Indigenous Sport

• Jim Neilson Sports Complex making a difference one year in for Big River First Nation

  For members of the Big River First Nation, the opening of the Jim Neilson Sports Complex one year ago has brought opportunities both on and off the ice for local Indigenous youth.

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  Sep 7, 2023
  
• North American Indigenous Games inspire athletes, create wave of future coaches

  Three Team BC swimmers at the North American Indigenous Games earned a total of 26 medals. The Games made a huge impact on their lives, something they hope to share with others.

  Sports

  Jul 28, 2023
  
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• Team Saskatchewan athletes celebrated ahead of North American Indigenous Games

  With dreams of standing on the podium, hundreds of Team Saskatchewan athletes were celebrated ahead of the upcoming 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia.

  Sports

  Jul 14, 2023
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• ‘A powerful statement of pride’: Basketball is a legacy for this First Nations family

  Basketball is huge for many First Nations people across B.C.. It's more than just a game: it's about community pride, wellness, cross-cultural connections, and family legacy.

  Sports

  Jun 18, 2023
• ‘Our matriarch’: B.C. lacrosse legend honoured ahead of North American Indigenous Games

  B.C.'s U19 women's box lacrosse team is preparing for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in July, with an important motto that honours a pioneer in the sport.

  Sports

  May 15, 2023
• ‘A piece of it is saving our youth’: JR All Native Tournament kicks off in Nanaimo

  The JR All Native Tournament is underway in Nanaimo this week. Hosted by Snuneymuxw First Nation the tournament provides a much needed outlet for youth.

  Sports

  Mar 20, 2023
• ‘Like the NBA for First Nations’: Snuneymuxw hosts JR All Native Tournament in Nanaimo

  The JR All Native Tournament is set to kick off on Snuneymuxw territory next week, bringing 94 teams and at least 1,200 athletes to Nanaimo, B.C.

  Sports

  Mar 14, 2023
• Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc, Kamloops bidding to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

  The games will be hosted in a Western Canada province or territory, and the pair won a provincial competition to become B.C.'s top and only contender.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
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• Wacey Rabbit hosts camp in Lethbridge, hoping to inspire more than just hockey

  Wacey Rabbit's career has seen him play in more than a half dozen countries over 14 professional seasons, and now he's giving back to the community where he grew up. 

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2020
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• Cape Breton school to remove ‘Redman’ name, ensures team names culturally respectful

  "As we move forward the school recognizes that the name can be offensive and it is time for a re-branding process of all team names to occur."

  Sports

  Jun 19, 2019