The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has launched a bursary program to assist parks and recreation professionals financially in the pursuit of professional development in the sector.
This Bursary was established to honour the contributions of Harry Boothman to the parks and recreation sector. Harry was a Park […]
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association. In honour of this milestone, we’re looking back at the people, events, programs, and projects that have made the NWTRPA what it is today!
What better place to start than with a program that recognized the connection between healthy people and a hea […]
On January 21, 2019, Health Canada released a new food guide.
The federal government has committed money to expanding employment opportunities for youth. Wage subsidies (up to 50%) will be available for Summer 2019 for municipalities and other organizations to hire Youth for Green Jobs. Apply by Friday, February 22, 2019.
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 second in a series of profiles on the 2018 NWTRPA Award […]
The Reel Paddling Film Festival is returning to the NWT this winter. The NWTRPA will be co-presenting screenings of the festival in Fort Smith and Yellowknife in January and February. The screenings are an opportunity to celebrate a land-based activity popular in the North and raise money for local paddling clubs and paddling progr […]
Did you know the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) is turning 30 in 2019?! To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’ll be posting regularly about our history as well as sharing some blasts from the past with you. If you have any stories, photos, and/or memories relating to the NWTRPA from over the years, we would love to h […]
Every two years, we offer a Community Leaders Retreat. This retreat takes community leaders to Blachford Lake Lodge for 2 nights to learn and grow from one another and facilitators.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and everyone at the NWTRPA is wishing you a Happy Holiday Season! The NWTRPA office will be closed starting December 24 and will open again January 2.
For over 20 years the NWTRPA, through our Awards Program, has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers
