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Kayaking Skills Session at the Yellowknife Aquatic Centre
Participants recently had the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills during a session delivered by the Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) at the new Yellowknife Aquatic Centre. The session focused on introducing fundamental kayaking techniques in a welcoming and supportive environment for participants of all experience levels. During the session, participants practiced core paddling strokes used to move, steer, and control their kayaks.
Mar 51 min read
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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...
May 13, 20221 min read
NWT On The Land Collaborative to Support 54 On The Land Projects in 2022
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We're hiring for TWO positions at the NWTRPA!
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Mar 17, 20221 min read
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Jan 25, 20221 min read
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...
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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...
Jan 14, 20222 min read
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...
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Registration for the 2022 NWTRPA Walking Challenge is Now Open!
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Dec 1, 20212 min read
Introducing the New NWTRPA Board!
On October 20, 2021, the NWTRPA held its 2021 AGM, which took place virtually. At the AGM the NWTRPA membership elected four new members...
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Paddling the Tsiigehnjiik: Q & A with Erica Thompson
Q&A with Erica Thompson, one of the educators on the trip featured in our short film, Paddling the Tsiigehnjiik, featured at YKIFF.
Nov 22, 20214 min read
Yellowknife International Film Festival is back!
This year’s YK international film fest will be accessible to anyone in the country! All the films will be available Nov. 3–7 2021.
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Recreation North Training Program: Start Anytime, Learn Anywhere
Looking to acquire skills and confidence running recreation programs in a Northern community? Have a busy schedule with work and family...
Oct 22, 20212 min read
2020-2021 Annual Report
Each year the NWT Recreation and Parks Association publishes our annual report. This is where we share our audited financials for...
Oct 19, 20216 min read
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 for two different positions: Profess
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Walking Tours, Elders Fishing Derby—what can you do with an ARC Grant?
Funds organizations can apply for them to help their community members engage in recreation during COVID-19, to stay active & reslient!
Oct 12, 20215 min read
Welcome, Tim! Our new Director, Professional Development
Tim has spent his entire adult life in recreation. Most of his childhood too. His teachers in school would likely have said the same at...
Oct 8, 20212 min read
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Sep 28, 20214 min read
2021 NWTRPA Annual Conference Postponed
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Sep 24, 20211 min read
There is Still Time to Register! Recreation Leadership Program
The deadline to register for Rec North is fast approaching! Those looking to build confidence as Northern recreation leaders register now!
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Funding Available for Northern Organizations!
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has secured Government of Canada funding via Parks Canada to support a “green jobs”...
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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