About: Will Johnson

According to statistics, approximately 40,000 people a month arrived in Canada throughout 2021 and 2022 from all over the world. Some of them were students, others were immigrants or temporary foreign workers, and an increasing number were refugees from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria. With this complex new social reality comes both opportunity…

White Rock hockey players will receive innovative mental health support following a community tragedy, thanks to the financial support of Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Move for Life project.   According to Semiahmoo Ravens U18 head coach Josh Daley, this support is coming at a critical time.  “The game and culture of hockey…

What does it mean to accomplish health for all? This year on April 7, there will be a global celebration of the 75th anniversary of World Health Day – which was first observed in 1949 and marks the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year the organization chooses a different theme selected by…

Bermuda is getting serious about physical literacy and quality sport development.  Consisting of 181 islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, the British territory began participating in the Summer Olympics in 1936 and in the Winter Olympics in 1992. Since then their national sport organizations have been making steady progress, taking home their first gold medal…

At the upcoming International Physical Literacy Conference, the University of Manitoba (U of M)’s Dr. Natalie Houser will be sharing her research into physical literacy enriched pedagogy. Her  keynote address is titled “Supporting physical literacy enriched experiences across movement contexts” and will take place on May 3. As a SSHRC-funded postdoctoral researcher in the College…

The goal is to enrich the lives of children. Founded in 2009, QuaverEd is an education technology company that aims to reach children through state-of-the-art digital resources. They specialize in innovative curricula for elementary schools across North America and around the world. Their most recent curriculum offering, QuaverHealth•PE, engages thousands of students and teachers in…

The latest addition to the keynote presenter lineup at the upcoming International Physical Literacy Conference in New York City is Dr. Brian Culp, an author and Professor at Kennesaw State University who specializes in youth physical activity, social climate, anti-racism, spatial justice, and leadership. Dr. Culp’s keynote address will focus on Physical Literacy and the…

Sport for Life is excited to announce that Tom Farrey, executive director of the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute, will be a keynote speaker at the 2023  International Physical Literacy Conference, which takes place May 2-5 in New York City, New York. An award-winning investigative reporter and author, he’ll be sharing his…

The first of our 2023 Sport for Life Summits took place in Ottawa on February 8 and 9.  The Ottawa Summit organizers prioritized knowledge exchange and engagement at the core of the program design, and it was an ideal opportunity for NSOs, MSOs, researchers, coaches, athletes and administrators to sit down and discuss big picture…

They’ve put together an eclectic team. When the community of 100 Mile House assembled their first partner table as part of the Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) initiative, it began with a trio of basketball coaches, a representative of the local soccer association, two members of a toddler play program, and an elementary school teacher.…

Are you ready to chart a new course? The National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy (NAHPL) is preparing to host their first ever Summit from March 6 to 9, 2023 at the Newport Marriott in Rhode Island. Organizers hope to create an opportunity for professionals within the health and physical literacy sectors to come…

International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the social, economic and cultural achievements of women, and a reminder of the ongoing push for equity. This year Sport for Life decided to share stories from our team members that self-identify as women about the role physical activity has played in their lives, and the inspiration…