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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...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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...

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.

Committee Call-Out — Join Us!

The NWTRPA is seeking representatives to sit on an 8-month fitness program development committee.

June ARC Grant Program Offers $200–$500 to Celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month

Through ARC Grants, the NWTRPA will support organizations in celebrating June is Recreation and Parks Month by hosting one free event.

NWTRPA Exercise and Wellness Survey

Interested in exercise and wellness training? Have some great ideas about how to better promote physical activity in the NWT? Want to win...

2020 NWTRPA Award of Excellence Winner: Rob Johnson

For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and