Developing Northern Recreation Leaders

Being able to remotely develop capacity for recreation in many small communities across the North has been so rewarding. The following article was written by Sylvia and I to explain the value of the remote leadership training to organizations and communities.

Sylvia Riessner is an education consultant focused on online and blending learning for adults. She has developed curriculum and taught in British Columbia and Yukon for more than 25 years. She has been involved in the development, Pilot and evaluation of ongoing training provided by Recreation North. I am a consultant with expertise in community development, adult learning, planning and evaluation and my work focuses on the contribution of recreation, physical activity and sport, to health and well-being.


Do supervisors see a difference in staff who take Recreation North?

A vital component of the vision for the Recreation North online recreation leadership training is to provide equitable access to quality learning opportunities for emerging leaders in remote and rural communities.

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Developing a Network of Northern Learners

This blog was written by Sylvia Riessner for Recreation North. Sylvia is an educational consultant (educomm.ca), with a Masters in Educational Technology and a focus on online and blended learning. She has developed curriculum and taught adults in British Columbia and Yukon for more than 25 years. We have worked together on the Recreation North Pilot and the ongoing Training Program.


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A story of building recreation capacity in remote communities

We know that recreation touches many aspects of our lives. It helps people grow and be healthy; builds strong families and communities; provides opportunities for those who are disadvantaged; protects the environment; stimulates the economy; and adds overall to the quality of life in our communities.

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