring a School Street to our community!

A School Street uses a temporary road closure in front of the school to create a safer, more welcoming space for students and families while reducing traffic congestion.
🗓️Tuesday, June 2 & Thursday, June 4, 2026
💚We hope you can join us!

Thanks to Green Communities Canada and Centre d'écologie urbaine for their delivery and partnership in this project!

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY 🚨

Do you know a teen who’s passionate about leadership, healthy living, and making a difference in their community?

Ever Active’s Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity for youth across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory to build confidence, share their voice, and help shape healthier futures. 💚

Learn more and apply at the link below!
🔗 everactive.org/hiring/