🎧 To the Youth in Our Community: Your Body, Your Pace, Your Medicine Are you ready to get out on the land, feel your own strength, and bring really good medicine to your community Whether you want to test your speed on a mountain run, take a mindful hike through the trails, or vibe out at the waterfront with a live DJ, the 4th Annual Movement is Medicine has a spot built just for you. Remember: Registration is 100% FREE for all youth and all Indigenous participants, and you

The 4th Annual Movement is Medicine offers three distinct pathways. Whether you want to test your speed against the clock, connect deeply with the land on a rugged hike, or join a high-energy, accessible celebration at the park, you can choose the journey that fits your body and your goals. Challenge 1: Elephant Mountain Race (Timed & Competitive) The Medicine: High-energy, driven, strong, and fast. The Distance: 16 Kilometers (1,200-meter vertical climb from Lyons Bluff to t

We are looking for volunteers: Help us spread the word on social media and around the community. Help out on event day. Email us at mvmt4reconciliation@gmail.com

To make this event as accessible and supportive as possible, we are thrilled to announce a brand-new Couch to 5km Training Program! This program is completely free and specifically designed to take you from the couch to crossing the finish line at Lakeside Park with total confidence. 🦅 Guided by Our Own Community Leaders You won't be doing this alone. The training program is proudly developed and led by two incredible Nelson Indigenous runners alongside their local run clubs

1. Starting in a Good Way Our collective journey starts in a good way the Lyons Bluff trailhead in circle and in ceremony. The Gathering: we gather as one community to listen, reflect, and set intentions. Elders & Drumming: Local Elders will welcome us to the land, share words of wisdom, and lead an opening circle. The heartbeat of the drums will start our day with proper intentions, connecting us to the territory and to each other. 2. The Mountain Launch: Staggered Starts

We are asking every single person in our Movement is Medicine community to help keep our youth moving and connected to the land Reach Out and Encourage: Do you know a teenager, a family member, or a neighbor who could benefit from this? Talk to them. Tell them about the event. Sometimes, a young person just needs one trusted adult to say, "I believe you can do this." Help Them Register (It’s 100% Free!): Financial barriers shouldn't stop anyone. Remind them that all youth an