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Celebrating Recreation Leaders: Janelle Nitsiza
Across the Northwest Territories, recreation leaders are building connections, supporting well-being, and strengthening communities in ways both big and small. From organizing local programs to creating welcoming spaces for all ages, their work plays a vital role in daily life across the North. Through this new profile series, NWTRPA is proud to spotlight the people behind the programs - celebrating their dedication, creativity, and impact. We’re excited to begin by introduc
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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, 20214 min read
NWTRPA Board Nominations Open!
The NWTRPA has an eight-person volunteer Board of Directors. We are accepting nominations for four Board positions.
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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 7, 20212 min read
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 5, 20212 min read
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 2, 20211 min read
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
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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 31, 20214 min read
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 25, 20214 min read
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.
May 19, 20212 min read
Committee Call-Out — Join Us!
The NWTRPA is seeking representatives to sit on an 8-month fitness program development committee.
May 11, 20212 min read
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.
May 4, 20212 min read
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...
Apr 7, 20211 min read
2020 NWTRPA Award of Excellence Winner: Rob Johnson
For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Apr 6, 20213 min read
Yearbooks at Residential Schools
There are very few records produced by students while they were at northern residential schools. One exception is yearbooks.
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Welcome to our New Website!
Welcome to our new website! Thanks for visiting. We’ve updated our website to be faster, more accessible, and (we hope!) easier to navigate.
Mar 26, 20212 min read
Meet Delanie, NWTRPA Active Communities Coordinator
We’re excited to welcome Delanie Vail to the NWTRPA team as the Active Communities Coordinator! Delanie was born and raised in the...
Mar 9, 20211 min read
Photographs and Residential School Research
Guided by a committee of former students and intergenerational survivors, the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) and...
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Walking Edéhzhíe like our ancestors
Walk to Tuk is definitely about getting physically active and connecting with people in our communities, and across the NWT. But it's...
Feb 8, 20211 min read
2020 NWTRPA Innovation Award Winner: Inemesit Graham
For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Creation of Western Arctic Youth Collective (WAYC)
Drin Gwinzii, my name is Peter Greenland. I am currently 27 years old and living in Ottawa, working as a carpenter. Originally, I am from...
Feb 1, 20217 min read
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