National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC)

Welcome to the official webpage of Team BC NAHC! The Team BC NAHC Program provides Indigenous Hockey athletes and coaches from across BC with an incredible opportunity to experience a major Canadian sport competition and to share and celebrate their cultural heritages with other youth from across the country.

The first NAHC was held at Akwesasne/Cornwall in 2002. The men’s and women’s championships were established by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and are sanctioned by Hockey Canada.

NAHC Alumni

Throughout the years, an impressive roster of NHL and Team Canada Alumni have represented their home provinces at the NAHC. These include former NHL players Jordin Tootoo, Micheal Ferland and Brady Keeper; current NHL players Ethan Bear, Brandon Montour and Zach Whitecloud. Past female participants include National Senior Women’s Team members Jocelyne Larocque, Brigette Lacquette and Jennifer Rattray. Former NHL Coach of the Year, Ted Nolan was also involved in the tournament, coaching Ontario women’s team in 2016.

2026 Championships 

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) announced that Regina, Saskatchewan would be the host city of the 23rd National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. The NAHC will take place May 4 to 10, 2026 – at the Co-operators Centre on Treaty 4 territory.

More information to be shared in the upcoming months.

2026 Team BC Selection Camp

The Team BC Player Selection Camp to be held March 27-29, 2026 in Kamloops, BC at the McArthur Island Sports Centre.  Players will be evaluated over the three-day camp to determine the top 20 men and top 20 women hockey players to represent BC at the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships to be hosted in Regina, SK. For full details please visit the 2026 Player Selection Camp Page.

Team BC – Call for Coaches and Staff for 2026 Championships 

NAHC Resources

If you would like more information please, contact teambc@isparc.ca.