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Spring is here! Time to get active outdoors!

posted by: Kenji category: Uncategorized

It may be wishful thinking to say that spring has sprung with snow still popping up in the forecast, but I’m saying it anyway, spring is here! To me spring means a lot more time outside! Don’t get me wrong – I love winter activities and getting out in the snow but I’m a warm [...]

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Congrats Team Sask!

posted by: Kenji category: Uncategorized

Check it out.. While not everyone can be an elite athlete and physical activity doesn’t just mean sport, the dedicated lifestyle of an athlete is something to be applauded. The young athletes who compete for Team Sask are no exception. These individuals spend a vast amount of time, effort and financial resources on developing their [...]

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Meet Nafisa! SK in motion’s new Youth Ambassador!

posted by: Kenji category: Empowerment, Engagment, Guest Blogger, Leadership, Physical activity in school, Student Leadership, Uncategorized

Being physically active didn’t seem that important to me. However, being on the Lieutenant Governor’s leadership forum changed my whole perspective. On the forum, my fellow participants and I were expected to run, jog, or walk every morning for an hour. At first I wasn’t looking forward to going out at 6:30 AM to go walk, but it wasn’t long before I got used to it. I began enjoying these walks, and I realized how much energy it gave me throughout our very busy days. I wanted to become an ambassador, because now I understand the importance of being physically active.

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Cause a Commotion – Flash Mobs!

posted by: Kenji category: Advocacy, Empowerment, Engagment, Flash Mobs, Leadership, Music, Physical Inactivity, Uncategorized

John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire other to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Smart man that Mr. Adams, and it makes sense doesn’t it:  If you want people to care about what you care about, they have to know it exists! You need to make people [...]

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World Health Day 2010

posted by: Kenji category: Education, Healthy Living, Uncategorized

I’m convinced that if you looked hard enough you could find “a day” for everyday of the year. There are the classics like Canada Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and some fascinating others that pop up year after year. Today however, is World Health Day. I’ve done some investigation to educate myself and sum it up for you. For what it’s worth, I’m on board with this day.

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Winter Olympic Wonderland

posted by: Kenji category: Uncategorized

The 2010 Winter Olympics are wrapping up this weekend, I’ve gotta say I’m chocked. I’ve watched at least a few moments of every different type of event. Like most people I enjoy some events more than others. I will totally admit to highly enjoying figure skating, of all types. Those people are athletes for sure. [...]

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