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Inaugural Indigenous Summer Games draws to a close – NNSL Media
July 4, 2022 And with that, the inaugural Indigenous Summer Games have come to an end. The four-day event, hosted by the Aboriginal Sports Circle of the NWT, closed with medal presentations at St. Pat’s gymnasium on Sunday afternoon. It was a weekend bringing together close to 100 competitors from the NWT, Yukon and Alaska […]
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Read MoreN.W.T. Indigenous Summer Games begin today in Yellowknife – CBC
‘There’s gonna be a lot of viewers and athletes from across the North,’ says Carson Roche, event manager Jun 30, 2022 The 2022 Indigenous Summer Games kick off in Yellowknife Thursday, with about 120 athletes coming to town for the competition. It will be the first time the Northwest Territories has hosted Indigenous summer games […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million in funding to territorial sport and recreation
Today, the Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Yukon Lottery Commission and Sport Canada, announced $1,617,917 in funding to territorial sport organizations, special recreation groups, athletes and officials. This funding will help Yukon sport organizations organize and run activities related to sport and leadership development and facility operations and maintenance. It also offers support […]
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Read MoreAboriginal Sports Circle NWT: 2021 Board of Directors Call Out
May 17, 2022 The Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT (ASCNWT) is a non-profit organization and a member of the Aboriginal Sports Circle national body. The organization develops community wellness through sport, recreation and cultural activities. ASCNWT is currently accepting applications for upcoming vacancies within our Board of Directors. Interested applicants should have a passion for sport, […]
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Read MoreGNU: Sport Awards and Sport and Recreation Scholarships
16 May 2022 Public Service Announcement Sport Awards and Sport and Recreation Scholarships The Sport and Recreation Division of the Department of Community and Government Services is accepting applications and nominations for the following programs: Sport Awards – Do you know an outstanding athlete, coach, administrator, or volunteer in your community? Nominations are open to […]
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Read MoreQIA Congratulates Mushers of Nunavut Quest
Iqaluit, Nunavut, May 2, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Nunavut Quest and would like to congratulate all of the mushers that took part in this years race from Arctic Bay to Igloolik. Due to weather conditions, this quest took place over the course of nine days, […]
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Read MoreQIA is Excited for the 2022 Nunavut Quest
Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is excited to promote this years Nunavut Quest from April 18 until 25, 2022. The mushers will depart from Arctic Bay and arrive in Igloolik. “Since the cancellation of the Nunavut Quest in 2020 and 2021, we are even more excited to watch this years Nunavut Quest […]
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Read MoreKyle St. Laurent named Iqaluit’s coach of the year – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 14, 2022 Iqaluit Deputy Mayor Solomon Awa, left, presents Kyle St. Laurent with the 2021 Coach of the Year award at city hall Tuesday evening for his work as a coach with the Nunavut Speed Skating Association. St. Laurent has been a member of the association for 29 years, Awa said, and has coached […]
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Read MoreIndigenous youth reap benefits of Mounties love for hockey
2022-03-18 Cst. Josh Cook’s wish finally came true when a Canadian North cargo plane recently landed in Kinngait, Nunavat. What made this flight so significant was that it was carrying 200 pounds of hockey equipment destined for the youth in that community. Kinngait for those who are not familiar with it, or formerly called Cape […]
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Read MoreRegistration is Now Open for The Indigenous Summer Games 2022
March 10, 2022 To jump to the Indigenous Summer Games info page CLICK HERE To jump to the registration page CLICK HERE Registration for the 2022 Indigenous Summer Games, which are being held in Yellowknife, NT from June 30 – July 3, 2022, is officially open. The competition is open to everyone 13 years of […]
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