In support of the First Nations Act Now Initiative and the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, initiate, coordinate and monitor projects and activities at the regional level related to helping First Nations improve their health through regular physical activity. Efforts to focus on population health promotion and the primary and secondary prevention of type 2 diabetes by increasing levels of physical activity in the target populations.
Physical Activity Promotion & Gang Prevention Comic Book: “Path of the Warrior”
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Comic Book called the · “Path of the Warrior”. The comic book is a story on physical activity, with a sub-theme of gang prevention. The story was written by, Richard Van Camp, and illustrated by Steve Sanderson, both First Nations. The story was tested with youth and physical activity and gang prevention specialists, for authentic storylines, characters and dialogue by the Healthy Aboriginal Network. Perhaps the most redeeming feedback came from Aboriginal youth gang members incarcerated at the Manitoba Youth Centre, who loved the comic book and only asked for dialogue changes.
The First Nations Health Council, by implementing the ten-year Tripartite First Nations Health Plan, works with BC’s 203 First Nations communities to close the health gap with other British Columbians. The comic book is a great step to illustrate an alternative way to belong in a community and also be physically active. Encouraging physical activity is an important initiative of the Health Plan. As shown in this comic book, getting active at community centre’s can change youth’s life!
The comic book could be a great tool for community programs and class focused discussions. Please let us know how many books your band office, community or school would like delivered for distribution. The target age group is for 10 to 18 year olds.
If you have any questions or suggestions about youth becoming more physically active please contact the First Nations Health Society Physical Activity Specialist, Dr. Rosalin Hanna at email: .
Download in PDF format: Comic Book Guide for Instructors.
Beginner’s Fitness Program
This beginner fitness program provides you with an easy tool to attain part of your health goals. This program is for adults, and can be performed in the home or at a centre. This online program booklet is part of package that program booklet with introduction, physical assessment readiness questionnaire, booklet that demonstrates the exercises, and travel cards.
Beginners Workout Program Introduction | pdf download |
Beginner Exercise Cards | pdf download |
Beginners Home workout form | pdf download |
Fitness Workout travel cards | pdf download |
Disclaimer
All information provided in this booklet is for informational purposes only. The exercises and activities presented in this booklet may not be appropriate depending on your age and physical condition. FN Health Society recommends that you consult your physician prior to engaging in any exercises or activities presented in this booklet. FN Health Society assumes no liability for persons who undertake physical activity. If you are between the ages of 15 and 69, it is recommended that you start by completing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) reproduced in the accompanying materials.
CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Course
The FNHC is hosting a Fitness Knowledge Home Study Course through Douglas College. If you or someone from your community is interested in registering in this course please download this file for further information. CFES Fitness Knowledge Home Study Course [pdf download]
There has been lots of interest and we would like to offer the course first to ten candidates from interested First Nations communities throughout BC. The participants must be very self-motivated so that each seat is utilized and that each participant is successful in completing the program.
New! Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Resource
The new Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative resource guide contains information on support for traditional wellness, nutrition, and physical activity. It offers knowledge, community support, and capacity building tools that preserve and cultivate traditional practices and medicines. Encompassing and embracing traditional wellness brings a holistic approach to the health and wellness of BC First Nations. For reliable nutrition information, program ideas, and even potential funding sources the guide will start you in the right direction. The physical activity resources provide support, outreach, coaching, training for capacity building events, and opportunities to support regular physical activity to help First Nations adopt and sustain healthy, active lifestyles. Some of these resources have components that are especially designed for Aboriginal people, while others give us a great place to start developing something that will really work in our community.
ADI_Resources.pdf
Aboriginal Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activity Partners Council and the Five Pillars
This document outlines an operational strategy that responds to the needs of First Nations, Métis, and off-reserve Aboriginal people with respect to improving health outcomes through sport, recreation and physical activity. Through the Transformative Change Accord: First Nations Health Plan, the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan; and the Métis Relationship Accord, the improvement of health outcomes has been determined, in part, by increasing levels of physical activity in First Nations, Métis, and off-reserve Aboriginal communities.
ASRPA 5 Pillars | pdf download |
Aboriginal Youth Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activity Research Paper
Hanna, R. (2009). “Promoting, Developing, and Sustaining Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activity in British Columbia for Aboriginal Youth”. Document created for First Nations Health Society.
The opportunities to participate in sports, recreation and physical activity have a significant positive impact on the physical health, and mental and emotional wellness of Aboriginal youth in British Columbia.| pdf download |
Vision Statement
The physical activity specialist empowers and encourages First Nations people of all ages, abilities, and genders to be regularly physically active to contribute to the development of wholistic health, and to assist in the prevention of disease in our communities and families by being a source of sound scientific knowledge and cultural understanding.
Physical Activity Specialist, Dr. Rosalin Hanna
Dr. Rosalin Hanna is a member of Lytton First Nation, British Columbia. She was recently the Executive Director for the national organization, Aboriginal Women’s Health and Health Research Group, and during this time she was awarded the Pacific Association First Nations Gold Feather Award, Education category. She completed her Education, Doctoral Degree, major Exercise Science, and her Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management at the University of Central Florida, where she was nominated to the International Honour’s Society, Phi Lambda Pheta Honour Society. During her stay in the USA she was employed as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist in two major division one universities for a total of 5 years. She also worked as the second-ever female high school football coach for this role she was given the 2002 National Strength and Conditioning Association “High School Professional of the Year” for the United States. She was also the first female coach to be allowed into the NFL combines. As the of Director for Global Sports and Fitness Inc (GSF) she was nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards for the Recreation, Sport, & Active Living category.
She completed her Master’s degree in Human Kinetics, at UBC, her BA degree, Physical Education major, at Trinity Western University, and a diploma in Ph. Ed. at Langara College. Overall, Dr. Hanna has 23 years experience working in the sports, fitness, and health field in a variety of disciplines as a kinesiologist, therapist, college and university instructor, writer, speaker, high school teacher, performance specialist, and as a national level athlete. Recently, she completed in power lifting in November 2007 and won two gold provincial medals, and completed the Vancouver BMO Marathon 2008.
Resources for BC First Nation Communities
The following resources provide support, outreach, coaching, training or capacity building events and opportunities to help create community social and physical environments that are supportive of regular physical activity; and to increase knowledge and develop personal skills to enable First Nations to adopt and sustain healthy, active lifestyles.
Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hanna for any more information at:
Dr. Rosalin Hanna
Physical Activity Specialist
First Nations Health Council
1205 - 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 1A2
Phone: 604-913-2080
Cell: 778-772-5086
Toll Free: 1-866-913-0033
Fax: 604-926-9923
Email:
Resources for BC First Nation Communities
The following resources provide support, outreach, coaching, training or capacity building events and opportunities to help create community social and physical environments that are supportive of regular physical activity; and to increase knowledge and develop personal skills to enable First Nations to adopt and sustain healthy, active lifestyles.
First Nations Physical Activity Resources
International
North American Indigenous Games
Cowichan 2008
http://www.cowichan2008.com/
National
Aboriginal Sport Circle of Canada
Roundpoint Building
RR 3
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory
Cornwall Island, ON
K6H 5R7
Tel (613) 938-1176
Fax (613) 938-9181
Satellite Office
275 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 0L9
Tel (613) 236-9624
Email:
http://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/main/about.html
Information on athlete support, coach development, programs, and camps.
Provincial Offices
First Nations
Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association of BC
4-2475 Mt. Newton X Road
Saanichton, BC
V8M 2B7
Tel: 250-544-8172
Fax: 250-544-8173
Email:
http://www.asra.ca/Content/About%20Us/Index.asp
Aboriginal Coaches Manual, programs, camps, and youth council.
First Nations Clubs, Events, Leagues, and Programs
First Nations Athletes and Reading
Bridge Through Sport Program
UBC Community Affairs
Ryanne James
Tel: 604.822.4755
Cell: 604-317-7842
Email:
http://www.communityaffairs.ubc.ca/bts/readingclub.html
First Nations Basketball
All-Native Basketball Tournament
Prince Rupert, BC
Email:
http://www.allnativetournament.ca/?page=home
First Nations Canoeing
Seabird Festival
War canoe races
All Native Soccer Tournament
All Native Ball Hockey
Seabird Island Indian Band
2895 Chowat Road,
Agassiz, British Columbia V0M 1A0
Phone: 604-796-2177
Fax: 604-796-3729
Email:
http://www.seabirdisland.ca/community/eventsponsor.html
First Nations Golf
Musqueam Golf Course and Learning Academy
3904 West 51 Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6N 3W1
Phone: 604-266-2334
Fax: 604-266-2334
Email:
http://www.musqueamgolf.com
Nk’Mip Canyon Golf Course
37041-71st St., PO Box 1949,
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Toll-free: 1-800-656-5755
Phone: (250) 498-2880
http://www.nkmipcanyon.com/
Skaha Meadows Golf Course
Mail: # 113 - 437 Martin Street
Box # 202
Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 5L1
Phone: 250-492-7274
Email:
http://www.skahameadowsgolf.com/
Sonora Dunes Golf Course
1300 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6
Phone: 250-495-4653
Email:
http://www.sonoradunes.com/
Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club
1595 - 52nd Street,
British Columbia
V4M 2Z4
Phone: 604-943-2288
Fax: 604-943-6117
Pro Shop: 604-943-3911
Email:
http://www.tsawwassengolf.ca/
First Nations Hockey
Seabird Festival
War canoe races
All Native Soccer Tournament
All Native Ball Hockey
Seabird Island Indian Band
2895 Chowat Road,
Agassiz, British Columbia V0M 1A0
Phone: 604-796-2177
Fax: 604-796-3729
Email:
http://www.seabirdisland.ca/community/eventsponsor.html
First Nations Running
Honour Your Health Challenge
Contact: Denise Lecoy
Phone: 250-216-4576
Fax: 250-276-4707
Email:
http://www.honouringourhealth.ca
UBC Team - Aboriginal Runners, Cyclists, and Hikers
http://www.facebook.com/grohttp://www.tsawwassengolf.ca/up.php?gid=5878994369
First Nations Snowboarding
First Nation Snowboard Team
Aaron Marchant
FNST Founder / Operations Manager
Direct: 604-982-8632
Fax: 604-980-4523
Toll Free: 1-877-628-2288
Email:
http://www.fnriders.com/
First Nations Soccer
Namgis First Nation Soccer Tournament
National Aboriginal Day June Sports
Father’s Day (Annual)
Alert Bay, B.C.
Phone: 250-974-5556
Email:
http://june-sports-08.yikesite.com/
Seabird Festival
War canoe races
All Native Soccer Tournament
All Native Ball Hockey
Seabird Island Indian Band
2895 Chowat Road,
Agassiz, British Columbia V0M 1A0
Phone: 604-796-2177
Fax: 604-796-3729
Email:
http://www.seabirdisland.ca/community/eventsponsor.html
UBC and Musqueam Soccer Tournament
For tournament details:
UBC Community Affairs
Ryanne James
Tel: 604-822-4755
Cell: 604-317-7842
Email:
http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/media/releases/2005/mr-05-086.html
First Nations Walking
Honour Your Health Challenge
Contact: Denise Lecoy
Phone: 250-216-4576
Fax: 250-276-4707
Email:
http://www.honouringourhealth.ca
Community Sports and Recreation Programs
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
#200 - 506 Fort Street
Victoria BC V8W 1E6
Phone: (250) 388-5522
Fax: (250) 388-5502
There are 24 Aboriginal B.C. Friendship Centres in B.C. listed below and each centre’s contact information can be found on the following website:
http://www.bcaafc.com/content/view/15/278/
Programs with First Nations Involvement and Valuable Resources
2010 Legacies Now
Aboriginal Sport Development
http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/250/
Game Plan BC, Athlete Support
http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/game_plan_bc/
Spirit of BC Week
http://www.spiritofbc.com/
Action Schools BC, utilized in over 70 BC First Nation Schools
http://www.actionschoolsbc.ca/content/home.asp
Act Now BC
Tips for Family, Youth, Adults, Pregnancy, Physically Challenged, and Seniors
Email:
http://www.actnowbc.gov.bc.ca/
Activator Widget, challenge yourself or another community in physical activities
http://www.healthycommunity.ca/ActNow/Default.aspx
Arthritis Society, Joints in Motion
British Columbia and Yukon Division Office
#200 - 1645 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC. V6J 1S4
Phone: 604-714-5550
Fax: 604-714-5555
Vancouver Island: Trish Duncan
Email: or 250-519-4001
Vancouver and Lower Mainland inquires, please contact: Emily Shandruk
Email: or 604-714-5569
Toll free: 1-866-414-7766
http://www.arthritis.ca/local%20programs/bcyukon/JIM/default.asp?s=1
BC Association of Kinesiologist, Find a Kinesiologist in your Area
102 - 211 Columbia Street
Vancouver BC V6A 2R5
Phone: 604.601.5100
Fax: 604.681.4545
Email:
http://www.bcak.bc.ca/findakinesiologist.php
BC Healthy Communities
Library, Funding, Toolkits, and other resources
Phone: 250-356-0892
Toll free: 1-888-356-0892
Email: .
http://www.bchealthycommunities.ca/Content/Resources/Index.asp
BC Health Living Alliance
Fifteen initiatives implemented by members of the alliance under four major strategies: Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Tobacco Reduction, Community Capacity.
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/
BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
#101 - 4664 Lougheed Hwy.
Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5
Phone: 604-629-0965
Fax: 604-629-2651
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca
BC Healthy Living Alliance initiatives:
Walk BC, Lindsay Richardson, Coordinator
Email:
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/node/105
Everybody Active
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/node/106
Community Based Awareness Initiative
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/node/107
Built Environment and Active Transportation Initiative
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/node/108
Fitness Programs
Aquatic, aerobics, and pilates fitness, weight training and personal training, and osteofit
Fitness Leader Registration Courses (incl. Distance), Workshops, Conferences, and Events
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/fitness_program/registration/fitness_specialties/fitness_leader.htm
Recreation and Parks
Active Communities
The initiative mobilizes and collaborates with communities, local governments, First Nations and partner organizations to promote healthy lifestyle choices, increase accessibility to physical activities and build supportive community environments. There are currently over 26 Aboriginal communities registered.
Email:
http://www.activecommunities.bc.ca/wp/
Other Active Communities resources:
Active Workplace, Workbooks
Active Aging, Literature review
Active Transportation, Action plan
http://www.activecommunities.bc.ca/wp/programs-tools/program-opportunities/other-program/
High Five, Quality assurance for programs aimed at children 6-12. The Aboriginal Supplement can be found at:
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/recreation_parks/recreation/high_five/documents/Aboriginal.pdf
Everybody Gets to Play, economic support
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/recreation_parks/everybody_gets_to_play/information_overview.htm
Playground Safety Course
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/recreation_parks/parks/playground_safety.htm
Walking Programs, pedometer handbooks, and guides
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/walking/default.htm
Women in Leadership
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/recreation_parks/recreation/women_leader.htm
Youth Workers
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/youth/default.htm
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity
N202 - 801 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 6N5
Phone: 613-562-5667
Fax: 613-562-5668
http://www.caaws.ca/e/about/contact_us.cfm
Mothers in Motion
http://www.caaws.ca/mothersinmotion/home_e.html
Physical Activity for Women aged 55 to 70
http://www.caaws.ca/women55plus/index.cfm
Active and Free of tobacco
http://www.caaws.ca/activeandfree/e/index.cfm
Girls at Play
http://www.caaws.ca/girlsatplay/
Active Strategy
http://www.caaws.ca/active/eng/
On the Move
Email:
http://www.caaws.ca/onthemove/e/index.htm
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
201-185 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J2
Contact: Christine Cameron
Email:
http://www.cflri.ca/eng/about/structure.php
Canadian Sport For Life, Useful information on Physical Literacy.
http://www.ltad.ca/content/home.asp
The Coaches Association of BC
#200 - 3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC V7B 0A2
Phone: 604-333-3600
Fax: 604-333-3450
Email:
http://www.coaches.bc.ca/about/contactus.html
Get Active Now® Canada, enabling individuals with disabilities
213-120 Ottawa Street North
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3K5
Fax: (519) 568-8924
Phone: 1-800-311-9565
Email:
http://canada.getactivenow.ca/who_org.asp
Health Canada, Summer Active
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis healthy living tips
http://www.summeractive.ca/en/resources/aboriginal.aspx
BC Office
Mr. Robin Shantz, BCRPA Communications Coordinator
101 – 4664 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby , BC V5C 5T5
Phone: 604-629-0965 ext. 42
Fax: 604-624-2651
Email: or
Hearts in Motion™ Walking Club – A program encouraging people to participate in
regular physical activity by walking.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon
Toll Free: 1-888-473-4636 ext. 364
Email:
http://www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/site/c.kpIPKXOyFmG/b.3757991/k.C97D/Hearts_in_Motion8482_Walking_Clubs.htm
Healthy Hearts Society
Events, brochures, and promotion
260 - 1401 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 1C9
Phone: 604-742-1772
Toll Free: 888-742-1772
Fax: 604-742-1773
Email:
Hearts at School
Video, events, and manual
http://www.heartbc.ca/heartsatschool.html
Hearts at Work
Video, events, and manual
http://www.heartbc.ca/heartsatwork
HeartSmart Fitness Wheel
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Tips to become physically active
Toll Free: 1-888-473-4636
http://www.heartandstroke.ca
http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Kid Sport, Grants for 6-18 years old
Contact: Pete Quevillon
Phone: 604-333-3430
Email:
http://sport.bc.ca/programs/kidSportBC/
ProMOTION Plus, Programs and Services, Awards, Grants, and Library
227 – 3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC V7B 0A2
Phone: 604-333-3475
Toll Free: 1-877-55-PROMO
Fax: 604-333-3450
Email:
http://www.promotionplus.org/content/home.asp
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia
Everybody’s Welcome, Understanding Social Inclusion
201 - 221 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 4V3
Contact: Jim Sands
Phone: (604) 718-7733
Fax: (604) 736-8697
Email:
http://www.sparc.bc.ca/everybodys_welcome
Sports BC, 64 BC Sport organizations
http://www.sport.bc.ca/aboutSportBC/membershipInfo/
Sport Med BC
1325 Keith Road
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1J3
General Enquiries: (604) 903-3880
SportMed RunWalk Clinics: (604) 903-3883
SportMed Safety: (604) 903-3884
SportMed Nutrition: (604) 903-3888
SportMed Performance (604) 903-3881
Toll Free in BC: 1-888-755-3375
Fax: (604) 929-3877
Email:
Nordic Walking
http://www.sportmedbc.com/nordicwalk.php
Run Walk Programs, Honor Your Health Challenge
http://www.sportmedbc.com/hyhChallenge.php
References
Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative: Active Living Fact Sheet
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/diabete/2002_fs-fr_5-eng.pdf
Active Community 2010 Tool Kits
Sports, Fitness and Recreation programs
http://www.active2010.ca/toolkit/en/default.asp
Active Living at Work
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/fitness/work/started_manage_e.html
Act Now BC
http://www.actnowbc.gov.bc.ca/
Physical Activity Guidelines
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/everyone/physical_activity_guidelines:_f.i.t.t./
Physical Activity Safety and Injury Prevention
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/everyone/physical_activity:_safety_and_injury_prevention/
Physical Activities for Families
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/families/physical_activity_for_families/
SMART Goal Setting
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/everyone/s.m.a.r.t._goal_setting/
Endurance, Flexibility and Strength
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/everyone/endurance,_flexibility_and_strength/
Heart Rate Calculator
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/healthy_workplaces/heart_rate_calculator/
Warming Up and Cooling Down Tips
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/everyone/warming_up_and_cooling_down/
Exercising During Pregnancy
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/pregnant_women/exercise_during_pregnancy/
Physically Challenged
http://www.actnowbc.ca/EN/physically_challenged/physically_challenged,_physically_active/
Body Mass Index, Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/weights-poids/guide-ld-adult/bmi_chart_java-graph_imc_java-eng.php
Canada’s Physical Activity Guides, no charge
Order by phone: 1-888-334-9769
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/index.html
Canadian Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults
Canadian Physical Activity Guide for Children
Canadian Physical Activity Guide for Youth
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Fitness Publications
http://www.csep.ca/main.cfm?cid=574&nid=508
Diabetes Medicine Bag
http://www.diabetesmedicinebag.com/
Diabetes: Physically Active
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdpc-cpcmc/diabetes-diabete/english/prevention/activity.html
National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization
Come Meet the Challenge
http://www.niichro.com/2004/pdf/cmc-eng-binder.pdf
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
http://www.csep.ca/main.cfm?cid=574&nid=5110
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire with medical examination (PARmed-X)
http://www.csep.ca/communities/c574/files/hidden/pdfs/parmedx.pdf
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire with medical examination for Pregnancy
http://www.csep.ca/communities/c574/files/hidden/pdfs/parmed-xpreg.pdf
Silken’s Active Kids, Play Resources
http://www.silkensactivekids.ca/Content/ThingsThatHelp/Main.asp?langid=1
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia
Building Bridge Together, A workbook for series of intercultural dialogue between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples
201 - 221 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 4V3
Contact: Jim Sands
Phone: (604) 718-7733
Fax: (604) 736-8697
Email:
http://www.sparc.bc.ca/everybodys_welcome
SportMed BC Library
http://www.sportmedbc.com/libraryOverview.php