We call upon all levels of government to take action to ensure long-term Aboriginal athlete development and growth, and continued support for the North American Indigenous Games, including funding to host the games and for provincial and territorial team preparation and travel.
Why “In Progress?”
The North American Indigenous Games, after being postponed two times (2020 and 2021) because of the pandemic, will now be held from July 15 to 23, 2023 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia
The federal government has made multiple funding allocations through Budgets 2017 and 2018 (through to 2023) to address:
- long-term Aboriginal athlete development and growth
- continued support for the North American Indigenous Games
- funding to host the games and for provincial and territory team preparation and travel
There has been minimal commitments for ongoing funding at the provincial/territory level aside from federal budget contributions to local initiatives. Limited provincial commitment for the North American Indigenous Games other than ‘Bid” funding for locally hosted North American Indigenous Games.
Current Status
July 5, 2022
In Progress
Previous Status
May 14, 2022
In Progress
Latest Updates
Site last updated on July 12, 2021
Govt. Commitments to NA Indigenous Games
Canada and Nova Scotia commit funding to NAIG
Both the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are committing new funding for the hosting of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.……
July 12, 2021
Govt. Commitments to NA Indigenous Games
Funding for Team Manitoba to participate in NAIG
Provided funding support for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Operations Coordinator and preparation for Team Manitoba to participate in NAIG games to be held……
December 21, 2020
Sports Organization Commitments to Indigenous Sports
Masters Indigenous Games: Ottawa – August 5-8, 2020
The Masters Indigenous Games are scheduled for Ottawa from August 5-8, 2021. The games provide Indigenous adults aged 20 years and older, the opportunity to……
August 27, 2020
Sports Organization Commitments to Indigenous Sports
2021 Canada Games The Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program
AACP is a partnership between the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC), Canada’s Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs), Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), the Canada Games Council (CGC), and……
June 9, 2020
Govt. Commitments to NA Indigenous Games
Funding to offset costs
$1.46M in funding to offset costs for more than 500 athletes, coaches, chaperones and mission staff from B.C. Without this funding, fees would need to……
June 28, 2019
Sports Organization Commitments to Indigenous Sports
Masters Indigenous Games – Sport Development Tour
The tour features sport clinics and multi-sport camps to help develop sport specific skills for those just starting out or wanting to try something new,……
May 31, 2019
Sports Organization Commitments to Indigenous Sports
Canada Games Apprenticeship Program
23 women and 12 Indigenous coaches from across Canada will meet in Red Deer, AB to participate in the 2019 Canada Winter Games Feb. 15……
February 13, 2019
Govt. Commitments to NA Indigenous Games
BC Sport Participation Program
BC Sport Participation Program (BCSPP), funded $244,000 in 2018/19 equally by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. This new funding will……
January, 2019
Govt. Commitments to NA Indigenous Games
New licence plate supports Mi’kmaw youth sport and recreation activities
New licence plate promotes Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaw heritage. The plate features a Mi’kmaw petroglyph that many Mi’kmaq connect to the eight-point star, which has political……
June 22, 2018
Govt. Commitments to NA Indigenous Games
Nova Scotia commits funds to 2020 NAIG
Nova Scotia has committed $3.5M funding for the 2020 event that will be held in Halifax and Millbrook, First Nation in Truro, NS….
May 4, 2018