The Dene named it the “Deh Cho” which translates to “Big River”. The Inuvialuktun named it the “Kuukpak”, which translates to “Great River”. The Gwich’in named it Nagwichoojik, which translates to the “river flowing through a big country”. Every name… Read More »The Big River
Did you know Stantec is a Canadian company with an office building in every province and territory in Canada and with more than 22,000 employees? Stantec has been a sponsor for many years and continues to support the NWTRPA Walking… Read More »Five Stantec teams participate in NWTRPA Walking Challenge
We love hearing and seeing what the NWTRPA Walking Challenge means to you and your team. Send us a photo, video, or story about your NWTRPA Walking Challenge and you could win some cool prizes! There will be two photo… Read More »Photo Contest Winners
The NWTRPA started the Walking Challenge (previously known as Walk to Tuk) in 2010 to encourage NWT residents to stay active during the coldest, darkest months of the year. What is amazing to witness is how the Walking Challenge has… Read More »Gwıch’ın Nahtraahadaal
Walking in the winter wilderness of the Northwest Territories can be a truly rejuvenating experience. The vast, unspoiled landscape, with its crisp, clean air, bright and beautiful sundogs – light refractingthrough crystallized moisture in the air, and endless dense forests… Read More »Walking On The Land
Are you a regular Walking Challenge participant? Have you been on a team that has walked the1,658km trip multiple times in a single season? What if the Walking Challenge itself was to cross Canada, have you ever thought about thedistance… Read More »How many Walking Challenges does it take to walk across Canada?
“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?
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)
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
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!