The 2018 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference will take place in Yellowknife, NT at the Explorer Hotel, October 23 – 25, 2018. Here is a brief overview of the trainings, events, and activities that will take place during the three day event.
2018 Conference-at-a-Glance
Pre-Conference - Monday, October 22
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Delegates Arrive in Yellowknife
Check in and Delegate Bag Pickup at the Explorer Hotel
Day 1 - Tuesday, October 23
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
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Keynote: Creating Cultural Connections Between Youth and Elders Through The Arts
Nutrition Break
Debrief Activity with Christine Tootoo and Ellen Hamilton from Qaggiavuut!
Lunch
Breakout Session:
– Elders in Motion: Make Space for Everyone
– Youth Centres: LGBTQ2S Safe Space
– Recreation Leadership: Communicating Effectively
– On the Land: Getting Out on the Land
Nutrition Break
Speed dating: Creating Connections
Day 2 - Wednesday, October 24
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – Noon
Noon – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Keynote: Bounce Back League: How Trauma-Informed Practices in Recreation and Sport Can Help Youth Weather the Ups and Downs of Life
Nutrition Break
Interactive Activity with Bruce Scott and Maren Rojas from Boys and Girls Club Canada
Lunch
Activities:
- Self defense
- Painting
- Archery
- Traditional Medicine
NWTRPA Awards Banquet
Day 3 - Thursday, Wednesday October 25
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
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
2:45 PM – 3:40 PM
Bright Spot Presentations
Nutrition Break
NWTRPA AGM
Lunch
Dance, Dance Revolution
Nutrition Break
Plenary: Wrap-up, Prizes, and Closing Prayer
Post-Conference - Friday, October 26
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Delegates Fly Home