“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” It is estimated that 93% of Canadians listen to music; you can listen to music while driving, walking, at work, and so much more. Music is known… Read More »What beats get you moving?
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Did you know that NWT has two of the biggest lakes entirely in Canada? Great Bear Lake is ranked number 1 and Great Slave Lake is ranked number 2. Great Bear Lake is 31,328 km squared and Great Slave Lake… Read More »The Big Lakes of NWT in Walking Time
The Big Lakes of NWT in Walking Time
The NWTRPA formed a Walking Challenge Advisory Committee (WCAC) to review the program and the name, ensuring that it aligns with the organization’s commitment to decolonization and reconciliation as stated in the 2018-2021 strategic plan: “The NWTRPA is working with… Read More »Meet the Walking Challenge Advisory Committee (WCAC)
Meet the Walking Challenge Advisory Committee (WCAC)
Trigger Warning: This statement contains details about colonialism and residential schools which could be triggering to some. If you are a residential school survivor or intergenerational survivor, support is available by calling the National Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.… Read More »NWTRPA Walking Challenge Review Virtual Public Session: NWT’s thoughts on the program review
NWTRPA Walking Challenge Review Virtual Public Session: NWT’s thoughts on the program review
We are calling all NWTRPA Walking Challenge Participants! Have you been walking through your community capturing awesome photos? Do you have winter walk stories to share, whether they are awe-inspiring or plain-out funny? Every year, the NWTRPA collects stories and… Read More »The NWTRPA wants to share your pictures and stories!
The NWTRPA wants to share your pictures and stories!
Did you know the human body has over 600 muscles? Did you know that muscles make up for about 40% of your total body weight? Did you know the hardest working muscle in the body is the heart, pumping 2,500… Read More »Walk, Smile, Repeat!
Walk, Smile, Repeat!
What is your favourite snack before, after, and during a walk? Your body takes nutrients from food and converts them to fuel and energy. The energy you get from food helps your body perform daily functions like keeping your heart… Read More »Food is Fuel!
Food is Fuel!
We recognize our nwtrpawalkingchallenge.ca website has glitches. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were recently required to change website platforms and developers which has unfortunately caused some issues. There are some new features on the website to explore, but also some… Read More »2023 NWTRPA Walking Challenge Announcement
2023 NWTRPA Walking Challenge Announcement
I am Clair Littlefair and I am the team captain of the NWTRPA Walking Challenge Team named HP Ski Team; I am also a coach for the ski team based out of Yellowknife! We ski together four times a week… Read More »Ice Falls
Ice Falls
The NWT is a unique area where you see it all regarding trees. Depending on where you are, the streets are lined with trees, and as you continue further north, you will see no trees! There are 11 types of… Read More »Trees of the NWT