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Oct 82 min read

5 Reasons to Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors

Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities? Do you want to be involved in shaping the recreation...

Nov 14, 20222 min read

Expression of Interest: NWTRPA Board of Directors: Director-at-Large

Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities? Do you want to get involved in advocating for and...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Welcome, Nuka! Our new Director of Active Communities.

We would like to give a big warm welcome to the NWTRPA’s new Director, Active Communities, Nuka de Jocas! Nuka’s academic background in...

Aug 4, 20222 min read

5 Reasons to Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors

Are you passionate about healthy families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities? Do you want to get involved in advocating for and...

Dec 1, 20212 min read

Registration for the 2022 NWTRPA Walking Challenge is Now Open!

NWTRPA Walking Challenge registration is open, and we want you to join us this winter! There are so many reasons to participate in the...

Nov 23, 20211 min read

Introducing the New NWTRPA Board!

On October 20, 2021, the NWTRPA held its 2021 AGM, which took place virtually. At the AGM the NWTRPA membership elected four new members...

Nov 22, 20214 min read

Paddling the Tsiigehnjiik: Q & A with Erica Thompson

Q&A with Erica Thompson, one of the educators on the trip featured in our short film, Paddling the Tsiigehnjiik, featured at YKIFF.

Oct 28, 20211 min read

Yellowknife International Film Festival is back!

This year’s YK international film fest will be accessible to anyone in the country! All the films will be available Nov. 3–7 2021.

Oct 22, 20212 min read

Recreation North Training Program: Start Anytime, Learn Anywhere

Looking to acquire skills and confidence running recreation programs in a Northern community? Have a busy schedule with work and family...

Oct 19, 20216 min read

2020-2021 Annual Report

Each year the NWT Recreation and Parks Association publishes our annual report. This is where we share our audited financials for...

Oct 12, 20211 min read

We're hiring for TWO positions at the NWTRPA!

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association is looking for two new faces to join our small but mighty team for two different positions: Profess

Oct 12, 20215 min read

Walking Tours, Elders Fishing Derby—what can you do with an ARC Grant?

Funds organizations can apply for them to help their community members engage in recreation during COVID-19, to stay active & reslient!

Oct 8, 20212 min read

Welcome, Tim! Our new Director, Professional Development

Tim has spent his entire adult life in recreation. Most of his childhood too. His teachers in school would likely have said the same at...

Sep 28, 20214 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 24, 20211 min read

2021 NWTRPA Annual Conference Postponed

Given the evolving COVID-19 pandemic in the territory, we at the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NTWRPA) have decided to postpone...

Sep 24, 20211 min read

There is Still Time to Register! Recreation Leadership Program

The deadline to register for Rec North is fast approaching! Those looking to build confidence as Northern recreation leaders register now!

Sep 23, 20211 min read

Funding Available for Northern Organizations!

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has secured Government of Canada funding via Parks Canada to support a “green jobs”...

Aug 31, 20211 min read

Spotlighting Recreation in the NWT: Bright Spots!

Nominate programs that have seen particular success with, to share their Bright Spot with recreation and on the land leaders across the NWT!

Aug 20, 20211 min read

Meet David, our On the Land Support Coordinator

We are excited to introduce you to David, our new On the Land Support Coordinator!

Aug 18, 20212 min read

Attend our 2021 Annual General Meeting!

Join us at the 2021 AGM—hosted in a hybrid format for both in-person and virtual participation from our Membership—to learn more about...

Aug 16, 20213 min read

Tai Chi for the NWT: NWTRPA Rona Williams Tai Chi Fund

Participants registered for the Online Intro to Tai Chi Course can apply to the NWTRPA’s Rona Williams Tai Chi Fund for a $50 subsidy.

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NWT Recreation and Parks Association Box 841, 4908 49th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N6

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association's physical office is located in Sǫ̀mba K'è on Chief Drygeese Territory in Treaty 8, the traditional home of the Yellowknives Dene and the North Slave Métis, also known as Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

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