For National Canoe Day, we are working toward our goal to enhance our understanding of the relationship between colonialism through sharing a lesser-discussed history of what is seen as a quintessential Canadian watercraft: the canoe.
NWTRPA's On the Land Programs Consultant and avid canoeist Rachel Cluderay shares how she trained Mango to be the goodest canoe dawg.
In celebration of June is Recreation and Parks Month and Senior Citizens’ Month, we’re teaming up with the NWT Seniors’ Society to host a multi-generational photo contest!
While June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) may look a little different this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate!
JRPM is an opportunity to recognize the many benefits of recreation and parks in communities across the territory. The NWTRPA believes recreation comes in many forms. How will you celebrate? Tag @nwtrpa and […]
With July upon us, June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) has come to an end. We’re looking back on this year’s event and already looking forward to JRPM 2020.
École Boréale in Hay River celebrated Saint-Jean Baptiste Day with a Vive l’été (Welcome summer!) event, which included a water gun fight and BBQ. Pho […]
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the Sir Alexander Mackenzie Bicentennial Canoe Race. For National Canoe Day, which is celebrated on June 26, we are looking back at one of the premier events in the NWT in the summer of 1989.
In May 1989, a full-page spread in the Native Press invited readers to Fort Providence to “witness the […]
June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) recognizes the importance of recreation and parks to the wellbeing of our communities. There are a number of special days in June, which provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate the many benefits of recreation and parks, including World Environment Day (June 5) and World Multic […]
For National Paddling Week (June 8-16), the NWTRPA is celebrating the building and use of different watercraft that use paddles in the NWT.
June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) recognizes the importance of recreation and parks to the wellbeing of our communities. There are a number of special days in June, which provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate the many benefits of recreation and parks, including Clean Air Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day […]
Today marks the beginning of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), which means it’s time to celebrate!
