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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...

Supporting Wellbeing: Made-in-the-North Training Program transitions to MakeWay Platform

The NWTRPA is committed to supporting community members in getting on the land. We believe that spending time on the land is vital for...

Rec North Graduate Highlight: Thorsten Gohl

Looking to acquire skills and confidence running recreation programs in a Northern community? Have a busy schedule with work and family...

Celebrate June is Recreation and Parks month with Get Active & Water Saftey Grants!

“We’re encouraging community groups to host physically active events that celebrate June is Recreation and Parks month. Taking part in...

NWT On The Land Collaborative to Support 54 On The Land Projects in 2022

The outcomes of on the land programming are as numerous as they are varied, but one thing is certain: they support the health and...

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. We are hiring for the Director –...

Funding Available to Hire Youth for Your Organization!

Northern nonprofits and local governments can now apply for an exciting new wage subsidy program. Funding is provided by the federal...

NWTRPA Walking Challenge Temporary Name Change

Trigger Warning: This release includes details about colonialism and residential schools and could be upsetting. If you are a residential...

2021 NWTRPA Elder Award Winner: Pat Martel

For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...

Meet Jeanne, our new Membership and Communications Coordinator

We’re excited to welcome Jeanne Yurris to the NWTRPA team as the Membership and Communications Coordinator! Jeanne was born and raised in...

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...