Collaborative Projects

We are built on a foundation of collaboration. Without meaningful and authentic collaboration an Alliance ceases to be an Alliance. In addition to being governed by a collaborative leadership team, the Alliance is involved in a number of exciting collaborative initiatives across Canada! Check them out!

Get Outside BC Youth Leadership Project - a youth project in support of our Natural Leaders Alliance - for youth ages 14-18. In collaboration with Mountain Equipment Co-op, CPAWS-BC, Parks Canada and BC Parks. The first phase of the project was a youth summit at North Vancouver Outdoor School in July 2011. The second phase is in August when, on International Youth Day (August 12), the natural leaders will be hosting their own events in parks across the province. Phase III will be a reunion event that will enable the natural leaders to share stories and plan for future outdoor activities together.

Healthy by Nature Forum - September 20-23, 2011 in Vancouver, BC. A multi-sector dialogue focused on building professional awareness of the fundamental health and well-being benefits of nature. In collaboration with BC Parks, Parks Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, BC Healthy Communities, BC Ministry of Health, Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, and others.

Healthy Children Healthy Spaces is a collaborative initiative aimed at making progress on policy to support easier, safer access to quality outdoors spaces for children in Canada.  The project is led by KidActive and is in partnership with us, Carp Ridge Learning Centre and International Play Association.

Take Me Outside is an organization focused on delivering the Take Me Outside Run Across Canada project during 2011. Along the way, Colin is stopping at schools to inspire students and teachers to spend more time outside!  Take the Challenge here!