The University of British Columbia (Faculty of Education), the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle, the Health & Fitness Federation of Canada, the Health & Fitness Society of BC, and the Indigenous Health & Physical Activity Program (UBC) are proud to announce that Vancouver hosted the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, October 12 to 14, 2021.
The ISPAH Congress represents the world’s largest forum related to physical activity and public health. ISPAH is recognized as the leading global society focusing on promoting physical activity across the lifespan.
Conducted in a virtual manner owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 8th ISPAH Congress brought together thought-leaders, policy makers, community leaders, Indigenous elders, and researchers from countries from all over the world for conversation, debate, and innovation based on the theme of “The Wholistic Approach to Health and Wellness through Physical Activity: Body, Spirit, and Mind.” A key objective of the conference was on promoting wholistic health and wellness within Indigenous communities.