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Kayaking Skills Session at the Yellowknife Aquatic Centre

Participants recently had the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills during a session delivered by the Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) at the new Yellowknife Aquatic Centre. The session focused on introducing fundamental kayaking techniques in a welcoming and supportive environment for participants of all experience levels. During the session, participants practiced core paddling strokes used to move, steer, and control their kayaks.

Mar 51 min read

Kayaking Skills Session at the Yellowknife Aquatic Centre

Mar 51 min read

Celebrating Recreation Leaders: Britney Nadli

Across the Northwest Territories, recreation leaders are building connections, supporting well-being, and strengthening communities in ways both big and small. From organizing local programs to creating welcoming spaces for all ages, their work plays a vital role in daily life across the North. Through this new profile series, NWTRPA is proud to spotlight the people behind the programs - celebrating their dedication, creativity, and impact. We’re excited to begin by introduc

Mar 51 min read

Celebrating Recreation Leaders: Angela Ruben

Feb 61 min read

Curious about Tai Chi? ⁣⁣

⁣⁣ Curious about Tai Chi? We’d love to hear from you!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We’re exploring interest in Tai Chi across communities in the NWT and want to learn more about the experience, interest, and capacity that already exists.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Let us know if you:⁣⁣ ⁣ • Practice Tai Chi or have practiced in the past⁣⁣ • Are interested in Tai Chi as a gentle movement or wellness practice⁣⁣ • Would like to host Tai Chi classes, training, or a workshop in your community⁣⁣ • Are a certified instructor or

Feb 61 min read

Welcome to the Team, Diane!

Please join us in warmly welcoming Diane to the team! 💛 Diane (any pronouns) is a Vietnamese Chinese settler born and raised in Sǫ̀mba K’è. They spent their late teens and early adulthood in Saskatoon, recently moving back to their hometown, where they are eager to contribute and give back to the community that helped shape them. Through her work supporting marginalized communities, she continues her commitment to decolonization and anti-oppression through mutual aid, volun

Feb 61 min read

Reducing Stress Through Recreation

As many of us know, living in the North, we face unique challenges that can impact our mental health. The long winters, limited access to services, and the pressures of daily life can contribute to feelings of stress and isolation. However, recreation is a powerful and accessible tool that can help ease these feelings. Regular physical activity is more than just a way to stay in shape—it's a natural and effective way to manage stress and support mental wellness . Whether it's

Feb 62 min read

NWTRPA at CPRA’s Forward Together Summit and Day of Action in Ottawa

Last week, two representatives from the NWTRPA were in Ottawa for the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA)’s Forward Together: A Summit for Collective Impact, a national gathering that brought together recreation and parks leaders from across the country to advance shared federal priorities that support strong, healthy, and connected communities. Over three days, we explored national trends affecting the sector, contributed to the renewal of the Framework for Recr

Dec 5, 20252 min read

Walk to Tuk Registration Now Open!

Walk to Tuk is back for edition 16! Now is the time to gather your friends, family, co-workers, fellow students and long lost acquaintances to form a team and start to walk! REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW! Don’t delay. Walk to Tuk starts January 1, 2026. What is Walk to Tuk? Glad you asked! Walk to Tuk is where people from all over the NWT (and around the world) form teams and together conceptually walk the distance of the Big River from Zhatıé Kų́ę́ / Fort Providence to Tuktuuyaq

Dec 5, 20251 min read

How I Survived: Call for Expression of Interest

Call for Expressions of Interest How I Survived and the Yellowknife Artist Run Community Centre (YK ARCC) invite NWT-based Indigenous artists to submit expressions of interest to create original artwork inspired by the stories of residential school Survivors. Artwork will be displayed in an upcoming gallery exhibit in Yellowknife and a virtual exhibit on the How I Survived Podcast website. Project Background How I Survived is a Survivor-led project that gathers, preserves, an

Nov 28, 20254 min read

Mental Health and Recreation for Youth & Elders By NWTRPA Staff

In every Northern community, youth and Elders play an important role—one carrying the energy of what’s to come, the other carrying the knowledge of what has been. Yet both groups can face unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Recreation, in its many forms, can be a powerful tool to support mental wellness across generations. For Youth: Belonging, Expression, and Resilience Young people in the NWT are growing up in a world where traditional knowledge is colliding w

Nov 10, 20252 min read

Meet the New NWTRPA Board Members

The NWTRPA is excited to introduce the newest members of our Board of Directors! Each of these dedicated volunteers bring their own experience, energy, and passion for recreation, community well-being, and land-based learning. Together, they’ll help guide the NWTRPA as we continue working alongside communities across the NWT to promote healthy, active lifestyles and connections to the land. Voted In at the 2025 AGM in Inuvik These new board members were officially welcomed to

Nov 10, 20252 min read

NWTRPA Conference & AGM Held in Inuuvik / Inuvik

The Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association hosted its 2025 Annual Conference and AGM in Inuuvik / Inuvik from October 7–9 under the theme Building Leadership for Sustainable Recreation. About 20 participants, including some from outside of the Beaufort Delta, gathered for three days of discussion, learning, and connection. The conference opened with a keynote session, Recreation and Wildfire Smoke: Sustaining Programs Through Poor Air Quality, which explored t

Nov 7, 20252 min read

Activate NT: Building the Next Generation of Northern Recreation Leaders

The Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) hosted the first-ever Activate NT Training Workshop this fall in Yellowknife, and the event was an overwhelming success. Over fifty youth, mentors, and chaperones from communities across the Northwest Territories came together for three days of hands-on learning, leadership development, and connection. Activate NT is a new initiative designed to support young people who are leading community recreation projec

Nov 7, 20251 min read

Gathering to Listen

This post talks about residential and day schools. Please take care as you read. If you are a Survivor or intergenerational Survivor of residential or day school and need help, there's a free 24-hour support line. Call 1-800-925-4419. You can find information about other supports here . The How I Survived project team made a podcast because we wanted people to be able to hear about the histories and legacies of residential and day school directly from Survivors. Podcasts are

Nov 7, 20252 min read