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Active Outreach - Red Fox Waking

The Vancouver Park Board and the Red Fox pilot hosting agency Helping Spirit Lodge Society are working together under the Vancouver Active Communities Network (VACNet) initiative to support Aboriginal families to become "20% More Active By 2010".

"The Active Communities Initiative is all about becoming more active in our day-to-day lives," said Active Communities Co-Chair Bob Lenarduzzi. "Many people and organizations are participating in the Vancouver Active Communities Network to help people become more fit and active. Active Outreach is really helping that along."

Bob Lenarduzzi and Co-Chair Sharon Urton were joined by Park Board Commissioner Korina Houghton, Councillors Suzanne Anton and Kim Capri, Emma Sutherland and Silva Tenenbein from Active Outreach, and Hazel Cardinal and Rhonda Alvarez Licona of Helping Spirit Lodge Society. The launch, which was opened by Grandma Harris's Dancers, was held at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre (1607 East Hastings Street) on Tuesday, February 20.

Active Outreach - Red Fox Waking, is part of the VACNet outreach program that enables, encourages and supports Vancouverites to enjoy healthy active lifestyles. Aboriginal children participating in the Red Fox Waking program receive a "Red Fox Trail Tracker" booklet of fun fitness activities that helps them explore many of the recreation opportunities available in Vancouver.

The City and Vancouver Park Board have embraced the Provincial Government's ACT NOW BC program targeted at getting BC residents 20% more active by 2010 making Vancouver and the Province the most physically active venue ever to host the Olympics and Paralympics.

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