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NWTRPA at CPRA’s Forward Together Summit and Day of Action in Ottawa
Last week, two representatives from the NWTRPA were in Ottawa for the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA)’s Forward Together: A Summit for Collective Impact, a national gathering that brought together recreation and parks leaders from across the country to advance shared federal priorities that support strong, healthy, and connected communities. Over three days, we explored national trends affecting the sector, contributed to the renewal of the Framework for Recr
Dec 52 min read
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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
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association office will be closed on September 30, to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 28, 20214 min read
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 26, 20214 min read
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, 20214 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 30, 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 24, 20214 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
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
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
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
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