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NWTRPA News
Introducing a New Regional Gathering Model in Place of Annual Conference
We are excited to announce that we are taking a new approach for how we bring recreation leaders, communities, and partners together across the territory. Beginning in 2026, we will move away from hosting a traditional annual territory-wide conference each year. Instead, we will plan a series of smaller, regional gatherings designed to better reflect the needs, realities, and opportunities within communities across the North. This shift recognizes that the recreation landscap
May 72 min read
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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
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
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
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