Preparing for the National Recreation Event Fall 2014
Below are some great background readings that participants should review. The key to a successful event will be the answer to what are "our" NEXT STEPS what do you want Provincial Ministers to move forward on? It is vital that you think about this as the future of Recreation is in your hands. Looking at a few key resources that helped build the recreation foundation for Canada. Elora Prescription: A Future for Recreation Ken Balmer 1978 Papers from the National Recreation Summit The Evolution of the Recreation and Parks Field in Canada Brian Johnston, Donald Hunter & Bill Webster 2011 Policy Imperatives for Recreation, Sport and Physical Activity: Re-examining Foundations Tim Burton 2011 New Maps for New Times: A Fresh Look at Persons and Communities Ruben Nelson 2011 "Why have we in parks and recreation failed to fulfill the deepest aspirations that fuel our movement?" Changing Notions of Public Good: Paying for Public Recreation Da...