Shirley and Sharon Firth were Aboriginal athletes and members of the first Canadian women’s cross-country ski team at the Olympics. © CCC

I just wanted to thank you again for your support and participation in the taping of the Play Exchange show. The show is airing tomorrow at 7:00pm on CBC and the voting starts at 4:00pm.  You all have great cameos in the footage and you all look great!

Thanks again and feel free to share the info below with all your northern and southern contacts! As you know we are up against all southern initiatives and could use all the help we can get.

We need your support!

The NWTRPA’s Walk to Tuk is a finalist in the Play Exchange, a national challenge to find and support groups that are promoting active living across Canada. Out of 422 entries, we were selected as one of six finalist – but now we need your help!

The next step of the challenge is the voting stage, where Canadians like you will select the winning idea. The winner of the Play Exchange will receive an investment of up to $1 million from the Government of Canada.

Help us rally support by voting and spreading the word!

Here are some ways you can help:

1. Watch the Walk to Tuk be featured on CBC at 7:00pm this Friday January 9th
2. Vote! It’s easy and only takes a minute here.

Voting takes place as of 4:00pm this Friday January 9 – 16, 2015

3. Share our story, videos, photos on Twitter and Facebook!

Thanks for all your support! Let’s share this northern program with the nation!

Cheers

Sheena Tremblay
Active Communities Coordinator
NWT Recreation and Parks Association