The 2019 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference will take place in Hay River, NT at the Recreation Centre, October 8 – 10, 2019. Here is a brief overview of the trainings, events, and activities that will take place during the three day event.
Pre-Conference - Monday, October 7
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Delegates Arrive in Hay River
Check-In and Delegate Bag Pick-Up at the Recreation Centre
Day 1 - Tuesday, October 8
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – Noon
Noon – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
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2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Evening
Welcome and Icebreakers
Nutrition Break
Keynote: The History of Sled Dogs in Canada’s North
Lunch
Breakout Session:
- Elders in Motion: Movement for the Mind
- Youth: YOUth 4 Change
- Recreation Leadership: Working with Volunteers
- On the Land: Dealing with Challenging Situations on the Land
Nutrition Break
Speed Dating: Creating Connections
Movie Night at the Theatre: The Grizzlies
Day 2 - Wednesday, October 9
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – Noon
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Noon – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Keynote: Our Families, Our Way: The Peacemaking Circle
Nutrition Break
Breakout Session:
- Elders in Motion: Cultivating Caring Communities
- Youth: Youth Programming
- Recreation Leadership: Proposal Writing with MACA
- On the Land: Setting Up Youth for Success on the Land
Lunch
NWTRPA AGM
Nutrition Break
Activities
- Northern Farm Training Institute
- Reusable Bag Making
- Handcrafted Bag Making
- Lacrosse
NWTRPA Awards Banquet
Day 3 - Thursday, October 10
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – Noon
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Noon – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Evening
Bright Spot Presentations
Nutrition Break
Breakout Session:
- Elders in Motion: Treat Your Feet
- Youth: Nothing 4 Youth without Youth
- Recreation Leadership: Purposeful Program Planning
- On the Land: Building Community Through On The Land Programs
Lunch
Knowledge Exchange
Nutrition Break
Wrap-Up, Prizes, and Closing Prayer
Delegates Fly Home
Post-Conference - Friday, October 11
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Delegates Fly Home