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Recreation Gathering 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…
Read MoreThank You Lotteries Yukon!
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…
Read MorePandemic Impacts on Rural Recreation (PIRR)
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…
Read MoreYukon Recreation Gathering 2022
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…
Read MoreWhat’s new with the Recreation North Training Program?
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…
Read MoreParticipACTION’s True North Challenge
Join ParticipACTION’s True North Challenge starting on February 7! No one embraces the cold like people living in Canada do, so what better way to keep up the excitement from January’s New Year’s resolutions than to celebrate winter by joining the True North Challenge, running February 7-21 through the free ParticipACTION app! Another perk of…
Read MoreFall Recreation Gathering
We want to thank everyone who participated in and made the Fall Recreation Gathering happen! It was wonderful to see everyone in person, network, and share stories once again. Thank you to Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and the Village of Haines Junction for allowing us to host the recreation gathering in Haines Junction. …
Read MoreLet’s put the “physical” in physical distancing
Exercise and recreation is an important part of maintaining our health and wellbeing especially during times of stress and change, which we have certainly experiencing the past few weeks.
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Nordic Walking Leader Training
October 15th, Whitehorse
Interested in leading a Nordic Walking group in your community? Join us October 15th, 10am-1pm and learn to lead the way.
Read MoreMaking it Matter
Making it Matter is the theme of this year’s BCRPA 2019 Symposium, hosted in the beautiful community of Whistler, BC.
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