Profile: Scott Cloutier - Northern Recreation Leadership Graduate
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- Jun 26, 2021
- 4 min
The Canoe: A symbol of resilience, resurgence, and nationhood for Indigenous peoples
June 26 is National Canoe Day. Today we are sharing a lesser-discussed history of what many view as the quintessential Canadian watercraft.
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
8 Reasons to Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors
We're looking for nominations for (4) NWTRPA Board positions–here are eight reasons why YOU should join us!
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Update from the Conference Committee
As we continue through a period of change and resilience, the NWTRPA continues to adapt to bring us one step closer to what would be a “norm
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Greens Jobs Initiative Funding Summer Employment Opportunities!
Apply for the 2021 CPRA Green Jobs Initiative by July 9 to fund summer jobs focused on green career-related activities.
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
Benefits of Recreation
In case you hadn’t already heard, June is Recreation and Parks Month! It’s the time to celebrate all the benefits of recreation and...
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
2021 NWTRPA Elder Award Nominations Now Open
The NWTRPA Elder Award recognizes an Elder that is sharing their knowledge in a good way with community and supporting others to be healthy.
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
Statement of Solidarity with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc
The Board and staff of the NWTRPA express our deepest condolences to all Indigenous peoples during this time of grief.
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Elder Abuse in the NWT
“Is that all? I know you got your cheque yesterday.” The grandson takes his grandmother’s wallet, grabs a bunch of cash and heads out...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
How to Train a Canoe Dawg
Here are some of her tips and tricks for making a dog feel comfortable, and at ease in the boat.
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Members E-News - June 10
Hi NWTRPA members, We have a handful of opportunities for you to get involved with us at the NWTRPA right now! Apply for Director –...
- Jun 9, 2021
- 9 min
Racing down the Big River
We are looking back at one of the premier events in the NWT in the summer of 1989 for National Paddling Week (June 8–16).
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
NWTRPA Board Member: Cynthia White
Cynthia served as the Director for the South Slave Region for three years starting in 2014. She’s been with the NWTRPA ever since.
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
NWTRPA Board Nominations Open!
The NWTRPA has an eight-person volunteer Board of Directors. We are accepting nominations for four Board positions.
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Three Great Ways to Celebrate Recreation & Parks Month This June
Today marks the beginning of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), which means it’s time to celebrate! How will you show your...
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrate Water Safety Week this JRPM
June 5–12 is Water Safety Week, an annual campaign to educate Canadians on how to stay safe around water and prevent drowning incidents.
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
We're Hiring: On the Land Support Coordinator
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) is seeking a collaborative, organized, and strong communicator for the position of On the
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
Let's kick off June is Recreation and Parks Month by celebrating Intergenerational Day!
Recreation and parks offer many benefits to community members of all ages. We’re teaming up with the NWT Seniors’ Society (NWTSS) to host an
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Indigenous Peoples Day: A Paddling Perspective
For Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), the NWTRPA is celebrating the ingenious architectural design and use of paddling watercraft of the NWT
- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
Looking back and moving forward during a pandemic
Just as we’ve all had to adapt as we navigate through life during a pandemic, the NWTRPA has too. But we’ve also been up to a lot of...
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
We're Hiring at the NWTRPA!
The NWTRPA is looking for an energetic, motivated and highly organized individual for the position of Director– Professional Development.
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NWT Recreation and Parks Association Box 841, 4908 49th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N6
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association's physical office is located in Sǫ̀mba K'è on Chief Drygeese Territory in Treaty 8, the traditional home of the Yellowknives Dene and the North Slave Métis, also known as Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
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