Stories & Highlights
Advocating for the receration sector, it's vital RNS remains as thought leaders in the industry. We value the views and opinions of others that lead to healthier lifestyles through recreation for all Nova Scotians.
Recreation Nova Scotia is committed to maintaining relationships with recreation practitioners, community organizations, government officials, students, the business sector and other professionals in the recreation field to ensure that all Nova Scotians have access to recreation activities that contribute to an improved quality of life and healthier communities.
These articles are meant to give you a different perspective on our sector, highlight it, and inspire you. We hope they will help form a stronger recreation sector and get you thinking about how you can contribute to your own communities.
Sharing success, promising practices and challenges helps us learn from each other! Want to submit your story? Fill out this form or contact Kerri Jack, Inclusion and Accessibility Coordinator, at
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Stories & Highlights
EDIA Highlight: The Halifax Lancers Therapeutic Riding Program
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- 20 December 2024
"Being around horses can have such a calming effect on both our riders and volunteers; it's very magical!" Halifax Lancers Therapeutic Riding Program Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Jewers.
Recreation Nova Scotia's Equity, Diversity,
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EDIA Highlight Story: Halifax Central Library Receives Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold Ranking
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- 28 October 2024
The Halifax Central Library celebrated a major accessibility accomplishment this past August, achieving the highest level of accessibility possible for the built environment. The library has earned 'RHF Accessibility Certified Gold,' the
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Building Resilience in Times of Crises
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- 24 October 2024
Exploring the evolving role of recreation in challenging circumstances
By Rick Gilbert
...A resilient community, whether defined by geography, interest, experience, or identity, is one that has the resources to help prevent, withstand, and
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Highlighting: Municipality of Clare Pride Month Event
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- 23 September 2024
I've never been able to be so myself; this is the best day ever!
Event Participant
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This month, Recreation Nova Scotia is recognizing the efforts of the Municipality of Clare as a part of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility -
EDIA Highlight Story: Richmond County's Point Michaud Accessibility Project
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- 30 August 2024
Richmond County is working with its recreation department to make Point Michaud an accessible beach for anyone with mobility issues by purchasing two Mobi-Chairs and Mobi-Mats. A project like this doesn't come without its challenges, and
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EDIA Highlight Story: Yarmouth Recreation's "She Got Game" Program
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- 30 August 2024
By eliminating financial barriers, we ensure that all girls, regardless of socio-economic background, can participate.
Matthew Smith, She Got Game Organizer
November's EDIA Highlight features Yarmouth Recreation's free "She Got Game"
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EDIA Highlight Story: NSORRA - Women in Moto Event
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- 23 July 2024
Nova Scotia Off Road Riders Association (NSORRA), which is making progress toward increasing gender equity in dirt biking, is preparing to host an event for women by women. The Women in Moto event will provide a safe, relaxed environment for
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Working in and outside of the box: Fostering meaningful relationships with equity deserving communities
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- 11 July 2024
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For National Indigenous Peoples Day, I had the pleasure of volunteering at the third annual Freedom Day in March in Sipekne'katik (Shubenacadie). This event was created to honour the legacy of -
On Track for Change: The Upsides and Downsides of BIPOC-focused Recreation Programming
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- 28 June 2024
On March 11, 2024, RNS, in solidarity with the Anti-Racism Charter, supported Electric Wheels Jr. Roller Derby Team to offer an introduction to roller derby for BIPOC folks ages 8-17, followed by a
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EDIA Highlight Story: Town of Kentville
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- 26 June 2024
This month's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access (EDIA) success story comes from the Town of Kentville, highlighting their recently established Diversity and Belonging Task Team (DBTT). The Town's Inclusion and Accessibility
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Can public recreation do more to promote happiness and reduce social isolation and loneliness?
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- 18 December 2023
Evidence from various credible sources indicates that a lack of social connection can lead to isolation and loneliness, reducing happiness—a concern that calls for a social policy response.
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South Shore Art on the Trail
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- 29 September 2022
Nova Scotia Outdoor Network
In 2018, Britt Vegsund, the Active Living Coordinator for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg at the time, embarked on a mission to bring exciting art to the trails of Lunenburg County. The goal was to
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Project Branch Out
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- 22 September 2022
In the Summer of 2021, Fawn Logan-Young, a Youth Ambassador with Parks Canada, delivered an initiative called ‘Project Branch Out’. The program was designed to offer unique experiences for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and
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