What we do
Increase water and ice safety awareness
Water-based activity is a way of life in the NWT, and community members often swim/recreate in multiple different bodies of water. Proximity and ease of access can cause an increase in accidents.
Increase participation in aquatics
We believe in the benefits of water-based recreation. Our goal is to promote participation in aquatic events and programming within the MRA region because basic aquatic literacy is essential!
Summer Splash Camp
Summer Splash Camp
Summer Splash Camp
Who: Youth in communities within the MRA region ages 7-13
What: A 3-5 day camp focusing on improving existing and developing new aquatic skills. Emphasizing aquatic literacy and waterfront safety.
Where: Your communities identified safe swimming areas. Including pools, lakes, and rivers
When: One week in July or August. Specific dates determined by community desire and MRA availability
Why: To promote waterfront and boat safety within communities in the Northwest Territories and increase aquatic literacy rates within the NT
Events
Summer Splash Camp
Summer Splash Camp
From information, resources, sharing circles, water and ice safety programming, annual swim events, summer programming to funding support, we can help MRA communities further develop aquatic literacy. Some examples of community-run events we have supported include:
* Host or attend a Swim to Survive® event
* Promote safe behaviors at an aquatic facility or waterfront
* Educate the public at community events
* Offer safe water-based programs and initiatives within your community
Training & Funding
Summer Splash Camp
Training & Funding
Whether you want to take our annual training camps, host one in your community, or attend a training event elsewhere, MRA can help!
Some examples of training we have supported include:
* Annual MRA Recreation Leader Training Camp
* Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion, National Lifeguard Instructor certification
* Aquatic Emergency Care
* Waterfront Assessments
Our Partners in Water Safety
Indigenous Knowledge Holders on Strengthening a Safe Connection to Water
The focus of this sharing circle is to share Indigenous knowledge on being safe on the ice. Our hope is that participants will learn the importance of ice safety, Indigenous ways of practicing ice safety, and strengthening a healthy relationship with ice.
The discussion was facilitated by Carson Roche from Délı̨nę. Our panelists included Charlie Sangris from Dettah, Noel Cockney from Tuktuuyaqtuuq and Inuuvik, and Mataya Gillis from Inuuvik.
Indigenous Knowledge Holders on Strengthening a Safe Connection to Water
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association - NWTRPA and Mackenzie Recreation Association joined forces to host a virtual sharing circle. The focus of this sharing circle is to share an Indigenous lens on being safe on the water. We hope that participants will learn the importance of water safety, Indigenous ways of practicing water safety, and strengthening a healthy relationship with water.
Carson Roche facilitated the discussion from Délı̨nę. Our panelists included Gerry Kisoun from Inuuvik, Kristen Tanche from Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson), and Jeanette Tobac from Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé (Fort Good Hope).
Lifejackets Save Lives!
About 90% of people who drown in recreational boating incidents are not wearing a lifejacket.
Even if you have one on board, conditions like rough winds and waves and cold water can make it really hard, if not impossible, to find it and put it on. Worse, if you unexpectedly fall into the water, the boat (with your lifejacket onboard) could be too far away to reach.
Although you can choose between lifejackets and PFDs, keep in mind that lifejackets offer a higher protection level.
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