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Recreation Department, Deninoo Community Council

Communities: Fort Resolution

Sector: Government

Contact Name: 
Eddie McKay
Contact Title: 
Recreation Manager
Phone: 
867-394-4556
Fax: 
867-394-5415
Email: 
dcc_rec@airware.ca
Mailing Address: 
General Delivery, Fort Resolution, NT
Mission or Purpose: 

To provide recreation, sport and youth programs for all residents of Fort Resolution.

Programs, Products or Services: 

There are four recreation facilities maintained by the Recreation department. The Community Hall is used for special events, rentals, bingos, meetings, and other community events. The Lakeview Arena supports Minor Hockey programs, as well as drop in leagues, and public skating times. There is also a full sized ball park and waterfront beach available for use in the community. The Recreation Committee is also committed to assisting your group in fundraising initiatives.

A Community Garden is available to all residents to plant vegetables to be harvested. This service is free! Summer programming also includes Canada Day events and a full day summer camp. Please contact the Recreation manager for more information on dates.

Kidsport funding is delivered through Sport North. The funding is available up to $300 per year to help cover the costs for your child to participate in organized sport. The recreation staff will assist you in completing the application.

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, we are always looking for help to make these programs and special events a success. Your participation is vital step in building a healthy community.

For more information on other annual community events, please see:
- Deninoo Days
- Fort Resolution Spring Carnival
- Annual Fishing Derby
- Marilyn Sanderson Memorial Hockey Tournament

Partners: 

Deninu Ku'e First Nation
Fort Resolution Metis Council
MacKenzie Recreation Association
Aboriginal Sport Circle of Western Arctic (ASCWA)

Joseph Burr Tyrrell Elementary School

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Government

JBT school
Contact Name: 
Craig Walsh
Contact Title: 
Principal
Phone: 
867-872-4528
Fax: 
867-872-2448
Email: 
cwalsh@ssdec.nt.ca
Mailing Address: 
Bag Service #1 Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Mission or Purpose: 

At JBT we strive to give all our students the opportunity to reach their full educational potential as well as to build a true sense of social responsibility in our up and coming community members and future leaders.

Taiga Adventure Camp

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Community Based

Contact Name: 
Kirsten Carthew
Contact Title: 
Manager
Phone: 
867.445.5300
Email: 
kirsten@taigacamp.com
Mailing Address: 
po box 1196 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N8
Mission or Purpose: 

Our goal is for each young women to develop their confidence, leadership skills, and respect for others.

Programs, Products or Services: 

Overnight summer camp to be held in Fort Smith, Summer 2008

Programs: Land: overnight camping, traditional skills, environmental science, archery, soccer, cooking
Water: swimming, kayaking, canoeing, overnight camping
Cultural: dance, theatre, storytelling, music, traditional arts and practices

Please contact us to find out more information on how to get involved.

Partners: 

YWCA Native Women's Association of the NWT
GNWT Status of Women Council of the NWT
Federal Government Aboriginal Sports Circle of the Western Arctic
Aurora College
Actua

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