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The NWTRPA is a membership-based organization and it is through a strong connection with our members that we gain strength as an organization.

Last Wednesday, Sheena Tremblay, Director, Active Communities, was awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration by Governor General David Johnston.

It’s September! That means that the first snow isn’t likely too far off.

We are now accepting board nominations for President, Yellowknife Regional Director, Dehcho Regional Director, Beaufort/Delta Regional Director

UPDATE: Recreation North is no longer accepting applications for the Community Recreation Leadership Pilot. To express your interest in taking part […]

Join us for the 2017 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference in Inuivik, NT, September 26 – 28.

Over 80 events in 27 communities happened during June is Recreation and Parks Month 2017! 

In case you hadn’t already heard, June is Recreation and Parks month! It’s the time to celebrate all the benefits of recreation and parks

Do you love recreation and parks, but just aren’t sure how to show it? We’ve put together this list just for you!

It’s Red Cross Water Safety Week – so what a better time to release another great NWT water safety resource!

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is just two short weeks away – an exciting prospect for everyone here at the NWTRPA.

When you’re heading out on the land, the Priorities of Survival infographic is a handy tool for packing.
 

In early March, Jess Dunkin, the NWTRPA’s Director, On the Land Programs, attended the 2017 Canadian Parks Conference in Banff.

In This Edition: June is Recreation and Parks Month, apply for a June Get Active Grant!, Our Favourite Photos from Walk to Tuk 2017

Apply for funds to celebrate your trails as part of the Canada 150 Celebrations on The Great Trail program.

In this edition: – On the Land Collaborative, Aquatics Recruitment, Federal Government Funding and more!

The Swim to Survive® Grant Reports are in from family organizations and we couldn’t be more proud to announce the success these events had!

Walk to Tuk has just wrapped up it’s 7th year, one that saw over 3600 NWTers get moving during the months of January and February.

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) applauds the federal government’s leadership in ensuring Canadians have access

In this edition: – Aquatic Supervisor Recruitment, On the Land Summit, Recreation Training Program, and more!

On average, each Walk to Tuk participant accumulated 320 minutes of weekly exercise during January and February.

For over 20 years the NWTRPA, through our Awards Program, has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers

The Reel Paddling Film Festival’s tour of the NWT celebrated all manner of paddling sports and raised $2425 for grassroots paddling programs.

The NWTRPA applauded the federal and community governments for providing funding for recreation-related infrastructure projects in the NWT

Over the next new few months the NWTRPA Will be doing a series of profiles on HIGH FIVE trainers throughout the NWT.

With the start of the New Year, many students and adventure-seekers are beginning to think about their summer plans.

In 2017, over 3400 people in 272 team from 29 communities registered for the popular physical activity challenge.

Over the next new few months the NWTRPA Will be doing a series of profiles on HIGH FIVE trainers throughout the NWT.

The Swim to Survive® Family Grant allows organizations working with families to apply for $850 to organize and host a free Swim to Survive event.

We’re bringing the Reel Paddling Film Festival back to the North, with screenings in Fort Smith, Inuvik, and Yellowknife.

Melissa Sangris tells the story of how Walk to Tuk helped her lose weight, get healthy and manage her depression and anxiety

From Why We Walk to #LovetheLand, looking back on a year of PechaKucha Nights.

Join us for a two-day workshop on evaluating land-based programs with William Trousdale.

There were many highlights for the NWTRPA in 2015/16.

In this edition: 2016 Conference Highlights, Lessons in Risk Management, Swim to Survive Grant, and more!

On the Land Programs Consultant Jess Dunkin gives a detailed account of YK Food Matters: A PechaKucha Night.

On the Land Programs Consultant Jess Dunkin lists her most important takeaways from the Wilderness Risk Management Conference in Salt Lake City, UT.

Jess Dunkin recently attended a NOLS Risk Management Training, a great opportunity to improve how we support land-based programming in the NWT.

Today is the official launch of the Nature Playbook, an action guide for connecting a new generation of Canadians with Nature.

We’ve gathered some of the biggest highlights and best photos from the 2016 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference.

In this edition: 2016 Conference Wrap-up, Award Winners, Association AGM updates, and more!

Last week at the 2016 NWTRPA AGM, along with the regular business, the membership voted on a number of important issues. 

Jess Dunkin shares her experiences of the recent NWT On the Land Collaborative Fund learning trip.

The NWTRPA Honoured four individuals this week: Natasha Kulikowski, Allie McDonald, Tamara Jovic and Bella Nitsiza. 

In this edition: 2016 Conference Registration, New Job Postings, Get Active Grants, and more!

This week the NWTRPA and NWTRPA Aquatics Committee announced the territory-wide launch of a collection of boating safety resources

In this edition: 2016 Conference Registration, Exercise Theory Course, Aquatics Newsletter, and more!

Registration is now open for the NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference 2016!

With July coming to an end and pools and waterfronts beginning to look towards their closing at the end of August, it’s time for an update.

In this edition: Elders In Motion Support Application, NWT Recreation Jobs, On the Land Collaborative Fund Report and more!

The NWT On the Land Collaborative Fund brings together the resources and expertise of a diverse group of funders and community partners.

On the Land Programs Consultant Jess Dunkin gives an overview of the NWTRPA’s second PechaKucha on Maps and Mapping.

On the Land Programs Consultant Jess Dunkin reports on her experience at the Dene Languages Conference in Yellowknife.

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is finally here.

In this edition: June is Recreation and Parks Month, Tanning Hides on the Shores of Lac La Martre, NWTRPA Awards Nominations, and more!

In March, NWTRPA On the Land Programs Consultant Jess Dunkin participated in a moosehide tanning camp in the Tłı̨chǫ community of Whatì.

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is less than a month away and that means two things:
1. Spring is finally upon us and

The Liberal Government has announced that they have added ‘recreation’ as a category that can qualify under the New Building Canada Fund.

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) has begun the work of building a network of on the land leaders

In this month’s edition of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Newsletter:

On Thursday, February 25, 2016, the NWTRPA hosted a round table of on the land leaders in Yellowknife.

In three short months, pools and waterfronts will be opening up all across the territory

Tips for hiring your lifeguard this summer!

What’s up with Water Safety in the NWT?

A big thank you to everyone who participated in Walk to Tuk. We had a successful year because you walked and walked and…well, you get the picture! E […]

Congratulations to all the participants of the 2016 Walk to Tuk.

Geraldine Bob likes to walk. Why? Because it is “simple. You just need a good pair of shoes and off you go.” “Nothing much happens on a walk,” […]

Together we have been conceptually traveling along the mighty Deh Cho (Mackenzie River) over the past two months with our sights set on Tuktoyaktuk, o […]

Congratulation to Christina Wallace of the Willing Walkers team. Christina is the winner of the NWT Trans Canada Trail Guide and a Fox 40 whistle.
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PaulatukNanuks means Paulatuk Polar Bears in the Inuvialuit language.

Congratulations to Stacey Sundberg from YKDFN Walkers! Stacey is the lucky winner of these great prizes!
 

The votes are in! The colour of the 2016 Walk to Tuk t-shirts is cardinal red!
Here is a breakdown of the votes:
Cardinal Red: 117 votes
Black: 70 vot […]

Congratulations to Marie McGrath from team PaulatukNanuks! Marie is the lucky winner of these great prizes!

INNOVATIVE TRI-TERRITORIAL TRAINING PROJECT FOR RECREATION LEADERS SHARES
An innovative collaborative from Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut […]

Congratulations to Makenzie Zouboules from team FOXY Folks. Makenzie is the lucky draw winner of this beautiful Glassworks glass.

Story by Jeanne Yurris, member of Walkline Bling
I don’t think I realized how much my time my mother put into ensuring that myself and my siblings w […]

It’s cold and dark outside, there are some half-decent shows on Netflix, and you’re still in the Christmas routine of dessert and drinks after din […]

Join the Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) and Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) at 7pm.
Since 2001, th […]

There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing…

This post, which explores Inuvik’s new Green Shack program,

One of the highlights of the annual NWTRPA and SideDoor Youth Centres Conference is the Bright Spots session. Organizations often focus on what isn&#8 […]

NWTRPA Annual Awards Presentation in Fort Simpson, NT on Wednesday October 7th, 2015 at 6:00PM at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre
Fort Simpson, Oc […]

When: November 13, 14, 15, 2015
Where: Yellowknife, NT
Cost: $185.00 + GST. Payment can be made by credit card by calling 669-8375
To register online […]

October 7th, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre
The NWTRPA Board of Directors will be presenting a motion to update our Bylaws.
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With the summer quickly coming to an end, the leaves whispering of the snow to come, and communities bustling with the last weeks of summer programs a […]

On Tuesday evening (October 6) at the NWTRPA and Youth Centres conference, Anishnaabe comedian and storyteller Ryan McMahon will be hosting a live tap […]

NWT Recreation and Parks Association, in partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Municipal and Community Affairs an […]

It’s almost time for our Annual Conference!
When: October 6-8, 2015
Where: Fort Simpson, NT
Who: A conference for youth centre workers, recreati […]

Part of my job as the On the Land Programs Consultant is to provide training support to communities offering land-based activities. I’m still very […]

When: July 24-26
Where: Yellowknife & Tartan Rapids
What: This course is an introduction to the fundamental skills, knowledge, and man-oeuvres […]

When: August 21, 22, 23
Where: 3rd Floor Boardroom of the Don Cooper Building & Outside
Cost: $175 + GST
What: This course covers basic fitness pr […]

June was Recreation and Parks Month! It was a way to celebrate and promote the many personal, social, economic and environmental benefits of recreatio […]

Last year Juneva Green from Fort Smith was awarded an Honorary Life Membership to the NWTRPA!
Juneva was awarded the membership for her outstanding co […]

Last year Mario Desforges from Yellowknife won the Award of Excellence!
Mario was nominated for significantly contributing to recreation and parks dev […]

The Scott McAdam Youth Leadership Award recognizes a youth for outstanding contributions to their community through volunteerism, work experience and […]

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! Organizations from around the world, including governments, community agencies, educational institutions […]

It’s officially June is Recreation & Parks Month! A whole month of celebrating a […]

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association has been celebrating its 25th Anniversary over the last year. In 1989, the NWT Recreation and Parks Associati […]

In honour of June is Recreation & Parks Month we’re giving away a special round of GET ACTIVE GRANTS for events taking place in the month of […]

Each year the NWTRPA presents awards to celebrate and recognize dedicated recreation professionals and volunteers in northern communities for their co […]