ASI 2026 Policy Forum
Join us August 18–20, 2026, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for the Atlantic Summer Institute’s Annual Policy Forum.
This year’s theme is Shaping a Culture of Well-Being for Present and Future Generations. Our goal this year is to strengthen community engagement in policy, structures, and legislation, mobilizing networks and connections, using new evidence and considering emerging trends to guide meaningful action.
Registration is now open, and the Early Bird rate is available until June 15, 2026.
It Takes a Community: Shaping a Wellbeing Society for All Generations
Dr. Liane Comeau
Executive Director, International Union for Health Promotion and Health Education (IUHPE)
At a time when many global trends are shifting away from investment in wellbeing, the 2026 Atlantic Summer Institute Policy Forum invites participants to reflect on what it truly takes to build healthy, resilient communities. Marking the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, this keynote will explore how its foundational principles—particularly community engagement—remain essential to shaping a more just, sustainable, and inclusive future.
Drawing on both global and local perspectives, this session will examine how health promotion has evolved as a field, a practice, and a movement. It will highlight the importance of collective action, collaborative leadership, and system-level change in advancing wellbeing across generations. Participants will be encouraged to consider their own role in shaping the conditions that support health, social justice, and resilience—now and into the future.
ASI 2026 Theme – Shaping a culture of well-being for present and future generations
Join our event – in Charlottetown on the campus of UPEI or virtually.
Registration fees
In-Person Participation:
- $525 Full Registration Rate
- $400 Early Bird Rate (ONLY until June 15)
- $150 Retiree Rate
- $150 Student and Youth Rate
Online Participation:
- $425 Full Registration Rate
- $300 Early Bird Rate (ONLY until June 15)
- $150 Retiree Rate
- $150 Student and Youth Rate
If you need support to attend ASI 2026 we encourage you to apply for a subsidy. Application forms are available here.
We also invite organizations to sponsor a registrant.
To indicate your interest please contact info@asi-iea.ca
The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities is inviting submissions of workshop abstracts for the annual ASI Policy Forum being held at UPEI, Charlottetown, PEI as an in-person event with a hybrid option August 18-20, 2026.
Accommodation is available through UPEI Conference Services for ASI 2026 attendees. With a
range of suite-style and apartment-style options, on-campus housing offers a convenient,
comfortable stay close to all the forum activities. Participants can choose from different room
types to fit their needs, with access to meeting spaces, dining, and amenities; all designed to
support a seamless and connected ASI experience.
More information is coming soon!
More information is coming soon!
Invitation – Atlantic Community Showcase Presentations
The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities is inviting selected programs to submit applications to showcase their work at the Opening Ceremony of the ASI 2026 Policy Forum on August 18th. The Forum is being held at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI as an in-person event with a hybrid option.
Join the ASI 2026 Youth Leadership Program and be part of a powerful, intergenerational movement shaping well-being across Atlantic Canada. Designed for youth ages 18–25, this experience brings together young leaders to explore mental health, climate change, and future-focused policy. Through workshops, roundtables, and hands-on learning, youth connect, lead, and contribute to building stronger, more inclusive communities for generations to come.
The ASI offers a free Children’s Program for ages 6–12, available to children of registered participants. Bring your kids and sign them up for a fun and engaging experience where they can learn, play, and connect!
Stay Strong
Stay Strong is a fun and empowering 3 days program for children ages 6–12 where we build a strong body, mind, and heart. We grow our self-esteem, boost our confidence, and learn how to choose positivity every day.
Through games, movement, creative activities, teamwork, and guided conversations, we discover our unique strengths and practice kindness, resilience, and courage.
We also welcome special guests who teach us new skills in science, cooking, and the culture of Prince Edward Island among many other exciting topics.
Our approach creates a safe and supportive space where we encourage one another, celebrate our progress, and learn lifelong skills that help us stay strong inside and out.
About coordinator
We are excited to have our coordinator, Cristina Morales, back again this year!
Cristina is an Early Childhood Educator with over ten years of experience at Centre de la Petite Enfance l’Île Enchantée in Charlottetown.
She has worked with a diverse range of age groups, including infants (0-22 months), pre-kindergarten children (2-4 years old), and after-school programs. With a background in biology and a deep passion for the environment, Cristina incorporates elements of nature into her activities, helping children develop an awareness of the world around them.
As a pedagogical mentor, Cristina has demonstrated her leadership abilities by offering internships to Early Childhood Education students from both Holland College and Collège de l’Île. As a lecturer at Collège de l’Île, she passionately supports and inspires the next generation of educators, reinforcing her commitment to the field of early childhood education.
Above all, Cristina is a firm believer in valuing each child for who they are and advocates for the fundamental right of all children to grow in an environment that nurtures their creativity and imagination.