Our mission is to encourage innovative grassroots initiatives that improve the schools, communities, and lifestyles of Canadian children. As such, we help cultivate educational environments that value physical activity, healthy eating, and positive personal and social development.

Our comprehensive strategy aimed at improving the overall health of Canadian youth transcends all previous models. By assembling resources that nourish all areas of a child’s well-being, we make it possible for organizations and institutions to put their individual strengths towards a common goal. Thanks in large part to this considerable network of concerned Canadians, we not only empower educators, but also the children they teach, and the communities to which they belong.

Partnerships

The National School Health Project gratefully acknowledges the input, support, and cooperation of our partners:

• The Public Health Agency of Canada
• The University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Education
• The Canadian Research Institute for Social Policy
• The Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Health and Wellness
• The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
• The Canadian Home and School Federation
• The University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Kinesiology
• The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
• The Canadian Diabetes Association
• The Canadian Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
• Breakfast for Learning