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2027 North American Indigenous Games Updates & Appointment

2027 North American Indigenous Games Age Categories and Trial Sport The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council is pleased to announce the following age categories and trial sport for the 2027 NAIG in Calgary, Alberta: Age Categories U18 (2009 or later) & U15 (2012 or later) Trial Sport Arctic Sports In November 2023, the NAIG Council hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the traditional land of the Morongo Tribe in California. During the AGM, there was a facilitated discussion [...]

By |2024-05-02T11:33:49-07:00May 2nd, 2024|Comments Off on 2027 North American Indigenous Games Updates & Appointment
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Team BC Shines with 159 Medal Winning Performance at the 2023 NAIG

Cowichan, BC – After a week of competitions at the Kjipuktuk (Halifax), 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Team BC delivered an exceptional performance securing an impressive total of 159 medals (53 gold, 62 silver, 44 bronze) across 14 sports. Throughout the NAIG, Team BC showcased the exceptional talent of Indigenous athletes from across BC. The outstanding performances earned Team BC second place in the overall team standings – just 17 medals behind Team Saskatchewan, and 31 medals ahead of [...]

By |2023-07-26T14:49:00-07:00July 26th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Shines with 159 Medal Winning Performance at the 2023 NAIG
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First Day of Competition for Wrestling, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Golf, and 3D Archery!

ATHLETICS EARNS THEIR FIRST MEDALS OF THE WEEK! "Today on the athletics field, Team BC had some very impressive performances in all areas. Despite the intense heat and humidity, athletes raced hard, threw far and jumped past their limits to secure new PBs as well as some medals," said Coach Siri Svensson. Shoutout performances include Danny Legault (Nuxalk Nation) from Bella Coola coming in silver for discus and James Reed (Red Pheasant Nation) from Vanderhoof coming in bronze for the 800m!  WRESTLING [...]

By |2023-07-18T21:45:44-07:00July 18th, 2023|Comments Off on First Day of Competition for Wrestling, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Golf, and 3D Archery!
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Team BC Announces Flag Bearers for the 2023 NAIG

Halifax, NS – Jayden Broadfoot and Leah Parker carried the British Columbia and Team BC flags into the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). “These two athletes were nominated to be flag bearers by their coaches, and we are so honoured to have them represent British Columbia by leading our contingent into the Opening Ceremony and throughout the entirety of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games,” said Team BC, Chef de Mission, Michelle Webster. “It's a great [...]

By |2023-07-17T11:29:48-07:00July 17th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Announces Flag Bearers for the 2023 NAIG
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Bid Application for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games Approved to Compete for Western Canada

TK̓EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC – KAMLOOPS, BC - Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops are pleased that Kamloops has been selected by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) to serve as British Columbia’s official host candidate community for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (2027 NAIG). As a result, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops have submitted their Letter of Intent to bid on the 2027 Games to the North American Indigenous Games Council. [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:23:09-07:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off on Bid Application for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games Approved to Compete for Western Canada
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Halifax 2023 North American Indigenous Games Announced

Victoria, BC (July 12, 2021) – Following the postponement of the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, today the NAIG Council and the Halifax NAIG Host Society announced that the next Games are confirmed to take place July 15 to 23, 2023 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia. This is welcome news that we hope will inspire and motivate youth who have the goal of competing at the Games. The Halifax [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00July 12th, 2021|0 Comments
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