We have
no time for bullying.
“I’ve been losing hope on my future day by day, but today you showed me it is POSSIBLE to put my mind to things and accomplish them so thank you for inspiring me to keep fighting for those good days.”
750+
PRESENTATIONS
175,000+
STUDENTS DIRECTLY IMPACTED
10,000+
EDUCATORS DIRECTLY IMPACTED
Bullying often stops within 10 seconds when a bystander intervenes.
No Time for That Anti-Bullying Society (NTFT) is one of Canada’s leading anti-bullying charities, using story and song to empower communities—including schools, groups, and workplaces—to prevent bullying and reduce its long-term social and mental health impacts.
WE HAVE #NOTIMEFORBULLYING
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Programs
“The presentation changed my perspective on bullying and changed my life.”
“No Time for That” Tour
Through story and song, the NTFT Tour provides free, arts-based bullying-prevention and early-intervention programming for schools and communities.
NTFT works with artists, musicians and presenters who draw from their own lived experiences to connect with young people and open meaningful conversations about bullying, empathy, inclusion, resilience, conflict resolution, leadership, speaking up and mental wellbeing.
Full-production presentations combine personal storytelling, live music, multimedia and visual content, interactive activities and facilitated discussion, providing multiple ways for students with different learning and communication needs to engage. Presentations are followed by a Q&A, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with presenters.
Schools also receive educational resources, including an NTFT lesson plan, worksheets and activities that can be used before and after the presentation, along with connections to additional supports and resources.
All NTFT school programming is offered free of charge, helping ensure young people can access meaningful bullying-prevention programming regardless of their school or community’s financial resources.
“You take the often-overused phrase of anti-bullying and transform it into a powerful mantra of resilience and hope.”
“No Time for That” Virtual Tour
The NTFT Virtual Tour brings the story, music and conversations of the NTFT Tour to schools and communities that may not be able to access an in-person presentation.
Originally developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual format has become another way for NTFT to make bullying-prevention and early-intervention programming more accessible, particularly for rural, remote and geographically underserved communities.
Virtual presentations use story, music, multimedia and facilitated discussion to engage students in conversations about bullying, empathy, inclusion, resilience, leadership, speaking up and mental wellbeing. Presentations are followed by a Q&A, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with presenters.
Schools can also use NTFT’s educational resources to continue the learning and conversation beyond the presentation.
By offering both in-person and virtual programming, NTFT can meet communities in different ways while working toward the same goal: helping young people build the skills, confidence and support they need to prevent bullying from becoming lasting harm.
“It was one of, if not the best, performances I’ve seen in over 20 years as a middle school educator. The design of their assembly was fantastic. It was an inspiring combining personal stories of courage and overcoming obstacles, and also using their passion for music to bring their story to life.”
Workplace Sessions, Keynotes & Presentations
NTFT also brings its story-and-song approach to workplaces, conferences, organizations and community groups through keynotes, presentations and facilitated sessions focused on bullying prevention, mental wellbeing, inclusion, empathy, resilience and creating healthier cultures.
Drawing from lived experience, storytelling, music and practical conversation, sessions can be adapted for employees, leaders, teams, professional associations and other adult audiences.
Topics may include workplace bullying, intimidation, and harassment, inclusion and belonging, resilience, empathy, speaking up, supporting others, leadership and the long-term impacts of bullying.
Presentations can be tailored to the audience, event and setting, and may be delivered as keynote presentations, educational sessions, panels or facilitated conversations.
“Everyone I spoke to about your presentation was inspired from your words, including those that you were able to talk with on our walk and at lunch.”
Our Impact
Blue: “No Time for That” Tour — In-Person Programming
Purple: “No Time for That” Virtual Tour
Community or Workplace
“I have been to countless anti-bullying assemblies, but none have been quite like that. The students were very impacted by your stories and songs. It was amazing.”
School TOUR SCHEDULE
We are returning to delivering in-person presentations
during the 2026-2027 school year - starting in the fall of 2026
is our Ontario NTFT Tour!
ONTARIO CANADA
(November-December 2026)
“It was a really powerful presentation because it showed every child that everyone has their own unique strengths and you can use and depend on that when you go through something challenging. I am a big believer in using the arts to lift kids and this presentation did just that! ”
“I am getting bullied at school and I am so thankful you were able to visit us.”
“The NTFT presentation was brilliant. Since your visit, many of our students have been more aware of their behaviour and boundaries. Our school held the first ever Pride Parade in our little town. We had some students come forward to work on solutions to bullying issues and to ask for support.”
TOUR SPONSORS
SPONSORS
PARTNERS
“No Time for That - one of the greatest, most ingenious young person’s initiatives that I’ve ever seen in the country and we are super happy to support it.”
You can help fund a school visit near you!
SHOP + SUPPORT
100% of PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS FUNDING SCHOOL VISITS
“The fact that donations are accepted rather than charging a standard fee makes this a possibility for schools with limited funds.”
EVENTS + NEWS
OUR FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Elsie Morden.
I’m the Founder of NTFT and I have #notimeforbullying!
Standing up and singing on a restaurant table at the age of four was the beginning of my journey as an entertainer. Since then, I've always known deep down that I wanted to be a performer. However, it wasn't until my mid-teens that I discovered my true passion for music and public speaking.
Growing up, severe and relentless school bullying was a daily struggle. Being made fun of, getting called mean names, and being continuously left out are only a few of the unfortunate things that led to the destruction of my confidence and self-esteem.
I would always ask myself 'why me?' I didn't understand why I wasn't good enough. I dreaded going to school, I was so afraid of what would happen next, and by the end of the day I usually found myself crying.
The bullying turned into a vicious cycle that I thought I would never escape.
After I was punched in the face, I realized things needed to change. Despite the overwhelming hard times and an ongoing battle with ADHD, autism, depression, and an anxiety disorder, I refused to accept defeat and eventually gained the strength to pull through; only becoming more driven than ever to rise above it all.
I found myself turning to music. I would pick up the guitar we had at my house, and I'd start strumming while scribbling my feelings and thoughts down in notebooks. I realized that music was my outlet, it is what makes me happy. Writing and performing is what I love to do, and nothing or no one can take that away from me anymore.
I know how alone, misunderstood, and hurt I felt when I was being bullied, and I also know that there are thousands of others feeling the exact same way I did. No one deserves to feel that way.
Ten years and 750 schools later, I've been able to directly impact over 175,000+ students and 10,000+ educators across the country.
I want to be the inspiration to young people that I feel like I didn’t have while I was growing up. Representation is so important and as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community I hope that I can be someone that youth look up to. I hope that they feel seen, heard, and understood by my story and songs. I will continue to advocate for the world to be a kind, safe, and inclusive place that is full of acceptance and love.
Follow your dreams and surround yourself with people who are going to support your dreams, people who care about you, and accept you for who you are. Don't let people or things bring you down because it is not worth it!
I've learned that it's good to be different and it’s okay not to be okay. Yes, I have some really bad days, but I also have really good days, and those good days are the days worth fighting for. Positivity is key and so is self-love. I have the strength inside of me to get through absolutely anything, and so do you - never give up!
love,
Elsie <3
