Northern Recreation Activities
September 13 -17, 2010
Yellowknife
This course will focus on the planning and implementation of northern type activities such outdoor pursuits and an “on the land activities”. Instruction in the planning and organizing of outdoor activity trips such as winter camping or canoe trips will be provided. Wilderness survival, safety and emergency survival skills and traditional knowledge will also be topics in the course.
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A course within the Recreation Leadership program curriculum offered by MACA's School of Community Government.
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This program is designed to provide recreation leaders in northern and aboriginal communities with practical and relevant skills and knowledge to effectively deliver recreation services. The curriculum is based on the approved occupational standard.
The program provides instruction in key competency areas for recreation leaders including leadership, communications, program planning, volunteer development, youth programs and services, traditional games and sport.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Michael Yakabuski
867-920-6167 Phone
michael_yakabuski@gov.nt.ca
School of Community Government Website:
http://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/school/programs_courses/recreation/rltp_index.html
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