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Research Opportunity
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Exploring the relationship between African Nova Scotian mothers and daughters as it relates to their health behaviours.This research involves mothers and daughters participating in a short interview, taking place over the next couple months, and will be given a gift card as a token pf appreciation for their time.
2023 RNS Conference - Call for Presentation
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Celebrating its 25th year, the Annual RNS Conference will happen this October 11-13 at Digby Pines Resort, Digby, NS. Applications for presentations are now open and you can apply here.
The audience will include Municipal Recreation professionals (directors, programmers, and Active Living Coordinators), Regional Physical Activity Coordinators (RPAC’s), sport professionals, Mayors, Councilors, Provincial Recreation Organizations (PROs), Community Recreational Organization (CRO's), Recreation staff and board members from all over Nova Scotia.
Speaker submissions are due by March 2, 2023.
More conference details are comming soon.
Take The Roof Off Winter 2023
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Take The Rook Off Winter Launches!
Recreation Nova Scotia and Make Your Move are back again for more winter fun starting today!
From January 9 to February 20, join us for winter Bingo, tidbits, stories, resources, events, and more!
Follow along by using the hastag #TTROW and by following Recreation Nova Scotia and Make Your Move on social!
Make sure to check out the official Take The Rook Off Winter Page for important dates and how you can win!
Intercultural Workplaces Workshop Survey
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Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is collaborating with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) to host educational opportunities on the topic of Intercultural Workplaces. The Intercultural Workplace learning series is an established program offered by ISANS that we hope to tailor to the recreation sector.
The workshop(s) will be geared particularly to anyone working or volunteering in recreation, but with particular focus and relevancy for those who are responsible for recruiting, hiring and managing staff/volunteers. The survey will help guide content to ensure the workshops on relevant and accessible.
You can find out more information and fill out the Work Survey.
Please share with others you think may be interested.
The deadline is January 20, 2023.
Gender Equity in Recreational Sport
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FREE Workshop Gender Equity in Recreational Sport
In partnership with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, we are pleased to announce we will be hosting a FREE workshop on gender equity in recreational sports for local sport and recreation practitioners and decision-makers interested in creating welcoming environments, through facility use policies and facility design ideas, for women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
January 19, 2023
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Birch and Anchor
367 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS
Topics Include
- Walk a Mile in Their Shoes – An introduction to Gender Equity in Recreational Sport
- Feeling Welcome – The physical design and social considerations of indoor and outdoor spaces that will increase the sense of belonging for girls and women and gender-diverse people
- Sustainable Efforts - Assisting with retention through measurement and putting the pieces into action
For more information, pdf download the flyer(629 KB) .
Register by January 10, 2023, by emailing
Congratulations Annapolis Valley Regional Library!
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Introducing something new to borrow from your library...
On October 28, 2022, Annapolis Valley Regional Library launched its Adaptive Equipment Loan Program: Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair.
This Equipment Loan Program initiative helps support people who require adaptive equipment to access beaches, trails, parks, and other recreational activities. If you're looking for more information on the program or on ways you could get involved, reach out to
Every Nova Scotian deserves the equal opportunity to enjoy recreation in Nova Scotia.
For more information go to Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Launch: Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair.