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E-News – October 2016

 October 17, 2016
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Posted by NWT Recreation and Parks Association
In this edition: 2016 Conference Wrap-up, Award Winners, Association AGM updates, and more!

E-News – October 2016

In This Edition:

  • 2016 Conference Wrap-Up
  • NWTRPA’s 2016 Award Winners
  • 2016 AGM Updates
  • Learning Land-Based Programming in the NWT
  • YK Food Matters – A PechaKucha Night
  • Framework for Recreation Info Portal Launched
  • CPRA Professional Development Certification
  • Arctic Inspiration Prize – Be An Ambassador
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Events

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2016 Conference Wrap UpThe 2016 NWTRPA & Youth Centres Conference wrapped up
last week and we are glad to say it was an absolute success.
The Conference was the biggest event the NWTRPA has ever hosted with over 180 registrations. But there are still a few things that must be wrapped up.

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NWTRPA’s 2016 Award
WinnersEvery year the NWTRPA honours people from
across the NWT for their continuing efforts and achievements in promoting recreation and active living for all Northerners. This year four individuals were honoured.

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2016 AGM Updates

At last week’s AGM there were a couple of important updates:

  • the NWTRPA membership voted to endorse the
    Truth and Reconciliation
    (TRC) Calls to Action and adopt
    the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
    Peoples (UNDRIP) as a framework for future activities.
  • Caren Burke was elected as the new Sahtu Regionial Director.

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Learning Land-Based Programming in the NWT

Jess Dunkin shares her experiences of the recent NWT On the Land Collaborative Fund learning trip.

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YK Food Matters – A PechaKucha Night

Join the Yellowknife Farmers Market,
the Prince  of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and us for this lively evening all about food!

DATE: Thursday, October 22, 2016
TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: Museum Auditorium, Yellowknife
COST: FREE!

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Framework for Recreation Info Portal Launched

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
is pleased to announce the launch of the Framework
for Recreation in Canada 2015 Implementation portal.
This portal will be home to resources that support implementation
of the Framework within your organization.

Learn more…

CPRA Professional Development CertificationJoin a national network of professionals committed to strengthening the recreation and parks sector by enrolling in CPRA Professional Development Certification!

Click here for more information

Be An Arctic Inspiration
Prize Ambassador 

Arctic Inspiration Prize Ambassadors are critical to make
the AIP known in the North. Their responsibilities include:
Spreading the word about the Prize, finding teams/projects,
serving as the official nominator for a team, vouching for the project’s quality, and if they become Finalists or Laureates, celebrating together with them.

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VIDEO – 2016 Award Winners

Check out this video of the 2016 NWTRPA Award Winners Presentation

VIDEO – Why We Walk: A PechaKucha Night

Check out this great presentation from Jess Dunkin from the first Why We Walk: A PechaKucha Night event.

 

Upcoming Events
YK Food Matters: A PechaKucha Night
DATE: Thursday, October 27, 2016
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Museum Auditorium, Yellowknife
COST: Free

For more information contact Jess Dunkin at jdunkin@nwtrpa.org.Click here for more information on NWTRPA events

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