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Together for Healthier Futures

A registered national charity focused on the well-being of children and youth.

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Mission

To lead, activate, and build capacity for settings that nurture health and well-being.
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Vision

Thriving schools and communities where children and youth grow, learn, and belong.
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Values

Our values of relationships, inclusion, growth, community voice, kindness, and well-being guide who we are and all we do.

We’ve officially launched a refreshed brand and updated name that reflects our commitment to our vision and mission. It recognizes both school and community spaces as integral environments to nurture health and well-being and the incredible impact we can have when we work together for healthier futures.

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The Ever Active Impact

2024 - 2025

We reached 69,457 kids

through programming aimed at supporting kids through play and movement, growing leaders, building belonging, and shaping brighter futures.

We supported well-being for equity-deserving children and youth

through 37% of our 1433 interactions. Ever Active is focused on the well-being of all children and youth, with special care for reaching kids who need it most.  

DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every dollar helps us to shape a better future for children and youth

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In the 2024-25 school year we reached 262,595 people!
(an average of 719 people per day!)

YOUR DONATION HELPS TO:

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Provide programming to children and youth that fosters play and movement, grows young leaders and builds belonging

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Support mentorship in schools and communities that creates culture change towards well-being

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Host meaningful events for children and youth as well as school and community leaders to support growth and learning

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Build evidence-based resources to help the people we serve learn about and experience well-being

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Ever Active would like to acknowledge the land and recognize all Indigenous Peoples whose footprints have marked these lands from time immemorial.  ​​We are grateful for the stewardship and teachings of Elders and traditional Knowledge Keepers and the efforts of youth and individuals who continue to protect the land, water, languages and stories. Ever Active acknowledges that Reconciliation is an ongoing process and not a destination. We commit to support Truth and Reconciliation initiatives in our communities, and will honour, respect, and support meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples in all opportunities.

Still We Rise

Registration for Virtual and In-Person are now Open!

Still We Rise is more than an event, it’s a movement of joy, resilience, and connection. Designed for Indigenous youth by Indigenous youth, this interactive gathering creates opportunities for connection, learning and play.

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Stay In the Know

Ever Active’s latest blog posts.

Tales from Early Teaching with the Educator Advisory Council

Feb 2, 2026

written with the Educator Advisory Council As any educator knows, the first steps into a classroom environment can present a whole host of challenges that schooling simply can’t prepare you for, only experience can. We asked our Educator Advisory Council, a collective of educators across Alberta and beyond, to reflect on their early days of…

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What a Year for IYMP

Dec 17, 2025

written by Dr. Teena Starlight, Amanda Patrick and Zetta Anderson The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP) had an impactful 2024–2025 school year, with a continued focus on youth leadership, skill development, and relationship-building. Indigenous high school mentors were trained to plan and deliver weekly healthy living programs for elementary students, gaining confidence, responsibility, and hands-on…

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What if Every Child Could Thrive?

Dec 1, 2025

written by Louise McClelland What if every child woke up excited to learn, play, and grow in a space where they felt safe, supported, and seen? What if every adult around them knew how to nurture that well-being, at school, at home, and in the community? At Ever Active, these are the types of questions…

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Walking & Wheeling Through Winter

Nov 24, 2025

written by Jenn Mireau New data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2022–2024) shows that many children and youth are still not getting enough daily physical activity. While more than half of children aged 5–11 achieve the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity, only 21% of youth aged 12–17 meet this benchmark. These findings highlight…

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Hot Tips for Cold Weather Recess

Nov 17, 2025

written by Chesa Peter Cold Weather doesn’t have to freeze fun!  When the snow starts falling and the thermometer dips, recess can quickly become one of the most debated times of the school day. How cold is too cold? What if students forget their mittens, again?! And how do we offer students choice when space…

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Behind The Joyline

Nov 3, 2025

Written by Mason Ulvestad Now Introducing…Ever Active In what is shaping up to be our worst-kept secret, we’ve rebranded! With a refreshed brand and updated name (with some joylines!), we can better reflect our commitment to our new vision and mission. The new look recognizes both school and community spaces as integral environments to nurture…

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Get Outdoors and Reimagine Learning at Shaping the Future 2026

Oct 31, 2025

Written by Louise McClelland Conference professional learning doesn’t have to mean just sitting in a hotel ballroom. At Shaping the Future 2026, we’re stepping outside, literally, and inviting attendees to reimagine how learning can look, feel and thrive in the outdoors. This year, we’re heading to Edmonton, where the conference will still feature the interactive…

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Why Staff Well-Being Belongs at the Centre of Every Board Decision

Oct 28, 2025

Written by Louise McClelland As Alberta welcomes new and seasoned school trustees, it’s important to note the unique position of influence these folks have. While much of the attention in governance is on budgets, policies, and student outcomes, one of the most powerful levers for positive impact is the well-being of teachers and school staff.…

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Finding Balance: Wellness After the Return to the Classroom

Oct 20, 2025

Written by: Leith Monaghan The Return When the cold crisp air begins to infiltrate the dog days of summer, the educator’s senses begin to tingle, signalling it is almost time for the  “return” – the seasonal fall migration from a teacher’s summer locale to their winter working grounds in the classroom.   The “return” can be…

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Journaling in Physical Education and Wellness (PE&W)

Oct 10, 2025

Written by Chesa Peter In alignment with the new Alberta K-6 PE&W curriculum, Ever Active has released the PE&W Student Journal resource in both English and French. This resource includes over 50 journaling prompts and pages per grade, and is currently available for at no cost! Why Journaling Fits in Physical Education and Wellness Journaling…

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EVER ACTIVE

2nd Floor
Percy Page Centre
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3K6

780-454-4745
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We gratefully acknowledge operational grant funding from the Government of Alberta