Presentation to the 2015 ARPA Provincial Forum

*Engaging in an Active Alberta

*Active Alberta Explained

*Framework for RecreationVision

Everyoneengagedinmeaningful,accessiblerecreationexperiencesthatfoster:

IndividualWellbeingWellbeingofNaturalandBuiltEnvironmentsCommunityWellbeing

ValuesPublicGoodInclusionandEquitySustainability

PrinciplesLifelongParticipationOutcome‐DrivenQualityandRelevanceEvidenceBasedPartnershipsInnovation

Goals

Priorities

ActiveLiving

Inclusion&Access

ConnectingPeople&Nature

SupportiveEnvironments

RecreationCapacity

‐ Participationthroughoutthelifecourse

‐ Physicalliteracy‐ Play‐ Reducesedentarybehaviours

Equitableparticipationforall,regardlessofsocioeconomicstatus,age,culture,race,Aboriginalstatus,gender,ability,sexualorientationorgeographiclocation.

‐ Naturalspacesandplaces

‐ Comprehensivesystemofparks

‐ Publicawarenessandeducation

‐ Minimizenegativeimpacts

‐ Collaborativesystem‐ Careerdevelopment‐ Advancededucation‐ Capacitydevelopment

‐ Communityleadership

‐ Volunteers‐ Knowledgedevelopment

‐ Provideessentialspacesandplaces

‐ Useexistingstructuresformultiplepurposes

‐ Renewinfrastructure‐ Activetransportation‐ Partnershipsinsocial

environment‐ Recreationeducation‐ Assessmenttools‐ Aligncommunity

initiatives

*Active Alberta

VisionAlbertansenjoyahighqualityoflife,improvedhealthandwellness,strongcommunities,economicbenefitsand

personalfulfillmentthroughrecreation,activelivingandsport.

GuidingPrinciplesAccessibilityandInclusionCitizenshipHolisticBenefitsKnowledge‐basedDecisionMaking

PartnershipandCollaborationPursuitofExcellenceQualityofLife

OutcomesActive

AlbertansActive

Communities

ActiveCoordinatedSystem

ActiveEngagement

ActiveOutdoors

ActivePursuitofExcellence

More Albertans are more active,

more often

Alberta communities are

more active, creative, safe and inclusive

Albertans are connected to

nature and able to explore the

outdoors

Albertans are engaged in

activity and in their

communities

All partners involved in providing recreation, active living and sport

opportunities to Albertans work together in a coordinated system

Albertans have opportunities to achieve athletic

excellence

*Are they separate?

*No…everything is connected!

*A new interpretation…GOA

Community/Organization

Individual

KEY MESSAGES:

1. The interconnectedness between outcomes

2. The varying degrees of influence that each actor in system has

3. We exist in a ‘system’

*Alignment is strong

*Recreation & Physical Activity Division

Active Alberta

Sector Engagement

Cross-Ministry Collaboration

Policy Leadership

Project Management

Evaluation & Analysis

Foresight & Design

Knowledge Mobilization

Grants & Contracts

Best Practices

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tool

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Work with partners to identify, design, influence and develop recreation, physical activity and sport policy & standards

Manage and influence resources to benefit recreation and physical activity initiatives and organizations

Facilitate system integration and alignment

Engage partners in the planning and evaluationof quality program initiatives

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*A New Look

Executive Director

Policy and Strategy Branch

Policy Analysts

Research & Evaluation

Strategic Initiatives

Operations and Partnerships Branch

Percy Page Centre

Rec & PA Consultants

Park & Wildlife Ventures

*Recreation and the GOA

majorprojects.ab.ca

• Currently 11 projects underway throughout the province

• Coordinated by Alberta Infrastructure

• Other projects that work towards Active Alberta in other ministries

*Active Alberta Across the GOA

50Year

Transportation

Plan

Alberta has an integrated, cost effective, environmentally responsible, multi-modal transportation system that is safe, affordable and accessible.

Competitiveness, Market Access and Economic Growth

Long Term Sustainability

Connected and Active Communities

Innovation and Technology Integration

Environmental Stewardship

Safety and Security

ActiveAlberta

Policy

Alberta is a place where everyone contributes to making our communities inclusive and welcoming; where people enjoy opportunities to fulfill their potential and benefit from our strong social, economic and cultural life

Active Albertans

Active Outdoors

Active Communities

Active Engagement

Active Pursuit of Excellence

Active Coordinated

System

*Active Alberta and You

*What can you do?

*www.active.alberta.ca

*Let us know … *rpad@gov.ab.ca