We are so pleased to report that this year the NAAAW campaign office received 165 applications for 30 community event grants! In addition, we have received over 500 requests for promotional items from First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada. What an amazing demonstration of the commitment from our communities to celebrate healthy lifestyles, honour community role models and LIVE THE GOOD LIFE!

Last week the NAAAW team had the extremely difficult task of reading and rating the 165 applications for community grants. If we could – we would have funded almost everyone one. It was awe-inspiring to witness all of the creativity and enthusiasm that these communities have for NAAAW week. We would like to share with you the criteria that we used to rate the applications:

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