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What is Aboriginal ActNow BC?
 Aboriginal ActNow BC is an active living health promotion strategy that aims to help address risk factors and reduce the chances of developing a chronic disease, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. This initiative forms the Aboriginal-specific component of the larger ActNow BC initiative, launched in 2005 to support healthy living and physical fitness among British Columbians as the province prepares to host the 2010 Olympics.
Aboriginal ActNow BC aims to improve physical activity and nutrition levels, reduce tobacco use, and optimize healthy choices in pregnancy. Hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C., the initiative incorporates Aboriginal knowledge and traditional approaches to healing, while supporting the role of communities in the health and well-being of their people.
Working in partnership with the First Nations Health Council, Métis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Aboriginal ActNow supports Aboriginal peoples in BC to:
- receive culturally inclusive information promoting a healthy lifestyle
- know about the full range of health promotion support information and services
- are committed to realizing health improvement goals.
Aboriginal ActNow supports more than 40 community-based healthy eating and active living projects throughout BC. We also evaluate current research on Aboriginal health and chronic disease prevention; identify gaps where more research is needed, and work to make evidence relevant, meaningful and useful for diverse BC Aboriginal communities.
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