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NWTRPA Board Nominations Open!
Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities? Do you want to be involved in shaping the recreation and on-the-land sectors in the NWT? Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors and contribute your experience, perspective, and leadership to support communities across the NWT. Submit an online nomination The NWT Recreation and Parks Association works with communities across the NWT to promote quality, accessible recreation by supporting leaders,
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July 1st
July 1st marks the anniversary of Canada’s journey towards independence as a political entity. This day also offers us time to learn,...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Farewell JRPM, see you next year!
June Get Active grants are offered in concurrence with June is Recreation and Parks Month to encourage communities to celebrate...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Water Safety Grants are back!
To assist NWT Communities, the NWTRPA is funding Water Safety grants to underline safety around bodies of water, where there is a risk of...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
NWTRPA June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) Photo Contest
What is JRPM? June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is an annual observance celebrated in Canada to promote the importance of...
Jun 2, 20231 min read
June is Recreation and Parks Month!
June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is an annual observance celebrated in Canada to promote the importance of recreation and parks...
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Spotlighting Recreation in the NWT: Bright Spots!
Do you know an organization or individual who is doing something awesome in recreation? Let us know! Bright Spots turn our attention to...
Jun 2, 20231 min read
How I Survived Advisory Committee
“How I Survived” is a research project about recreation at residential and day schools in the NWT that was initiated by the NWTRPA and...
Jun 2, 20235 min read
Photographs and Residential School History
Guided by a committee of former students and intergenerational Survivors, the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) and the...
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Apply for a June Get Active Grant!
There is just ONE month to go before June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) and Senior Citizens Month. That means two things: 1....
May 1, 20232 min read
2022 NWTRPA Innovation Award Winner: Mercedes Rabesca
For over 30 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Apr 19, 20232 min read
"Open Arms, Open Spaces": Announcing the 2023 NWTRPA Conference Theme
Dear Members, The NWTRPA Conference is an opportunity for recreation leaders, health care staff, students, Elders, volunteers and youth...
Apr 5, 20232 min read
2022 NWTRPA Elder Award: Jeffrey Amos
For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Apr 5, 20233 min read
2022 NWTRPA Scott McAdam Youth Leadership Award Winner: Alaina Joe Beaudin
For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Get Active Grants
Get Active is a Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) program, funded by the Department of Municipal and...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
2022 NWTRPA Award Winners!
Each year, the NWTRPA presents awards to celebrate and recognize dedicated recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Funding Available to a Hire Youth for Your Organization!
Northern nonprofits and local governments can now apply for the YEE wage subsidy program. Funding is provided by the federal government...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Yellowknife's Paddling Film Festival Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 3rd
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association and Western Arctic Moving Pictures are once again joining forces to host the Paddling Film...
Feb 2, 20231 min read
2023 NWTRPA Walking Challenge Announcement
We recognize our nwtrpawalkingchallenge.ca website has glitches. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were recently required to change...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
The NWTRPA Walking Challenge is FINALLY HERE!
The NWTRPA Walking Challenge (previously known as Walk to Tuk) registration is open, and we want you to join us for the 2023 winter...
Dec 13, 20221 min read
6 Reasons Why YOU Should do the NWTRPA's Walk to Tuk
It's fun and free! There is no cost associated with the NWTRPA's Walk to Tuk. Your office can make a bunch of teams, and challenge each...
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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