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Celebrating Recreation Leaders: Angela Ruben
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
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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
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
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