NWTRPA Board Nominations Open!

Jun 19
2 min read

Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities?

Do you want to be involved in shaping the recreation and on-the-land sectors in the NWT?

Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors and contribute your experience, perspective, and leadership to support communities across the NWT.

Submit an online nomination

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association works with communities across the NWT to promote quality, accessible recreation by supporting leaders, communities, and partners through training, advocacy, and networking.

Here are 5 reasons to join the NWTRPA Board of Directors:

Gain valuable governance experience and deepen your understanding of the recreation, and on the land initiatives across the NWT and Canada.
Make connections with fun, interesting, and passionate people across the NWT. (We may be a little biased, but our current Board Members, staff & networks are pretty awesome!)
Contribute to meaningful discussions, share your perspectives, and help guide decisions that impact recreation and community wellbeing across the NWT.
Take your board volunteer experience to the next level! There are opportunities to travel, attend training, join specific steering committees, and attend the annual NWTRPA conference.
Use your skills, experience, and community knowledge to help guide the direction and long-term sustainability of the NWTRPA. The NWTRPA would benefit from your unique expertise!

“What Does the NWTRPA Board of Directors Do?”

Establishes and reviews organizational policy
Provides strategic direction and oversight.
Monitors organizational performance and financial health.
Monitor that policies are being followed by NWTRPA staff.
Ensures policies and governance practices are followed.
Represents and remains accountable to the NWTRPA members.
Supports the long-term sustainability and success of the organization.

We are currently accepting nominations for the following Board positions:

North Slave Regional Director (2-year term)
(Whatı̀, Wekweètì, Gamètı̀, Behchokǫ, T’èɂehdaà / Dettah/N’Dılǫ )
South Slave Regional Director (2-year term)
(Enterprise, Denı́nu Kų́ę́ / Fort Resolution, Tthebacha / Fort Smith, Kátł'odeeche First Nation, Xátł'odehchee / Hay River, Łutselk'e)
Sahtu Regional Director (2-year term)
(K’áhbamį́túé / Colville Lake, Tulít’a, Tłegǫ́hłı̨ / Norman Wells, Délı̨nę, Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé / Fort Good Hope.)
President (2-year term)
(any NWT community)

Requirements

Nominees must be residents of the NWT.
Nominees must be able to meet the time commitments of regularly attending board meetings.
Nominees must be NWTRPA members and reside in the region they are nominated for (If purchased a ticket to the AGM or for the fall training gathering/conference you are a member).

Skills and Experience Considered Assets

Previous board, committee, or volunteer leadership experience
Experience in recreation, sport, on the land , wellness or cultural activities
Knowledge of governance, policy development, strategic planning, finance, or non-profit organizations.

To Submit a Nomination

Nominees must be NWTRPA members and reside in the region they are nominated for. Nominations MUST be received by 12 PM (MST) on October 6, 2026 (the day before the AGM).