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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
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"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
A Walking Challenge Review Update
For the past year, the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRP) has been committed to figuring out the best and most appropriate way...
Nov 25, 20221 min read
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...
Nov 14, 20222 min read
2022 NWTRPA Awards - Nominations are Open!
Each year, the NWTRPA presents awards to celebrate and recognize dedicated recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Meet Ivania, our new Membership & Communications Manager!
We’re happy to welcome Ivania Carballo Hinchey to the NWTRPA team as our Membership & Communications Manager! Ivania was born in El...
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Introducing the New NWTRPA Board!
On October 6, 2022, the NWTRPA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place in Fort Smith. The following Board positions were...
Oct 20, 20221 min read
My First NWTRPA Conference
My name is Clair, and I am the Professional Development Coordinator at the NWTRPA. If you remember the news post introducing me, I...
Oct 19, 20222 min read
Reaching Each and Every One Funding Program
Northern nonprofits, community organizations, and Indigenous governments can now apply for grants for community-level projects that...
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Getting active is more accessible than you think!
No one is expecting you to become an Biathlon Olympian like Brendan Green or a professional cross-country skier like the Firth sisters,...
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Walking Challenge Review Update
Trigger Warning: This statement contains details about colonialism and residential schools which could be triggering to some. If you are...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This post includes details about colonialism and residential schools which could be upsetting and triggering. If you are a residential...
Sep 28, 20224 min read
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