Welcome to our inaugural edition of the RPAN Monthly E-Newsletter for July 2024!

Each month we'll fill you in on recreation news, provide updates on activities and opportunities across Nunavut and Canada, look forward to upcoming initiatives, provide information on funding opportunities and a lot more in recreation!

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The Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut is pleased to host the 2024 Recreation and Sport Leadership Conference in Iqaluit, NU at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre from October 18-20, 2024 featuring the Recreation and Sports Awards Gala, Saturday, October 19, 2024!

With the support of the Government of Nunavut – Sport and Recreation and Health divisions, this year’s conference will bring together Recreation and Sport leaders from across Nunavut to collaborate and share best practices from their community and region, listen and learn innovative ways to navigate challenges through leadership development sessions, and identify grant and funding opportunities to help create healthy communities together.

The jam-packed weekend promises something for everyone!

Registration is now open for you to join Rec North's Fall Learning Events, the #1 training program for Recreation Leaders in Canada's North!

Expand or explore your career in community recreation. Build your confidence through learning events that are relevant and interactive. Learn remotely from work or home through video calls on an annual cycle from September to May. Sign up for training that fits your schedule and interest. Take one or more of our 19 learning events (mini-courses) or sign up to earn a Certificate in Northern Recreation Leadership or in Northern Recreation Management.

RPAN is pleased to support Recreation staff in member communities by providing scholarships to participate in Recreation North's training program making it FREE to participate!

The 10th annual Get Happy Summer Day Camps are in full swing across Nunavut in 11 different communities for children aged 5-12, each week until the end of August.

In mid-June, RPAN hosted our annual Summer Day Camp training for Recreation staff and youth leaders that featured more than 80 participants learning games and activities courtesy of the Jays Care Foundation, First Aid certification, planning, organizing and more!

VIRTUAL QAGGIQ PROJECT

RPAN is pleased to partner with NuWellness Games to assist in the development and evaluation of the Virtual Qaggiq, a mobile game designed by, and for Inuit Youth. The Virtual Qaggiq will teach a combination of Inuit and ‘southern’ mental wellness strategies and skills to improve resiliency and to support youth as they overcome challenges in their own lives.

The project team will soon be inviting community youth to test the game. If you are interested in being hired as a community facilitator or you know youth interested in being paid testers, click here to learn more!

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Don't miss out on some of the potential funding opportunities listed below!

INTERSECTORAL ACTION FUND - Public Health Agency of Canada

Deadline: July 25, 2023 (Advance Screening Form Due)

Overview: Communities across Canada have faced immense and complex public health challenges, which amplified the need for better prevention, preparedness and resiliency of our public health system. There is a growing focus on community resilience and collaboration between different groups in public health systems and other sectors. This fund looks to take action and improve population health, reduce health inequities, and strengthen community resiliency.

Funds Available: $25,000 - $250,000 (over two years)

Potential Project: Development of a community action plan, which identifies the current status of priority social determinants of health (where we are born, grow, live, work and age); community needs; and provides recommendations to address those needs (such as a local or regional food security strategy).

ADVANCE SCREENING FORM: email Aaron Robinson at arobinson@rpan.ca to receive a copy of the form.

YOUTH MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM by Canada Service Corp.

Deadline: July 30, 2023

Overview: Funded by Canada Service Corps, the Youth Micro-Grants program is designed to provide youth between the ages of 15 to 30 an opportunity to create and execute a volunteer project which benefits the community. The project must be operated by volunteers with the purpose to provide service to the community.

Funds Available: up to $2,000 per project

Potential Project Ideas: Engage with your Youth Leaders to create a project for your community to support your work, or to celebrate National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Sept. 30), Christmas Games or another community event.

Click here for more information

Click Here for the Application Form

Click Here for the Budget Template

CDN PARKS AND REC ASSOCIATION SURVEY

CPRA is dedicated to understanding and addressing the priorities that matter most to our community. To do this effectively, they have created a survey aimed at gathering these insights. The results of the survey will help to inform CPRA's federal advocacy priorities and benefit the recreation and parks sector in Canada. We encourage you to take a moment to complete this brief survey by clicking here.

FACT OF THE MONTH

In a recent report from the World Health Organization, one third of adults worldwide (1.8 billion), did not meet the recommended level of physical activity in 2022, putting their health at risk. Learn more here.

VIDEO/PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Summer means camp, sun and Blue Jays baseball! The Summer Day Camp campers from Pond Inlet showcase their "OK Blue Jays" skills in one of the cutest videos you'll see this month!

For the past twelve years, Dawn Currie has led RPAN since it's infancy, growing programs and initiatives from the ground up. Today, RPAN's youth initiatives are the largest in the Territory. Last month, Dawn delivered her 10th Summer Day Camp training for Recreation staff and youth leaders before stepping back from her RPAN duties into semi-retirement. Dawn's contributions to recreation and life in Nunavut are immeasurable and while it won't be the last time we see her, we wish her the best in her semi-retirement. Thank you Dawn!

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