Who is walkON

walkON is a partnership of Central West Heart Health Networks including: Choices 4 Health in Halton Region, Brant Healthy Living in Brant County, Health Action in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, Together 4 Health in the Region of Waterloo, Healthy Living Niagara in the Niagara Region, the Community Heart Health Network in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. We work together to support the development of walkable communities.

Vision: By 2012, we envision an Ontario where walkable communities are the social and cultural norm.

Mission: walkON is a partnership committed to engaging the community in the creation of environments that support walking.

We value:

    All forms of active transportation
    Authentic collaboration
    Diversity of our communities
    Evidence informed practice
    Fostering innovative leadership
    The power of people to stimulate change

Structure:

At the heart of walkON is the Coordinating Committee, comprised of Heath Health Coordinators from each Central West Region. The Coordinating Committee is supported by a dynamic interdisciplinary Advisory Board of politicians, planners, public works, community services, transportation experts and community members. The Board provides technical expertise, input and guidance around different aspects of the resources offered by walkON. The Coordinating Committee will also work with a diverse Partnership Group of regional/provincial groups who share the same passion and commitment to walkable communities.

Local implementation of walkON varies in each community. For more information about local activities, contact the Coordinator in your region or review the list of Citizen Groups in Central West Ontario.