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Recreation Gathering 2024

November 15, 2024

The 2024 Yukon Recreation Gathering in Whitehorse, themed ROAR: Reimagining Outdoor Active Recreation, brought together recreation leaders, volunteers, and advocates from almost every Yukon community. This gathering was all about making connections, sharing knowledge, and finding new ways to strengthen recreation across the territory. A Hub for Learning and CollaborationOne of the most valuable aspects of the gathering…

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Thank You Lotteries Yukon!

September 18, 2024

RPAY is excited to share some exciting updates to our cross country ski loan program this season!  Our ‘for loan’ lineup has been upgraded with the latest models, offering all new skis and boots for kids and new bindings and boots for youth and adults.  Whether you’re a first time or seasoned borrower, our updated fleet includes…

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RPAY Recognition Award

July 22, 2024

The Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY) Recognition Award is presented annually to an individual(s) or group(s) who dedicates their time to “strengthen the capacity of Yukon communities to engage their citizens in active, healthy lifestyles through recreation and parks.” Nominate a deserving person or group from your community by: Friday, September 6, 2024 Complete the nomination at:…

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2024 Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers

June 6, 2024

2024 Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers When: Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm Where: RPAY Boardroom & Zoom Registration: Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday, July 2, 2024. An Agenda and Zoom link will be shared prior to the meeting. Who should attend: Members of the organization are encouraged to attend. New…

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Spring Aquatics Workshop 2024: Faro, YT

May 10, 2024

Spring Aquatics Workshop 2024 When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to Friday, May 24, 2024 Where: Faro Recreation Centre and Swimming Pool Cost:  Registration is FREE Meals are provided during the workshop Travel Subsidy:  A travel subsidy is available for attendees who are responsible for / or working in rural community swimming pools that plan to open for the 2024…

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Building Inclusive Recreation and Sport Communities… workshop materials

February 15, 2024

Registered participants, please download the workshop materials below. AGENDA Yukon Gender Equity Workshop presentation and Facilitator Bios Equity in the Allocation of Public Recreation is a policy guide for local governments when including equity in their recreation facility allocation processes Female Friendly Golf Courses; A Welcoming Atmosphere What is intersectionality? Canadian Women and Sport infographic Let’s…

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Gender Equity in Recreation & Community Sport

January 23, 2024

Workshop on Gender Equity in Recreation and Community Sport    When: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Full-day workshop sessions from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Social, light refreshments, and dinner (4:00 am to 5:30 pm) followed by a panel discussion (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm).   Where: Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent (next to the airport)  …

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Pandemic Impacts on Rural Recreation (PIRR)

June 11, 2023

The research project, Pandemic Impacts on Rural Recreation in the Yukon Territory, was conducted in 2022 in collaboration with the World Leisure Centre of Excellence at Vancouver Island University. It was funded by Yukon Government through the COVID-19 Recovery Research Program. Five communities participated in the project that was conducted on the traditional territories of…

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Yukon Recreation Gathering 2022

January 3, 2023

It was a privilege to host this past year’s Recreation Gathering on the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation. Thank you to the City of Dawson and Yukon Government’s Sport & Recreation Branch for your support. Thank you also to the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre…

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What’s new with the Recreation North Training Program?

August 16, 2022

Visit the Recreation North Training Program Learning Space and check out its new look. Participants can now self-register for an account by going to the Learning Space. With an account, choose the training that suits your needs and interests and connect with leaders from Kimmirut, NU or Aklavik, NT. An account gives access to the…

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