2018 NWTRPA & YOUTH CENTRES CONFERENCE YELLOWKNIFE, NT • EXPLORER HOTEL • OCTOBER 23-25, 2018

The NWT’s premiere training gathering for recreation leaders, health care staff, students, youth, Elders, youth centre staff, and volunteers.

Register atwww.nwtrpa.org

by Sept 30 to be entered into theEarly Bird Draw!

Intergenerational Connections

The NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference is an opportunity for recreation leaders, health care staff, students, youth, Elders, youth centre staff, and volunteers from across the territory to explore trends and issues in recreation and receive training in four specific areas: Recreation Leadership, Elders in Motion, On the Land programs, and Youth Centres.Last year’s conference programme was inspired by the NWTRPA’s 2016 commitment to take action on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. We sought out speakers who could help us better understand the historical and ongoing relationship between colonialism and recreation. We also invited presenters to inspire our thinking on the role of recreation in unlearning colonialism and nurturing vibrant Indigenous communities. Decolonization remains a priority for the NWTRPA, as well as for this year’s conference.

Residential schools were created to break connections between Indigenous children and their families, territories, and languages. One of the ways that we can promote healing and cultivate strong communities is to repair and strengthen these relations. At the 2018 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference, we will focus our attention on strengthening relations between the generations.

How can recreation create opportunities for people at different stages in their life to spend time together and, ultimately, to learn from one another? What are the benefits of intergenerational programming for individuals, families, and communities? What are the challenges posed by intergenerational programs and how might we address them?

You will notice some changes to our conference layout. Following on this year’s theme of Intergenerational Connections, we have more plenaries than ever before. These plenaries will bring together the Elders in Motion, On the Land, Recreation Leadership, and Youth Centres streams, creating opportunities for cross-stream discussions about the possibilities and challenges of intergenerational programming. We will also have opportunities for stream-specific discussions during the speed dating and breakout sessions.

We hope that the 2018 conference is a space of learning, growth, and connection for you.

Thank you for joining us this year.

Sincerely, The Conference Committee

Dear Members,

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Qaggiavuut!ᖃᒡᒋᐊᕘᑦ!

QAGGIAVUUT!Qaggiavuut! is an organization that promotes the preservation and maintenance of Inuit culture and language through the performing arts. Through their work with youth and Elders Quaggiavuut! created the organization’s newest project, Kiviuq Returns Youth. This one-hour interdisciplinary performance brings together traditional and contemporary music, Inuit drum dance, throat music, and Elder storytelling in a contemporary retelling of one man’s legendary heroism and sorrows through the ages. The Elders are of the last remaining generation of Inuit that lived their lives traditionally on the land. They had first heard the stories as children in iglus, sealskin tents, and sod houses listening to their own Elders. Through Kiviuq Returns Youth, they continue the oral tradition of the legends of Kiviuq. Presenting on behalf of Qaggiavuut! are Christine Tootoo and Ellen Hamilton. Christine is an actor, performer, and throat singer based out of Rankin Inlet, NU. She wields an impressive resume, with credits on circumpolar and national stages, the latest as part of the Kiviuq Returns ensemble cast. Ellen Hamilton is the Executive Director of Qaggiavuut!, as well as a filmmaker, actor, and musician based out of Iqaluit, NT.

BOUNCE BACK LEAGUE Bounce Back League (BBL) is a program for 8-12 year olds that takes the best part of sport (e.g. drills, fun competition, leagues, tournaments) and the power of being part of a team and uses it to equip kids to better handle the ups and downs of life. This program is designed around “trauma-informed practice,” which takes the most cutting edge and effective approaches from both the clinical and academic realms of childhood trauma and healing and adapts these approaches to fit into Boys and Girls Club organizations and culture. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is a national child-and-youth-serving organization that provides safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. They have 700 club service locations in rural, urban, and remote

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communities across the country where they welcome over 200,000 children and youth each year. Clubs offer programming and support services to meet the needs of their local communities. Presenting on behalf of BBL are Maren Rojas and Bruce Scott.

2018 NWTRPA CONFERENCE-AT-A-GLANCE YELLOWKNIFE, NT • EXPLORER HOTEL • OCTOBER 23-25, 2018

Monday, Oct 22

Tuesday, Oct 23

8:30 - 9:00

9:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 10:45

10:45 - Noon

Noon - 1:00

1:00 - 2:15

2:15 - 2:30

2:30 - 3:45

Evening Check in and Delegate Bag Pickup at the Explorer Hotel (5:00 - 7:00PM)

Continental Breakfast

Keynote: Creating Cultural Connections Between Youth and Elders Through the Arts

Nutrition Break

Debrief Activity with Christine Tootoo and Ellen Hamilton from Qaggiavuut!

Lunch

Breakout Session:- Elders in Motion:

Make Space for Everyone - Youth Centres: LGBTQ2S Safe Space- Recreation Leadership:

Communicating Effectively- On the Land:

Getting Out on the Land

Nutrition Break

Speed Dating: Creating Connections

Delegates Arrive in Yellowknife

2018 NWTRPA CONFERENCE-AT-A-GLANCE YELLOWKNIFE, NT • EXPLORER HOTEL • OCTOBER 23-25, 2018

Wednesday, Oct 24

Thursday, Oct 25

Friday, Oct 26

8:30 - 9:00

9:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 10:45

10:45 - Noon

Noon - 1:00

1:00 - 2:15

2:15 - 2:30

2:30 - 3:45

Evening

Continental Breakfast Continental Breakfast

Keynote: Bounce Back League: How Trauma-Informed Practices in Recreation and Sport Can Help Youth Weather the Ups and Downs of Life

Bright Spot Presentations

Nutrition Break Nutrition Break

Lunch Lunch

Nutrition Break

NWTRPA Awards Banquet at the Explorer Hotel (6:00 - 9:00 PM)

Activities:• Self-defense

• Painting

• Archery

• Traditional Medicine

Wrap-up, Prizes, and Closing Prayer

Interactive Activity with Bruce Scott and Maren Rojas from Boys and Girls Club Canada

NWTRPA AGM

Delegates Fly Home

Dance, Dance Revolution

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ELDERS IN MOTION: Make Space for EveryoneDESCRIPTION: Are your community places, spaces, and activities accessible? This session will engage you in a dynamic conversation about accessibility, suggest practical tips to help organize accessible events and programs, and identify ways to implement creative techniques to ensure community spaces are accessible and meet the needs of diverse residents. Let’s change the way we think, talk, and act about accessibility.

YOUTH CENTRES: LGBTQ2S Safe SpaceDESCRIPTION: Join us for a talk on creating LGBTQ2S inclusive environments and policies. This talk will focus on the needs of LGBTQ2S youth, and the barriers and challenges they often experience when accessing support services. The main objective of this talk will be to provide attendees with an understanding on how to develop LGBTQ2S inclusive practices, policies, and environments, so that all young people are safe and welcome, regardless of their gender or sexual identity.

RECREATION LEADERSHIP: Communicating EffectivelyDESCRIPTION: Strong and effective communication skills are key to success. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve your interactions with colleagues and community members, as well as how to work more effectively in groups.

ON THE LAND: Getting Out on the LandDESCRIPTION: Do you have an idea for an on the land program, but need funds, equipment, training, program support, or other resources? The NWT On The Land Collaborative can help! In this session, you’ll meet some of the partners; learn about the application process, including tips for success; and be inspired by some of our featured projects. You’ll also have an opportunity to let us know how we can better support the work that you are doing or want to do.

Tuesday, October 23RD, 20189:00AM-12:00PM - KEYNOTE AND DEBRIEF:Creating Cultural Connections Between Youth and Elders Through the ArtsDESCRIPTION: Qaggiavuut!’s programming addresses the root causes of isolation, connecting youth with Elders and knowledge keepers through the performing arts. Qaggiavuut! shares their exciting project, Kiviuq Returns Youth, in which a group of young Inuit artists were trained in the ancient storytelling and music by Elders and then travelled to 12 Arctic communities to return the ancient hero Kiviuq to children and youth.

PRESENTERS: Christine Tootoo and Ellen Hamilton

2:30PM-3:45PM: Speed Dating: Creating ConnectionsDESCRIPTION: In this structured networking session you will learn about different resources and programs available to you. These quick round-table discussions will give you snippets of information on a wide-variety of topics related to Recreation Leadership, On the Land programs, Youth Centres, and Elders programs.

1:00PM-2:15PM - BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Wednesday, October 24th, 20189:00AM-12:00PM - KEYNOTE AND WORKSHOP:BOUNCE BACK LEAGUE: How Trauma-Informed Practices in Recreation and Sport Can Help Youth Weather the Ups and Downs of LifeDESCRIPTION: Join us as we unpack what trauma entails and how Boys and Girls Clubs staff have been using trauma-informed coaching practices to help increase confidence and resiliency in youth through a new initiative: Bounce Back League. We’ll explore basic information about trauma and trauma-informed approaches to recreation/coaching. Participants will also have the opportunity to try out some Bounce Back League activities in a fun, supportive environment.

PRESENTERS: Bruce Scott and Maren Rojas

1:00PM-4:00PM - ACTIVITIES:SELF-DEFENCEDESCRIPTION: It is important for everyone to have the basic skills to defend themselves in threatening circumstances. Most self-defence programs are complicated and require significant practice to perfect. Our aim is to teach simple tactics that can be initiated in stressful situations and mastered with minimal practice.

PAINTINGDESCRIPTION: This painting activity will be a relaxed opportunity for you to enjoy a variety of colours on your own canvas.

ARCHERYDESCRIPTION: Curious about archery? Wonder how it works and how you can make an archery program happen in your community? Join Aboriginal Sports Circle of the NWT for an afternoon of shooting and learning.

TRADITIONAL MEDICINEDESCRIPTION: Learn about the benefits of traditional medicine and try your hand at making your own.

NWTRPA Awards Banquet VENUE: EXPLORER HOTEL TIME: 6:00PM-9:00PM

Join us to celebrate and recognize dedicated recreation professionals and volunteers in northern communities. Awards include: Active Elder Award, Award of Excellence, Innovation Award, Scott McAdam Youth Leadership Award, and CPRA Award of Merit. A delicious full course meal and entertainment are included.

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10:45AM-12:00PM: NWTRPA AGMJoin us at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to learn more about what the NWTRPA achieved over the last year. The AGM is also an opportunity to elect new board members and vote on association business. Regular Conference registration requires an NWTRPA membership so the majority of delegates can attend and vote.

Thursday, October 25th, 20189:00AM-10:30AM: BRIGHT SPOT PRESENTATIONSDESCRIPTION: Bright Spots celebrate innovation and success in recreation programming in the NWT. Each year, we welcome four presenters from around the territory to tell us about their inspiring program or event related to Recreation Leadership, On the Land programs, Youth Centres, and Elders programs.

1:00PM-2:15PM:

DANCE, DANCE REVOLUTIONDESCRIPTION: This fun-filled session will highlight the benefits and importance of dance from health and cultural perspectives, showcase an intergenerational dance program, feature some local Jiggers, and provide opportunities to learn some dance moves! Come prepared to learn, laugh, and move.

PRESENTERS: Billie Lennie, Courtney Howard, Shirley Desjarlais and the Mildred Hall Jiggers

2:30PM-3:45PM: WRAP-UP, PRIZES, AND CLOSING PRAYERDESCRIPTION: Join us for this final session as we reflect on the Conference themes, talk about session highlights, and share our learnings. A variety of prizes will also be drawn!

DID YOU KNOW that only NWTRPA members can attend the Conference as regular registrants? This is because, as well as being an educational event for recreation leaders, the Conference is a chance for the NWTRPA to connect with its members - Don’t worry, if you’re not already a member or your membership has expired, you can sign up or renew by going to members.nwtrpa.org.

What does it mean to be member of the NWTRPA? It means gaining access to tools and resources created especially to help you in your work. Many of these tools and resources, such as the rec leader directory and training tracking, are available through the NWTRPA Member Portal, which also happens to host the Conference registration.

A note on NWTRPA membership

Being a member also means gaining the power of the collective voices of recreation leaders in the NWT. The NWTRPA is the primary advocate for recreation in the NWT, promoting the issues that are important to you. As a member, you decide what those issues are by electing new Directors to the Board and voting for policy changes at the Annual General Meeting.

More than anything, being a member means helping to build a stronger community of recreation leaders in the territory. If you have questions about NWTRPA Membership or something else, email admin@nwtrpa.org or call (867) 669-8375.

Join us at the NWTRPA AGM Thursday, October

25th at 10:45AM. Members will learn about what the

NWTRPA achieved over the last year, elect new board members, and vote

on association business. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone

else for an open position on the NWTRPA Board of Directors, contact admin@nwtrpa.org.

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To register for the 2018 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference visit members.nwtrpa.org/events and follow the links. If you are not already an NWTRPA member or your membership has expired, you must sign up/renew at members.nwtrpa.org before registering for the Conference.

INCLUDES:• Access to all NWTRPA sessions, activities,

and events

• Lunch, refreshments, and continental breakfast during the Conference

• One ticket to the NWTRPA Awards Banquet

DOES NOT INCLUDE:• Accommodation during your stay in

Yellowknife

• Transportation to or from Yellowknife

Payment: The cost of the Conference is $275 for members, plus tax. Payment methods: 1.Pay by credit card through Paypal

2.Request that an invoice be sent to your email and pay by cheque

REGISTRATION

Register atwww.nwtrpa.org

by Sept 30 to be entered into theEarly Bird Draw!

APPLY FOR A BURSARY• The Mackenzie Recreation Association

has funding available for transportation, accommodation, and registration costs to recreation leaders from communities in the South Slave, Dehcho, and North Slave (excluding Yellowknife). To apply, visit mranwt.ca/funding.

• There is funding available for transportation, accommodation, and registration costs to recreation leaders from communities in the Inuvik and Sahtu regions. If you are traveling from the Inuvik Region and want to apply, email Josh_Mcdonald@gov.nt.ca or Donald_Kuptana@gov.nt.ca. If you are traveling from the Sahtu region and want to apply, email Andrea_Williams@gov.nt.ca.

• The SideDoor has funding available to help with transportation, accommodation, and registration costs for youth centre workers. To apply, contact iris.notley@sidedooryk.com.

FLY WITH FIRST AIR AND SAVE:As the official airline of the 2018 NWTRPA and Youth Centres Conference, First Air is providing discounted fares to conference delegates.* First Air has scheduled direct flights to Yellowknife from Inuvik, Fort Simpson, Hay River, and Edmonton.

To book, visit www.firstair.ca and enter NRP18 into the promo code box or phone 1 (800) 267-1247 and quote promo code NRP18 to the agent.

*Tickets are fully refundable to original form of payment if reservations are cancelled at least 2 hours prior to departure time. No change fee applies provided the same fare is available on the new date. Otherwise, fare difference will apply. Eligible travel dates for the conference are between October 19, 2018 and October 28, 2018.

OTHER AIRLINE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:Aklak Air: Rate: 25% discount To book: Contact the NWTRPA for details, by email at agrobbecker@nwtrpa.org or phone at (867) 669-8377.

ACCOMMODATION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:Explorer Hotel: Rooms available: 50 double and 30 King Rate: $185 ($159 Government Rate) To book: Call 1 800-661-0892 and quote the code NWTRP.

Chateau Nova: Rooms available: 30 double and 20 King Rate: $179 plus $15 per extra person To book: Call (867) 766-6682 and quote the code 1937516.

Days Inn: Rooms available: 24 double Rate: $165 To book: Call (867) 873-9700 and quote the code NWTRPA.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:Quality Inn: (867) 873-2601Stanton Suites: (867) 873-6686 Super 8: (867) 988-0401

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