2022 NWTRPA Award Winners!
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- Jun 26, 2021
- 4 min
The Canoe: A symbol of resilience, resurgence, and nationhood for Indigenous peoples
June 26 is National Canoe Day. Today we are sharing a lesser-discussed history of what many view as the quintessential Canadian watercraft.
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Elder Abuse in the NWT
“Is that all? I know you got your cheque yesterday.” The grandson takes his grandmother’s wallet, grabs a bunch of cash and heads out...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
How to Train a Canoe Dawg
Here are some of her tips and tricks for making a dog feel comfortable, and at ease in the boat.
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrate Water Safety Week this JRPM
June 5–12 is Water Safety Week, an annual campaign to educate Canadians on how to stay safe around water and prevent drowning incidents.
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
Let's kick off June is Recreation and Parks Month by celebrating Intergenerational Day!
Recreation and parks offer many benefits to community members of all ages. We’re teaming up with the NWT Seniors’ Society (NWTSS) to host an
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Indigenous Peoples Day: A Paddling Perspective
For Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), the NWTRPA is celebrating the ingenious architectural design and use of paddling watercraft of the NWT
- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
June ARC Grant Program Offers $200–$500 to Celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month
Through ARC Grants, the NWTRPA will support organizations in celebrating June is Recreation and Parks Month by hosting one free event.
- Jul 7, 2019
- 2 min
June is (was) Recreation and Parks Month
With July upon us, June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) has come to an end. We’re looking back on this year’s event and already...
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