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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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Meet Abby our New Administrative Coordinator!
Abby grew up in Hay River, NT and moved to Yellowknife once she was in high school. Abby is very passionate about hockey and staying...
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Introducing “How I Survived”
You may have noticed a new page on our website devoted to a research project called, “How I Survived”: Recreation at Northern Residential Sc
Jan 13, 20214 min read
Meet our new Executive Director!
You may recognize our new Executive Director, Sheena Tremblay, because she isn’t new to the NWT Recreation and Parks Association. Sheena...
Nov 21, 20203 min read
2020 NWTRPA Award Winners Announced!
The NWTRPA is honouring five incredible individuals for their dedication to recreation and community contributions: Elizabeth Hardisty,...
Sep 21, 20202 min read
For the Love of Recreation
Kim Doyle and Zain Ali tell us why they do the work they do within the recreation sector.
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Update on NWTRPA Programming under COVID-19
On March 18, we announced to our members, partners, and NWT residents that we were postponing all of our face-to-face programming...
Jun 16, 20202 min read
Racism in Recreation and Parks
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) crafted an ambitious vision statement during its most recent strategic planning process...
Jun 15, 20205 min read
2019 NWTRPA Award Winner: Joanne Ogina
For over 20 years the NWTRPA Awards Program has been celebrating and recognizing recreation professionals and volunteers in northern...
Apr 30, 20203 min read
PUBLIC NOTICE
Dear NWTRPA members, partners, and NWT residents, Given recent public health directives to stay home wherever possible and cancel public...
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Bon Voyage, Geoff!
In the winter of 2003, the NWTRPA Board led by President Theresa Ross hired Geoff Ray to be the organization’s first full-time Executive...
Nov 28, 20194 min read
Back to the Future: A Brief History of the NWTRPA Conference
In 2019, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association by looking back at the people, events,...
Nov 8, 20194 min read
Meet the President Vol. II
In 2019, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association by looking back at the people, events,...
Jul 13, 20198 min read
June is (was) Recreation and Parks Month
With July upon us, June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) has come to an end. We’re looking back on this year’s event and already...
Jul 7, 20192 min read
Meet the President Vol. I
In 2019, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NWT Recreation and Parks Association by looking back at the people, events,...
May 17, 20197 min read
NWTRPA 2016 Award Winner: Natasha Kulikowski
Natasha Kulikowski is the 2016 NWTRPA Award of Excellence Winner.
Apr 6, 20182 min read
Celebrating Excellence in Northern Recreation: A Brief History of the NWTRPA Awards Program
At one of the first NWTRPA board meetings in the fall of 1989, the newly elected directors discussed priorities for the fledgling...
Aug 1, 20176 min read
2015 NWTRPA Award Winners
NWTRPA Annual Awards Presentation in Fort Simpson, NT on Wednesday October 7th, 2015 at 6:00PM at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre
Oct 7, 20151 min read
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