Walk to Tuk registration is open, and we want you to join us this winter!! There are so many reasons to participate in Walk to Tuk, and wouldn’t be possible without our amazing sponsors. Walk to Tuk is an annual community walking challenge… Read More »Walk to Tuk is Back!
This page will be updated every Wednesday as the draws happen and photos are received! Stay tuned! January 11, 2023 Community: Deh Gah Walkers From Fort Providence, Bradley Thom School: Louie’s Angel’s From Jean Marie River, Elaine Cook Company: Information… Read More »Weekly Prize Winners!
Now that the sun is coming out, and the days are getting warmer and longer, we can look back at a job well done. The thousands of kilometres we’ve walked together are evidence that northerners are ambitious and concerned about… Read More »Thank you!
Now that the sun is coming out, and the days are getting warmer and longer, we can look back at a job well done. The thousands of kilometres we’ve walked together are evidence that northerners are ambitious and concerned about… Read More »Thank you!
What makes this event possible? How are we able to keep this event going on with such amazing prizes? How are our staff able to dedicate so many hours and days to helping you navigate the website, log your hours, and… Read More »THANK YOU SPONSORS !
The last couple of years has been especially hard for our family. Not only did we go through a worldwide pandemic, but we also lost a number of family members in a short period of time, including my oldest son… Read More »A Walking Challenge Story: Sole Sisters & 2 Misters
When did you start participating in the Walking Challenge program and what made you want to participate initially? I will speak about the YK Walking with Our Sisters team rather than me individually. The YK Walking with Our Sisters team… Read More »Team Profile: YK Walking with Our Sisters
Read on to find out the winners for the final draws (Grand Prize, Captain Prize & Team Prize) for the 2023 NWTRPA Walking Challenge! Canadian North Grand Prize Winner of a Canadian North travel voucher (including return) for Western-based travel!… Read More »The Final Draw!
As you likely know, the NWTRPA Walking Challenge is a recreational activity that encourages NWT residents to stay active through the winter months, but in other times and places, people have walked for sport. You may be surprised to learn that one of… Read More »Pedestrianism, or Competitive Walking
Walking is a simple, yet powerful form of physical activity that can contribute significantly to physical literacy. Physical literacy refers to the ability to understand and use one’s body in a variety of physical activities, including walking, running, jumping, and… Read More »An easy step towards physical literacy
As I stepped outside into the cold night air in Yellowknife, I looked up at the sky and saw the Northern Lights dancing above. The vivid grand hues were mesmerizing, and I felt a sense of amazement. The cold air… Read More »The Northern Lights