2022 NWTRPA Award Winners!
Each year, the NWTRPA presents awards to celebrate and recognize dedicated recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
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- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Expression of Interest: NWTRPA Board of Directors: Director-at-Large
Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities? Do you want to get involved in advocating for and...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome, Nuka! Our new Director of Active Communities.
We would like to give a big warm welcome to the NWTRPA’s new Director, Active Communities, Nuka de Jocas! Nuka’s academic background in...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
5 Reasons to Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors
Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities? Do you want to get involved in advocating for and...
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Registration for the 2022 NWTRPA Walking Challenge is Now Open!
NWTRPA Walking Challenge registration is open, and we want you to join us this winter! There are so many reasons to participate in the...
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Introducing the New NWTRPA Board!
On October 20, 2021, the NWTRPA held its 2021 AGM, which took place virtually. At the AGM the NWTRPA membership elected four new members...
- Nov 22, 2021
- 4 min
Paddling the Tsiigehnjiik: Q & A with Erica Thompson
Q&A with Erica Thompson, one of the educators on the trip featured in our short film, Paddling the Tsiigehnjiik, featured at YKIFF.
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Yellowknife International Film Festival is back!
This year’s YK international film fest will be accessible to anyone in the country! All the films will be available Nov. 3–7 2021.
- Oct 22, 2021
- 2 min
Recreation North Training Program: Start Anytime, Learn Anywhere
Looking to acquire skills and confidence running recreation programs in a Northern community? Have a busy schedule with work and family...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 6 min
2020-2021 Annual Report
Each year the NWT Recreation and Parks Association publishes our annual report. This is where we share our audited financials for...
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
We're hiring for TWO positions at the NWTRPA!
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association is looking for two new faces to join our small but mighty team for two different positions: Profess
- Oct 12, 2021
- 5 min
Walking Tours, Elders Fishing Derby—what can you do with an ARC Grant?
Funds organizations can apply for them to help their community members engage in recreation during COVID-19, to stay active & reslient!
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min
Welcome, Tim! Our new Director, Professional Development
Tim has spent his entire adult life in recreation. Most of his childhood too. His teachers in school would likely have said the same at...
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association office will be closed on September 30, to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
2021 NWTRPA Annual Conference Postponed
Given the evolving COVID-19 pandemic in the territory, we at the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NTWRPA) have decided to postpone...
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
There is Still Time to Register! Recreation Leadership Program
The deadline to register for Rec North is fast approaching! Those looking to build confidence as Northern recreation leaders register now!
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Funding Available for Northern Organizations!
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has secured Government of Canada funding via Parks Canada to support a “green jobs”...
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Spotlighting Recreation in the NWT: Bright Spots!
Nominate programs that have seen particular success with, to share their Bright Spot with recreation and on the land leaders across the NWT!
- Aug 20, 2021
- 1 min
Meet David, our On the Land Support Coordinator
We are excited to introduce you to David, our new On the Land Support Coordinator!
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
Attend our 2021 Annual General Meeting!
Join us at the 2021 AGM—hosted in a hybrid format for both in-person and virtual participation from our Membership—to learn more about...
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Tai Chi for the NWT: NWTRPA Rona Williams Tai Chi Fund
Participants registered for the Online Intro to Tai Chi Course can apply to the NWTRPA’s Rona Williams Tai Chi Fund for a $50 subsidy.
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