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Before it was a sport, archery was a way of life for many aboriginal people.
Many young people at the North American Indigenous Games are carrying on the tradition of archery, including one 12 year old who qualified for the under 19 competition.
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The swimming event at this years’ North American Indigenous Games almost didn’t happen.
A sense of pride and accomplishment is evident for those athletes and coaches who get the opportunity to have a North American Indigenous Games medal draped around their necks.
A lot of pressure is put on athletes competing in the games.
Not only did the North American Indigenous Games showcase the Indigenous cultures specific to Turtle Island.
After 24 years of finishing as runners up, team Saskatchewan took home the Todd Diabo trophy Tuesday.
It’s been a tough journey to get to the games for many athletes.
APTN’s NAIG host Waneek Horn-Miller chats with Wilton Littlechild who is one of the founders of the Games.
The cultural exhibits on the grounds of the First Nations University are a wealth of teachings from the diverse Indigenous cultures born on the many different lands of Turtle Island.
