Join us to learn about ISCA and the importance of Indigenous-led sport, recreation, and physical activity programming that is culturally safe, and why Indigenous sport organizations and governance are important as a way to combat the colonial histories related to sport and recreation. Afterwards, ARPA’s own Emma Grove will be launching our newest resource, Nature Connection in […]
To start the new year off in a good way, ARPA is excited to host a webinar on January 16, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:00am featuring Janet Naclia, ARPA Director of People & Programs, Elder Diane Meguinis (Tssut'ina), and Maddison Drader, Program Officer of Events & Education, who will unpack the Walking With Indigenous Communities (WWIC): ARPA's Action […]
The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association is excited to invite you to a virtual screening of ARPA's 2023 Elders' Camp documentary titled: "Our Own Spirits Regained" over the lunch hour (12pm to 1pm) on February 14th. As a free reconciliation-based educational opportunity, this documentary shares the stories of various multi-nation Elders as they explore: 1) the importance of these […]
The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.