The Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY) is a non-profit organization promoting active, healthy lifestyles among Yukon residents and communities. Through collaborative efforts with various organizations and communities, RPAY fosters environments that encourage recreational and park opportunities for all Yukoners. The organization’s wide range of programs and services is backed by territorial, Northern, and national partnerships with various groups, communities, and governments.
Vision: RPAY envisions a Yukon where recreation and parks play vital roles in enhancing residents’ and communities’ quality of life and well-being. It strives for a scenario where all individuals can access recreational experiences that contribute to their physical, emotional, and social wellness, fostering connections between people and their communities and surroundings.
Mission: RPAY aims to empower communities to facilitate active, healthy lifestyles among Yukoners through recreation and parks.
Strategic Goals:
- Promote a healthier Yukon through active living, parks, and recreation.
- Strengthen community recreation by supporting the learning and development of recreation practitioners, community leaders, and volunteers across the Yukon.
- Support accessible and affordable opportunities for Yukoners to engage in active living through community-based recreation and parks initiatives, programs, and services.
- Operate effectively and efficiently using sound business practices and partnerships to ensure sustainability.
For more details, refer to RPAY’s Strategic Plan and browse their year-end reports and presentations.
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First two readings passed on Whitehorse e-bike bylaw
by Canadian Trails | Apr 19, 2021 | Canadian Trails, Canadian Trails Federation, The North, Yukon
A cyclist rides along the Millenium Trail in downtown Whitehorse on a frigid Feb. 9. Whitehorse city council has passed the first two readings of an e-bike bylaw that would designate how e-bike riders can use city trails. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News) First two readings...
Classrooms in the forest: school teaching largely outside this fall in northwestern Canada
by Canadian Trails | Sep 11, 2020 | Canadian Trails, Canadian Trails Federation, The North, Yukon
Six-year-olds sit in a circle of tree stumps, watching their teacher write on a whiteboard in the forest.