Who is SHAPE ?

SHAPE is an Alberta-based non-profit multi-agency collaberation working together to provide a better quality of life for Albertans.

SHAPE desires to get children more active; eliminate safety obstacles in and around schools keep the environment clean by teaching children active and healthy lifestyles, and involve all members of the community.

SHAPE began with a group of individuals concerned about transportation issues around school sites. Ten Edmonton schools embarked on a pilot project during the 2000-01 school year. The principals involved in the project named this program SHAPE (Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere) as it reflects the key elements of health, safety, and the environment. The foundation of SHAPE is that the school staff, parents, students and community work together to identify concerns and develop solutions while utilizing available resources that link child traffic safety to the Alberta Curriculum.