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Health and Wellness

A healthy population of happy, balanced individuals speaks wonders of the lifestyle that a city offers its citizens, the best of which foster wellness of the body and mind. The FUSION Health and Wellness Action Team works with community organizations and government departments to share and promote healthy living in our city.  



We bring forward the voice of the FUSION membership to enhance discussions happening through all sectors and industries of Halifax, ensuring that the next generation of leaders is being heard. From physical health and nutrition to mental health and well-being, our team is at the helm of positive change.



As a team, we strive to create new opportunities for health and wellness in our city. If you have a great idea to bring forward or need the support to make your dream a reality, contact us at fusionhalifax.ca.

Past events and campaings - 2011:

  • "My Health. Our Community: Conversations about Sustainable Health” - May 11th, 5.30pm @ CEED - The FUSION Health and Wellness Action Team and the Halifax Community Health Board hosted a lively, interactive workshop that involved sharing and learning about our health care system, its future sustainability, and our individual and collective responsibility to health.
  • Summer Outdoor Yoga - August 13th - 11.30 am - Tour Site 10 (Just past the anchor and stone wall fortress) - The FUSION Health and Wellness Action Team collaborated with Yoga In The Park (a group of yoga enthusiasts who meet regularly on & off the mat throughout the year) to bring YOU a refreshing outdoor yoga class. Helen Fong, Certified Yoga Teacher and 2010 Fusion Halifax Go Award nominee led this 45-minute Yin Yang Fusion class, which highlighted yoga poses that Connected, Engaged and Inspired.

Past events and campaigns - 2010:

  • Sponsored a Council for Early Child Development luncheon to educate FUSION members on the importance of the Early Years for Child Development
  • 15 FUSION members sprung into action, racking up over 400 hours of activity in Spring of 2010.
  • We enjoyed outdoor Summer Yoga in July and August!

Partnerships :

The FUSION Health and Wellness Action Team actively supports the initiatives of the following organisations:

  • Stepping Up
  • The Halifax Community Health Board
  • The Canadian Diabetes Association
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
  • Select Nova Scotia
  • Capital Health
  • The Halifax Seaport Farmers Market