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 […]
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association has secured multiple online and in-person learning opportunities that qualify for AFLCA credits!
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 […]
Recreation for Mental Health training teaches guidelines and actions to make programs more accessible to people experiencing mental health challenges.
In this week-long training series you have the option to participate in 3 different trainings. Quest 2, Train the Trainer: PHCD and SPORT, and Trainer: SCMH
Municipal and Community Affairs, School of Community Government, Sport, Recreation and Youth Division and partners are delivering Active Kids and HIGH FIVE® workshops in Inuvik, February 25 – 27, 2020.
Municipal and Community Affairs, School of Community Government, Sport, Recreation and Youth Division and partners are delivering Active Kids and HIGH FIVE® workshops January 28 – 30, 2020 in Hay River. The Active Kids workshop will focus on physical literacy for children ages 0 to 5 and the HIGH FIVE® workshop will include modul […]
Keep an eye out for upcoming trainings here! HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s only quality standard for organizations providing recreation and sport programs to children aged 6 to 12. As an Authorized Provider, the NWTRPA is a partner in delivering HIGH FIVE® across the NWT.
