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Recreation Nova Scotia inspires and supports a diverse and comprehensive network of partners committed to addressing the recreation needs of all Nova Scotians through the provision of leadership and a strong provincial voice.

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  • Remembering Robin Norrie

    Remembering Robin Norrie

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    21 February 2025
    On February 12, the Nova Scotia recreation sector lost a dear friend, colleague and advocate. Robin Norrie worked for almost 40 years, serving the people of Nova Scotia at all three levels of government.   We remember Robin as a constant champion of our sector's power and potential. Robin often led from...
  • Introducing the Recreation Equipment Marketplace

    Introducing the Recreation Equipment Marketplace

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    14 February 2025
    Introducing Recreation Equipment Marketplace, an online resource for organizations to buy, sell, trade or giveaway recreation equipment. Organizations can send us their equipment to be posted or the kind of equipment they are looking for by filling out this form. RNS will add your information to...
  • RNS Meets With CCTH Minister Ritcey

    RNS Meets With CCTH Minister Ritcey

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    13 February 2025
    Last week, Recreation Nova Scotia met with Minister Ritcey and the CCTH team to present three recommendations aimed at helping us continue advocating for recreation for everyone. These suggestions will enable us to continue strengthening the recreation sector in Nova Scotia. We had a great...
  • EDIA Highlight: African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia

    EDIA Highlight: African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia

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    27 January 2025
    Kerri Jack For February's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access Highlight Series, Recreation Nova Scotia will share all the unique and exciting ways organizations across the province celebrate African Heritage Month. The provincial theme for 2025 is "Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black...
  • Addressing Homelessness: Webinar

    Addressing Homelessness: Webinar

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    17 January 2025
    Addressing Homelessness: A Review Of Our Established System Of Care & How Municipalities Can Support Nova Scotia's housing crisis in recent years has resulted in a steadily growing number of individuals within our communities experiencing homelessness. Learn how you can help these within your...
  • 2025 RNS Strategic Planning Input

    2025 RNS Strategic Planning Input

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    02 January 2025
    The RNS Strategic Plan is set to expire in 2025. The RNS Board convened in June 2024 to reflect on the plans' success/effectiveness and began re-engaging the sector to determine where our energies should be placed next. A summary of the Board’s wisdom, thoughts, and actions were placed in one of...
High Five
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R4MH

Guidelines to help make recreation more accessible to people experiencing mental health challenges.
Shared Strategy
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Shared Strategy

Action-oriented priorities to foster engagement in recreation activities
Anti Racism
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Anti-Racism Charter

There has been an escalation of racist and discriminatory behaviour in the recreation sector locally and nationally.