The NWTRPA Community Leaders Retreat is a highly interactive, informative, and idea provoking educational event. Both experienced and new community leaders will benefit from learning more about decolonization in the NWT.

The 2021 Community Leaders Retreat offered by the NWTR Recreation and Parks Association in collaboration with Dene Nahjo. The two days will explore Dene leadership values and decision making as a way to inform recreation practices within Northern communities.

Who should attend:

Staff and volunteers, with or without a formal title, who are currently or want to play a stronger role as a community leader. It is geared to those from a variety of sectors e.g. health, social services, recreation, economic development, education, justice, libraries, elected officials, tourism, arts, environment etc. who are committed to working with others to strengthen leadership and innovation, and ultimately, the capacity and resiliency in their communities.

Meals, accommodation, and transportation from Somba K'e/Yellowknife…