We envision a community where everyone has access to recreation programs and spaces that promote healthy individuals and families, strong cultures, and vibrant communities. We firmly believe that recreation is essential. We are committed to decolonizing our organization and the recreation sector, as well as promoting reconciliation. We strive to ensure that our policies and offerings support racial equity. We value respectful relationships with each other and the land, and we are inclusive of all peoples, regions, and cultures. We value diversity of people and perspectives and work collaboratively and in partnership with others as a team. We are dependable and accountable, and we value creativity and openness to new ideas. We are committed to learning, and we continue to transform the NWTRPA through our commitment to decolonization, reconciliation, and racial equity.

We promote understanding and recognition of the essential role recreation plays in fostering mental, physical, and community well-being through communications and advocacy. We aim to be a leader in recreation training for the NWT and remain a strong partner and champion for community-directed on-the-land programs. We are working towards improving the accessibility, diversity, and quality of community-based recreation programs so that NWT residents of all ages can choose active ways of living. Finally, we aim to ensure that the NWTRPA is an effectively and sustainably managed organization.