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English Resources

Land Acknowledgement Indigenous Values The Adult's Role Safety Why ages 0-5 matter


Physical Literacy Activity per age Play Patterns Your Role in Guiding Play Risks


What to Say Mud Kitchens Loose Parts Play Dress for Outdoor Play How Much Should We Move


References Your Comfort Zone Outdoor Play Types Children's Development

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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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News

RNS announces the 2025 Honourary Lifetime Member Award recipient: Mary Lou MacPherson

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09 October 2025

“After graduation, I was fortunate to spend five summers working as a recreation leader. It was a full-circle moment—moving from participant to leader—and it confirmed for me that recreation was not only something I loved, but something I wanted to dedicate my life to. Those summers were the true...

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New Recreation Leadership Training - Project Update

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09 October 2025

Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is excited to launch the first phase of developing a new Recreation Leadership Training Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity and provide high-quality accessible training tools. Funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities,...

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Sharing Back: What We Heard from Nova Scotia in the Renewal of the Framework for Recreation in Canada

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03 October 2025

In October 2024, during 'CPRA Day' at the RNS Conference, Recreation Nova Scotia members shared their views to help shape the renewal of the Framework for Recreation in Canada. This large in-person consultation in Antigonish, led by Canadian Parks & Recreation Association, added to data from...

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Help Us Bring Your Recreation Stories to Parliament Hill

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25 September 2025

We can't do this without your voice! On behalf of RNS, Graham & Rachel (RNS Exec. Director and CPRA Board Rep.) will be joining colleagues from across the country for a coordinated day of federal advocacy in Ottawa this November. As part of this important effort, delegates will meet with...

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Stories & Highlights

EDIA Highlight: The Nova Scotia Junior Girls Surf Program

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24 September 2025

Lisa Fedoruk "Our daughter had such an incredible experience with Girls on Boards this year. This was her second year learning to surf, and it was so special to see her confidence grow—not only in her own surfing, but also in her ability to support others through the Youth Mentor Clinic. Being...

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Survey - Community Use of Schools

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22 September 2025

With leadership from colleagues in the South Shore, Valley, and CCTH, Recreation Nova Scotia is gathering insights on community use of schools. Our goal is to better understand the challenges and differences in how recreation departments and groups can access school facilities. In order to build a...

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