No Time for That Anti-Bullying Society (NTFT) is one of Canada’s leading anti-bullying charities with a mission to empower youth and educators to foster kind, empathetic, and inclusive school communities. 

Founded by award-winning performing artist and motivational speaker Elsie Morden at age 17 after surviving years of traumatic bullying, NTFT is committed to actively preventing bullying before it has serious long-term effects, hindering students’ potential. By proactively addressing and preventing childhood bullying, NTFT aims to diminish the occurrence of these consequential mental health and societal issues. This preventative approach not only enhances individual well-being but also reduces the demand for additional services. Ultimately, NTFT envisions a society and workplace where adults can thrive in a healthier and more positive environment, free from the negative impacts associated with bullying.

Celebrating diversity, the charity leads with inclusion, empathy, and empowerment, striving to be and create strong role models for inclusive and supportive communities. The charity’s initiatives encompass a range of approaches, including educational programs, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with support services. 

A cornerstone of the charity’s efforts is the annual NTFT Tour, Powered by BRP. Utilizing the transformative power of story and song, dedicated presenters deliver engaging presentations to schools and community organizations, sharing their own stories about overcoming difficult situations, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of bullying, strategies for conflict resolution, empathy-building, and resilience. These full production presentations include 45 minutes of speaking, live music performed by a band, videos, and activities. There is a 15-minute Q&A period and an opportunity to meet the touring crew. Additional classroom activities, materials, and resources are provided to teachers and parent council groups.

The NTFT Tour is also an opportunity to introduce anti-bullying and wellness principals into the corporate world and music industry - an industry that isn't known for its anti-bullying or wellness practices - by working with artists and their crew to create safer and braver environments to share their stories and songs. A lot of artists and musicians struggle with their mental health and at NTFT we are committed to uplifting them by providing them with both a meaningful platform and opportunity to do what they love while receiving music industry standard compensation. Representation is so important and by committing to artists feeling seen, heard, and understood while amplifying their voice, story, and songs, we can make the greatest impact. Music transcends barriers and serves as both a healer and a bridge for connection, making our school presentations relevant and memorable.

NTFT’s mission has yielded powerful results - to date, the organization has delivered over 700 school presentations both virtually and in-person across Canada. These efforts have directly impacted 170,000+ youth and 10,000+ educators. What enhances the impact of these presentations is that there is no cost to the schools and parent school councils.

NTFT is dedicated to fostering connections, educating about bullying prevention that extends to every individual affected by it. Whether you are being bullied, the bully, a bystander, an educator, an administrator, or a parent, everyone stands to gain from equipping themselves with the necessary tools to initiate meaningful conversations that foster positive change.