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mmigrants in Yellowknife represent
almost 15% of the population, which
is why Andrew Watson decided to
focus his #RisingYouth project serving this
community. He organized a cookingand
exercise class for new immigrants in his
community. "The purpose of this project is
to promote social integration by meeting
other people and learning about other
cultures, as well promote health and
wellness by learning basic exercises," he
shared.
Using sustainability as a theme,
the workshops incorporated tips and
techniques on how to make meal
prepping, grocery shopping, and fitness
more sustainable. For example, the
workshops demonstrated how to locally
source items and using seasonally
available items, as well as to recycle and
reuse packaging and containers to reduce
the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Andrew also showcased different fitness
styles and ways of staying fit and active.
"Participants enjoyed the activities and
wanted to do more of it," reflected Andrew.
"They met new people and learned how to
meal prep and do basic home exercises
including yoga."
Sustainable
Meal Prep and
Fitness with
Newcomers
Andrew Watson
The purpose of this
project is to promote
social integration by
meeting other people
and learn about
other cultures
