Subseries consists of correspondence and accompanying informational material related to the fitness and recreation functions of the Fitness and Amateur Sport branch of the Department of National Health and Welfare. Records include reports, newspaper and magazine clippings, posters, newsletters, meeting minutes, pamphlets and brochures, news releases, itineraries, and speeches by Minister Campagnolo and others. Includes correspondence regarding funding and requests for financial assistance for fitness programs and facilities, Campgnolo’s green paper entitled “Toward a National Policy on Recreation” and feedback on the publication, the promotion of physical fitness programs, employee fitness and the Exercise Break Program, ParticipACTION, physical education in schools, fitness programs for seniors, the Canada Fitness Award Program, and sports and recreation programs for First Nations people. Also includes alphabetical name registry files for sport associations and organizations that contain correspondence and informational material related to specific groups.
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- Physical activity, occupations or amusements for the purpose of wellness, socializing, relaxation, entertainment or competition
- Sports, outdoor recreation, hobbies, games, travel, etc.
- Individuals, organizations, clubs
- Professional and amateur competitors/teams
- Education and training related to sports, recreation and leisure
- Businesses related to sports, recreation and leisure
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- MemoryBC Subject Groups