Walk to Tuk is an annual community walking challenge that takes place in January and February. Community members, schools, and workplaces are encouraged to form teams and conceptually walk the distance of the Big River from Zhatıé Kų́ę́ to Tuktuuyaqtuuq, a total of 1,658 km.
This free event is a great way to meet new […]
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture on the land. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situa […]
Rena Chapple, Loran Storr, Mary Gordon, Cynthia White, and Geoff Ray at the 2019 AGM.
Join us at the virtual 2020 AGM to learn more about what the NWTRPA achieved over the last year!
The AGM is also an opportunity for NWTRPA members to get involved in shaping recreation in the territory by electing new board members* and voting on […]
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 […]
Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture on the land. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situations that invo […]
Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) will help anyone working with children aged 6 to 12, such as camp counsellors, coaches, swim instructors etc., to improve the quality of children’s programs. Will help understand what they need to do to ensure each child’s social, emotional and cognitive needs are met.
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The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid to a WFR in 4 days. If you work or are regularly on the land or in communities where access to medical care is delayed or communication is unreliable, this course is for you!
It’s the industry standard for prof […]