Indigenous RunWalk Program

The Indigenous RunWalk Program (IRW) is designed to help participants gradually build fitness levels and increase their stamina in preparation for a 5 or 10K running or walking event. The IRW program has successfully been delivered since 2007 with over 800 leaders trained, reaching over 15,000 participants across the province.

All participants will receive:

RunWalk training program brochure and training logbook
Access to HealthBeat – a pre/post health screening program – which will be offered in selected communities
Weekly training tips emailed directly to your inbox
Access to online educational sessions
Grants and Financial Support

Trained IRW leaders (those who completed a two-day training session) apply for a grant to assist with developing and hosting their community RunWalk program, which can include the cost of organizing a National Indigenous Peoples Day 10K event.

2020 Healthy Living Leader Training LIVE Online!

Region	Dates	Registration Link
Northwest / Northeast	September 22 – 23rd	REGISTER
Interior	October 6 – 7th	REGISTER
Vancouver Island	October 21 – 22nd	REGISTER
Fraser / Vancouver Coastal	November 3 – 4th	REGISTER

If you’re brand new to leader training, welcome to our healthy living family! For new leaders, the first day of training is mandatory, offering sessions in program development, the holistic wellness model and active breaks. The second day is optional, but you won’t want to miss it! We’ll be offering sessions in mental wellness, nutrition and a leader panel on delivering programs throughout COVID-19.

For return leaders, please join us for the second day of training to receive brand new content for your healthy living program and to reconnect with your healthy living family.