Lung health lessons are accessible specifically for coaches and community workers to help start meaningful conversations with youth about the importance of lung health. These resources are designed to fit naturally into sports practices, youth programs, and everyday interactions, empowering trusted mentors to guide young people toward healthier choices and greater awareness of how their lungs impact their overall well-being.

‘I highly encourage all Physical Educators to use this material created by the Manitoba Lung Association. It easily integrates into the health curriculum, feel free to reach out to Hailey for more information.’

-Brian McMillan (mick), Former President of PHE Manitoba

The Lungs are for Life! lessons are a complete package for educators and are designed for students grades 5-12. The lessons can easily integrate into the health curriculum, with no additional work for the teacher.

Parent Resource: How to Talk to Youth About Vaping

Having a conversation with your child about vaping can be difficult—but it’s a conversation that matters. Our free parent resource, How to Talk to Youth About Vaping, is designed to support caregivers in navigating this important topic with confidence, care, and clarity.

This guide provides a thoughtful strategy and practical communication tips to help you open up a meaningful dialogue with your youth. You’ll find conversation starters, examples of open-ended questions, and supportive language that encourages trust and deeper connection.

Whether you’re addressing vaping for the first time or continuing an ongoing conversation, this resource will empower you to speak from a place of compassion, stay informed, and guide your youth toward healthier choices.

Download it today and take the first step toward a powerful conversation that can make a lasting impact.

The Lungs are for Life! lessons are now available in Manitoba Cree and Ojibwe. By offering content in these languages, we aim to honor cultural identity, improve accessibility, and support youth in making informed decisions about smoking and vaping in a way that respects their heritage.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up indoors and pose serious health risks, especially to the lungs. To help students understand the importance of radon awareness, we created an engaging, age-appropriate lesson that introduces what radon is, where it comes from, and how it can be detected and reduced at home. Through interactive activities, and visual aids, kids learn how they can play a role in keeping their homes safe and healthy.

Learn the difference between commercial and sacred Tobacco and how Sacred tobacco has been used by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. It is still used in ceremonies to this day in many indigenous communities. It is used in ceremonies and sacred rituals to encourage good health, healing and to help your spirit to grow.