This guidebook can be used by anyone who is looking to foster a deeper sense of belonging within their communities, the organizations in which they work or volunteer, and in their personal lives. It is principally designed for people working with and supporting members of the community who are most susceptible to marginalization and exclusion. The objective of this guidebook is that the information and strategies shared within its pages will assist community organisations and neighbourhoods in their efforts to enhance the community dynamic of belong so that all people, especially individuals who are most marginalized, feel a sense of belonging.
- Author/Origin:
- The New Story Group of Waterloo Region
Every year, communities, wellness networks, workplaces and school leaders are encouraged to organize a community-based Parks & Trails Day event. This province-wide event is an opportunity to promote healthy, active living in your community while celebrating the many incredible outdoor spaces in our beautiful province. This guide was designed to support any organization or group willing to plan an event.
To view a map of this year’s Parks and Trails Day events or register an event your group will be hosting, visit New Brunswick Trail’s website HERE.
- Author/Origin:
- Parks and Trails Day NB
This toolkit is designed to assist community organizations who want to start a farmers’ market. It outlines key steps to starting a market, and provides a range of tools and supports to help along the way.
- Author/Origin:
- Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador
A not-for-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to the development and promotion of fitness and active living in New Brunswick. It is a membership-based organization that consists of over 300 certified fitness professionals. You will find on their website information about fitness, how to get started, and suggestions of home-based fitness activities.
- Author/Origin:
- Fitness New Brunswick
Formally known as the New Brunswick Food Security Action Network (NBFSAN), Food for All NB’s mission is to provide leadership in the advancement of food security in New Brunswick through:
- Networking
- Knowledge and information sharing
- Public Relations and Building partnerships
Food for All NB’s website includes a directory of resources, a list of NB programs and partners, and updates relating to food security in New Brunswick and Canada.
- Author/Origin:
- Food for All NB
This website offers you the opportunity to join various networks, in order to connect with people across Canada who are interested in exchanging, learning and working together to advance specific issues.
- Author/Origin:
- Food Secure Canada
The Go NB grant is designed to strengthen physical literacy and reduce barriers to sport participation for children and youth, with a particular focus on under-represented populations. Provincial and Local Sport organizations, municipalities, non-profits and First Nations are all eligible for this grant. The objectives of this program are two-fold:
a) Supporting projects that strengthen physical literacy and children and youth participation that
are compatible with the first three stages of Canadian Sport for Life: Active Start, FUNdamentals
and Learn to Train.
b) Supporting projects that provide opportunities for persons from under-represented and/or
marginalized populations to actively participate in sport. Under-represented groups include:
Aboriginal youth, persons with a disability, women and girls and economically disadvantaged
- Author/Origin:
- New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture - Sport and Recreation Branch
This program develops and supports health promotion efforts that involve all areas of health, including physical, emotional and social health; preventing injury and disease; supporting healthy decision-making and behaviours which will last into adulthood; and encouraging successful learning.
- Author/Origin:
- New Brunswick Department of Health
This resource designed for coordinators of after-school programs provides information regarding the links between participation in quality, active after-school programs and children and youth’s mental health, including the association between participation in physical activity and mental health benefits.
- Author/Origin:
- Canadian Active After School Partnership
An illustrated video designed to support individuals and communities in working towards healthy schools. The video provides a strong foundation for healthy schools, including building capacity, communicating the concept, and supporting a broad audience (including public health, recreation, education, parents, and kids) in understanding the role that they can play in building healthy schools.
- Author/Origin:
- Physical Activity Resource Centre - Ophea
