National Breastfeeding Week: October 1–7, 2026
Celebrating communities across Canada . Contest submissions are now closed.
Let’s Celebrate Together
Join the movement to strengthen what works — supporting breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life across Canada!
The Mission
- Create an original, interactive community activity
- 2026 Theme: “Strengthen what Works: Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life”
- Inspiration available on the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC) website and social media
Prizes
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $300
- 3rd Place: $200
2026 Contest Winners:
1st Place
Interactive Photo Booth Activity: Luciana Lima Dias da Cruz / Headwaters Health Care Centre, ON
Title: Interactive Photo Booth & Poster
Instructions and resources for this activity are available here.
2nd Place
Tree Of Support Activity: Chaleur BFI Community Committee, NB
Title: Strengthen What Works: Growing a Sustainable Start Together (Tree)
Instructions and resources for this activity are available here.
3rd Place
Paper Heart Seeds: Northeastern Public Health, ON
Title: Planting Hearts, Growing Futures
Instructions and resources for this activity are available here.
Additional Activity Entries:
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Instructions and resources for this activity are available here.