YELLOWKNIFE (June 29, 2012) – Seven NWT schools are receiving certificates and cash awards for producing videos that promoted healthy eating and healthy lifestyles:
Mackenzie Mountain School, Norman Wells
Weledeh Catholic School, Yellowknife
Kaw Tay Whee School, Dettah
École J.H. Sissons School, Yellowknife
William MacDonald School, Yellowknife
Joseph Burr Tyrrell School, Fort Smith
Thomas Simpson School, Fort Simpson
“Congratulations to all the winners as well as everyone who participated in the campaign this year,” said Tom Beaulieu, Minister of Health and Social Services. “I can tell that many hours of hard work went into making these videos, and I am pleased to acknowledge their efforts. They have interesting, insightful, and funny messages.”
This year’s tri-territorial Drop the Pop campaign, Spread the Word, encouraged schools and students to ‘spread the word’ about the harmful effects of sweetened beverages. In addition to the video contest, 39 schools received funding to participate in healthy-eating activities in 2012.
Drop the Pop is an investment in prevention, education and awareness, one of the priorities of the 17th Legislative Assembly, and promotes healthy eating as part of the Healthy Choices Framework.
For more information, contact:
Damien Healy Manager, Communications Department of Health and Social Services Tel: (867) 920-8927 Email: damien_healy@gov.nt.ca