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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...

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.

Jun 26, 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 22, 20213 min read

8 Reasons to Join the NWTRPA Board of Directors

We're looking for nominations for (4) NWTRPA Board positions–here are eight reasons why YOU should join us!

Jun 21, 20212 min read

Update from the Conference Committee

As we continue through a period of change and resilience, the NWTRPA continues to adapt to bring us one step closer to what would be a “norm

Jun 17, 20212 min read

Greens Jobs Initiative Funding Summer Employment Opportunities!

Apply for the 2021 CPRA Green Jobs Initiative by July 9 to fund summer jobs focused on green career-related activities.

Jun 17, 20213 min read

Benefits of Recreation

In case you hadn’t already heard, June is Recreation and Parks Month! It’s the time to celebrate all the benefits of recreation and...

Jun 16, 20212 min read

2021 NWTRPA Elder Award Nominations Now Open

The NWTRPA Elder Award recognizes an Elder that is sharing their knowledge in a good way with community and supporting others to be healthy.

Jun 15, 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, 20212 min read

Elder Abuse in the NWT

“Is that all? I know you got your cheque yesterday.” The grandson takes his grandmother’s wallet, grabs a bunch of cash and heads out...

Jun 14, 20214 min read

How to Train a Canoe Dawg

Here are some of her tips and tricks for making a dog feel comfortable, and at ease in the boat.

Jun 9, 20212 min read

Members E-News - June 10

Hi NWTRPA members, We have a handful of opportunities for you to get involved with us at the NWTRPA right now! Apply for Director –...

Jun 8, 20219 min read

Racing down the Big River

We are looking back at one of the premier events in the NWT in the summer of 1989 for National Paddling Week (June 8–16).

Jun 8, 20214 min read

NWTRPA Board Member: Cynthia White

Cynthia served as the Director for the South Slave Region for three years starting in 2014. She’s been with the NWTRPA ever since.

Jun 8, 20212 min read

NWTRPA Board Nominations Open!

The NWTRPA has an eight-person volunteer Board of Directors. We are accepting nominations for four Board positions.

Jun 7, 20212 min read

Three Great Ways to Celebrate Recreation & Parks Month This June

Today marks the beginning of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), which means it’s time to celebrate! How will you show your...

Jun 5, 20212 min read

Celebrate Water Safety Week this JRPM

June 5–12 is Water Safety Week, an annual campaign to educate Canadians on how to stay safe around water and prevent drowning incidents.

Jun 2, 20211 min read

We're Hiring: On the Land Support Coordinator

The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) is seeking a collaborative, organized, and strong communicator for the position of On the

Jun 1, 20213 min read

Let's kick off June is Recreation and Parks Month by celebrating Intergenerational Day!

Recreation and parks offer many benefits to community members of all ages. We’re teaming up with the NWT Seniors’ Society (NWTSS) to host an

May 30, 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 24, 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...

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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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