The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) is now open!
The ASC established the Championships in 2002 to serve as the premier competition for young Indigenous hockey players in Canada. The ASC owns the event and annual co-hosts with a Host Community.
An exciting blend of sport and culture, the NAHC provides a forum for elite U15/U18 aged Indigenous youth to not only compete for sport glory, but to also come together in ceremony and comraderies. This annual event fosters cultural unity and pride as it celebrates Aboriginal athletes from across the country.
The Bid Package will consist of 3 documents:
1) The Bid Manual: Please review prior to sending in a Letter of Intent. NAHC 2026 Bid Package – Form A – Final
2) The Bid Submission Form: Please review prior to sending in a Letter of Intent, as this
shows the format in which the bid is to be submitted as well as the information expected.
It also shows what level of detail is required at bid time, with notes on when further
detailed plans are due. NAHC 2026 Bid Package – Form 2 – Final
3) The Bid Guide Submission Guide: This form provides more information regarding what
to consider when writing your bid. NAHC 2026 Bid Package – Form 2A – Final
For any questions or submissions, please reach out to rfp@aboriginalsportcircle.ca
