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In 2019, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association by looking back at the people, events, programs, and projects that have made the NWTRPA what it is today. In our last post, we learned the story behind the NWTRPA’s distinctive logo. In this post, we meet the people who led the organizati […]

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has secured Government of Canada funding to support a “green jobs” program for youth. Wage subsidies (up to 50%) will be available for Fall 2019 for municipalities and other organizations to hire Youth for Green Jobs. Apply by Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

There is just a little less than a month to go before June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). 

In 2019, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association by looking back at the people, events, programs, and projects that have made the NWTRPA what it is today. In our last post, we visited the organization’s first AGM to see what inspired the establishment of the NWTRPA. In this post, we lea […]

We are pleased to announce that one of our newest programs also has a new name.

The NWTRPA Board of Directors recently approved changes to the membership policy.

In 2019, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association by looking back at the people, events, programs, and projects that have made the NWTRPA what it is today. March 14, 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the first Annual General Meeting of the NWTRPA. In this post, we look at what was happening […]

In case you haven’t heard, the NWTRPA recently announced details for the 2019 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference.

For over 20 years the NWTRPA, through our Awards Program, has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern communities for their continuing efforts and achievements in promoting recreation and active living for all northerners. This, the third in a series of profiles on the 2018 NWTRPA Aw […]