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What diverse BC families need to be active
The Families Getting Active Report reflects recommendations from diverse BC families to address barriers to physical activity.
Truth and Reconciliation is Our Shared Responsibility
10 years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada published their Final Report and 94 Calls to Action. Then and now, the BC Alliance for Healthy Living is dedicated to working with Indigenous partners and communities to bridge health inequities.
Environmental Barriers to Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Families Getting Active: Additional Resources
Growing evidence showed that less active families in BC face unique challenges that need targeted, community-informed solutions. In order to address these challenges, the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative (the Collaborative) wanted to hear from communities about what they need so they can enjoy being active. This resulted in our Families Getting Active Report, which…
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Share Recommendations for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Families of Children with Disabilities Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
Physical activity programs help families of children with disabilities find community – but costs, registration and supports are challenging to navigate.
Families Impacted by Low Income Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Rural and Remote Youth and Families Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Newcomer Families Share Ideas for Greater Inclusion in Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
Indigenous Leaders Share Ideas to Strengthen Families’ Physical Activity
The content below is part of the Families Getting Active Report, which reflects the voices of equity-deserving families across BC who especially benefit from targeted, community-informed supports for participating in physical activity. Learn more about this project here.
After-school Active Play Club webinar recording
When we let children play on their own, they find ways to take risks and learn more about themselves and others. Studies show that when children engage in risky play, they build self-confidence, resilience, and even risk-management skills.
In the news: Barrier-free swims and skates in Port Hardy
Our Active Communities Grant Program continues to make waves as access to low-barrier or barrier-free physical activity opportunities become available to more people across the province.

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