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Team Nunavut prepares for 2023 Arctic Winter Games
27 January 2023 On January 20, members of Team Nunavut’s to the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta, presented Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Community and Government Services Minister David Joanasie, and members of the Legislative Assembly with official Team Nunavut gear and pins. Representing the team were futsal players River McCluskey and Pearl Uluqsi, […]
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NAIG Council Hall of Honor
January 27, 2024 The North American Indigenous Games Council, are excited to announce the inaugural North American Indigenous Games Hall of Honour. The Hall of Honour invites all of Turtle Island to celebrates sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed alumni to celebrate for the 2023 North […]
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ISWO’s Back At It: a Busy Year of Tryouts, Tournaments, Championships and Major Games in Store for 2023
ISWO’S BACK AT IT: A BUSY YEAR OF TRYOUTS, TOURNAMENTS, CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MAJOR GAMES IN STORE FOR 2023 After a couple of challenging years dealing with the global COVID-19 pandemic, ISWO (the designated Indigenous sport body for Ontario), is back to hosting sport programs, events, tournaments and Games, in addition to getting a contingent ready […]
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January Athlete of the Month Announced!
Robyn Boulanger is a Berens River First Nations member and basketball player from Winnipeg. Robyn Boulanger is currently in her fifth year of playing with The University Of Winnipeg Wesmen women’s basketball team. Last year Robyn helped her team to the National Championships, and ultimately won a silver medal. This month, Robyn has made her […]
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Western Canada’s largest 3X3 basketball tournament is BACK!
The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council is hosting our 3rd annual FIBA 3X3 basketball tournament in partnership with Hoop It Up at the Manito Ahbee Festival on May 20 – 21, 2023. There are 15 divisions from recreation to competitive: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 19+, 31+ Men’s, ProAm The winner of each category […]
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Governor General to recognize outstanding student-athletes from across the country
January 24, 2023 OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will honour Canada’s top student-athletes for their leadership, both on and off the field. The Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation for the 2021-2022 season recognizes and celebrates university students who achieve high grades, give back to their communities and are […]
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Indigenous lacrosse traditions filled with deep meaning – Windsor Star
Jan 23, 2023 Former competitive lacrosse player Rain Whited shared his lifelong love of the game, including its significance in Indigenous culture, Monday at the University of Windsor. “Lacrosse touches on all directions of my life — mind, body, spirit and emotion,” Whited said. “It’s an honour to be called on to share my story […]
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Her Gwich’in roots gave her grit, says gold medal ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt – CBC
Jan 20, 2023 ‘It still doesn’t quite feel real to me. It’s something I’ve always dreamed about,’ the 19-year-old said Last Friday, in the gathering darkness on a ski hill in Zao, Japan, Alexandria Loutitt prepped for her next jump at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, not totally aware she was on the verge […]
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Former NHLer Hodgson honoured by release of Indigenous hockey card set – The Toronto Star
Jan. 20, 2023 It’s been a long time coming, but the recognition is more than welcomed by Danny Hodgson. The 57-year-old is one of eight former Indigenous NHL players who are a part of the Upper Deck First Peoples Rookie Cards set, released Jan. 13. The limited-edition set honours Indigenous hockey players who never had […]
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Hockey Indigenous founder picking up trailblazer award this week – Timmins Today
January 19th 2023 Stephane Friday will be honoured at the Carnegie Initiative Summit Stephane Friday is so proud of the work that Hockey Indigenous has done. The Kashechewan First Nation member is one of seven winners of the Herbert Carnegie Trailblazer Awards. It’s to celebrate his work in promoting Indigenous voices and achievements in hockey. […]
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