Team Nunavut talks training in the north
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Tradition of archery carries on at the Games
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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.
Swimming: the NAIG competition that almost didn’t happen
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The swimming event at this years’ North American Indigenous Games almost didn’t happen.
Love of lacrosse grows from first steps
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.
Family strength propels athletes to compete
A lot of pressure is put on athletes competing in the games.
Women’s wrestling looking to get lock on NAIG mat
After 24 years of finishing as runners up, team Saskatchewan took home the Todd Diabo trophy Tuesday.
Strength of will pushed Team BC volleyball athlete to NAIG competition
It’s been a tough journey to get to the games for many athletes.
Horn-Miller chats with Littlechild, one of NAIG’s founders
APTN’s NAIG host Waneek Horn-Miller chats with Wilton Littlechild who is one of the founders of the Games.
The high financial cost of amateur sport
There are a number of associated costs when it comes to competing in these games.