NWTRPA Board Nominations Open!

Want to get involved in advocating for and shaping the recreation and on-the-land sectors in

the NWT? Join our Board of Directors!

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association AGM will take place on October 7-9, 2025.

Four (4) Board Member positions are open for election.

We are now accepting nominations for the following Board positions:

• Beaufort/Delta Director (2-year term)

(Akłarvik / Aklavik, Teet’łit Zheh / Fort McPherson, Paulatuuq / Paulatuk, Ikaahuk /

Sachs Harbour, Inuuvik / Inuvik , Uluksaqtuuq / Ulukhaktok ,

Tuktuuyaqtuuq/Tuktoyaktuk, Tsiigehtchic)

• Dehcho Director (2-year term)

(Kakisa, Zhatıé Kų́ę́ / Fort Providence, Tthets’éhk’édélı̨ / Jean Marie River, , Pedzéh Kı̨́ /

Wrigley, Tthennáágó / Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K’e , Echaotı’ı̨ı̨ Kųę / Fort Liard , Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨

Kų́ę / Fort Simpson

• Director at Large (2-year term)

Any NWT community

• Yellowknife Director (2-year term)

What Does the NWTRPA Board of Directors Do?

• Create and update policy.

• Monitor that policies are being followed.

• Complete tasks assigned to the Board outlined in Board policy.

• Report to the membership; being a member of the NWTRPA empowers recreation and parks

leaders to voice their thoughts, ideas, and opinions on the sector to the board to use to guide

their decision-making.

What is the Time Commitment?

The NWTRPA Board of Directors is a volunteer position. The Board meets

online/teleconference 3-4 times a year and in-person 2-3 times a year for a two-day,

face-to-face meeting usually in Winter, Spring/Summer, and in the Fall at our

Conference/AGM.

Board members may be asked to join certain committees or working groups that will require

additional conference calls and volunteer work. Aside from meetings, Board members can take

part in other activities to support the organization.

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 that they

are being nominated for. (If purchased a ticket for the conference or AGM, you

are a member).

Qualifications

• Previous volunteer experience is considered an asset.

• Experience in recreation, sport, land-based and cultural activities is

considered an asset.

• Experience with finance, board governance, policy, and non-profit groups

is considered an asset.

To Submit a Nomination

Nominees must be NWTRPA members and must reside in the region that they are being nominated and MUST be received by 12 PM on October 6 (the day before the AGM).

• Submit an online nomination

  OR

• Download a printable Board Nomination form and return to:

Attn: Sheena Tremblay, NWTRPA Executive Director Email:

stremblay@nwtrpa.org Fax: (867) 669-8375

About the NWTRPA Board of Directors

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association has an eight-person volunteer Board of

Directors. The Board is comprised of a President, a Director-at-Large and six regional

members from across the NWT. The Board of Directors sets goals for the organization

and monitors the progress towards reaching those goals.

The NWTRPA Board of Directors meets at a minimum six times per year including three

face-to-face meetings (in various NWT communities) and three online/conference call

meetings. Face-to-face meetings are typically two days in length while conference calls

last up to two hours.

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

1. Gain valuable experience and an increased understanding of the territorial and national

recreation and on the land sector.

2. 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!)

3. It’s an opportunity to engage in thought-provoking conversations, share your perspectives and

ideas, and collaborate with a diverse group of people.

4. 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.

5. Share your wisdom, knowledge, and experience to help guide the direction of the NWTRPA.

The NWTRPA would benefit from your unique expertise!

Questions?

Unsure if you or the nominee are a member?

Contact us at admin@nwtrpa.org for support!