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Enabling children and youth to thrive by boosting the environments in which they learn, grow and play.

02/28/2024

Why do our Youth Engagement Coordinators (YECs) matter? We know that educators already have their plates full. Our YECs go into schools around the province to work with students to develop school-based initiatives to promote health and well-being outcomes. At UpLift, we are helping to build the capacity for healthy schools.

02/06/2024

At UpLift, we are working with school communities and our government partners to ensure consistent, equitable delivery of the proven Health Promoting Schools model across Nova Scotia. We operate using the five strategies below. Learn more here: https://www.upliftns.ca/en/about-uplift

01/31/2024

Giving students the opportunity to play a key role in creating health-promoting schools is not only resulting in a healthier province, but it's developing leaders for tomorrow.

01/23/2024

It takes a to raise a . Bringing together partners who care about the health and well-being of NS children, we are creating a healthier future generation! Learn more about who we work with at https://www.upliftns.ca/en/partners

01/17/2024

Through an Student Action Grant and the help of one of our Youth Engagement Coordinators, the leadership team at Chester Area Middle School worked across grades to engage their peers and create a new learning space filled with new furniture and a beautiful mural.

01/09/2024

Why are Youth Engagement Coordinators vital for creating healthy Nova Scotia schools? By being in schools across the province, YECs help students and teachers understand what it means to live well and healthy, while empowering them to make decisions that build healthy school communities for the future. Learn more about our YECs, https://www.upliftns.ca/en/our-team

01/04/2024

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12/21/2023

Nova Scotia's youth know what is needed to strengthen their school communities, but their voices are not always heard. Our Youth Engagement Coordinators play an important role in amplifying youth voices and bringing ideas to reality so students can learn about health and well-being in ways that make sense to them. See the outcome of our work here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pLOkwhXn_V0

12/15/2023

Our province cares about the health of its youth. Through our advisory and working committees, UpLift brings together key players from Nova Scotia Government, health and education to set joint goals, strengthen relationships and coordinate the delivery of health-promoting initiatives in schools. Learn more here: https://www.upliftns.ca

12/12/2023

Through an Student Action Grant, we helped Pine Ridge Middle School build a fully accessible school garden using mobi-mats! This student-led initiative helps students learn about creating inclusive, accessible spaces while developing independence and leadership skills.

12/06/2023

🍎🤸 Healthy children grow out of health-promoting environments. Working in schools across Nova Scotia, we are helping schools create spaces where healthy choices are easy!

12/01/2023

HPS in Nova Scotia: Past, Present, and Future!

Read the commentary here: https://journal.phecanada.ca/issues/393/volume-88-issue-1/health-promoting-schools-nova-scotia-past-present-and-future

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1318 Robie Street
Halifax, NS
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http://www.upliftns.ca/

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