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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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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
Getting Active is in Reach!
Are you sitting at home drinking a pumpkin spice latte? Are you contemplating doing some exercise, but don't know where to start?...
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Conference Streams – Which one will you choose?
The NWTRPA Conference is an opportunity for Recreation leaders, On the Land leaders, health care staff, students, youth, Elders, youth...
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Dreaming of hosting an event?
Do you have a dream of hosting three recreation events for your community? You are lucky because the Get Active grants are open, and you...
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Top 3 Reasons to attend the NWTRPA Annual Conference
The NWTRPA Conference is an opportunity for community members from across the NWT to discuss trends and issues in recreation and On the...
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Apply for a Get Active Grant – It’s Easy!
It’s September! That means that the first snow isn’t likely too far off. But just because the summer is all but over, doesn’t mean you...
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Update from the Conference Committee
The NWTRPA Conference is an opportunity for Recreation leaders, On the Land leaders, Elders, health care staff, students, youth, youth...
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Remembering Alfred Moses: Friend of the NWTRPA
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Alfred Moses. Alfred was a long-time friend of the NWTRPA. He participated in...
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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 9, 20221 min read
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...
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Spotlighting Recreation in the NWT: Bright Spots!
Do you know an organization or individual who is doing something awesome in recreation? Bright Spots turn our attention to what...
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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