#88
Ensure long-term Indigenous athlete development and support for North American Indigenous Games
In Progress
#90
Ensure national sports policies and programs and initiatives are inclusive
In Progress
#91
Ensure Indigenous territorial protocols are respected for International sporting events
In Progress
Featured Updates
First Nations
Shalaya Valenzuela hopes rugby 7s silver medal will inspire other Indigenous youth to pursue sport
25-year-old is 1st Indigenous woman from Canada to earn Olympic medal in the sport Shaylaya Valenzuela, left, Florence Symonds, right celebrate silver medal finish in…
August 5, 2024
First Nations
Former NAIG president to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Alex Nelson APTN News: One of the pioneers of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is part of the 2024 class for Canada’s Sports Hall…
June 26, 2024
First Nations
How Kenneth Moore became the 1st Indigenous person in Canada to win Olympic gold
Part of Winnipeg's gold-medal-winning hockey team at the 1932 Winter Olympics Kenneth Moore, in his 1932 Winter Olympics portrait. (Submitted by Jennifer Moore Rattray) June is…
June 19, 2024
First Nations
Berube takes over head coaching reins of Toronto Maple Leafs
Craig Berube, new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Windspeaker.com: The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping an Indigenous coach whose resume includes a Stanley…...
May 22, 2024
Systemic Racism in Sport
Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
APTN New: The Canadian Press - A consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes has filed a lawsuit accusing the…...
May 15, 2024
First Nations
‘I’m super proud of who I am’: Tigers’ McKenna nabs Indigenous MVP award
NationTalk: Gavin McKenna, star forward of the Medicine Hat Tigers and a junior hockey sensation, has won an award that he says has special meaning…...
April 15, 2024
First Nations
Sagkeeng Oldtimers hockey team inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Team from Manitoba competed in tournaments internationally Phil Fontaine and Ken Young played on the Sagkeeng Oldtimers team for 15-20 years. (Kevin Nepitabo/CBC ) APTN News:…...
March 20, 2024
First Nations
One of Canada’s 1st First Nations Olympic gold medallists named to North American hall of fame
Kenneth Moore inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Jennifer Rattray holds her grandfather, Kenneth Moore's, Olympic gold medal and portrait in a…...
March 17, 2024
First Nations
Lacrosse all-star Gaylord Powless inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Six Nations lacrosse star died in 2001 Gaylord Powless, a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) lacrosse player from Six Nations of the Grand River, will be inducted this year…...
January 19, 2024
Sports Organization Commitments
Toronto’s pro hockey franchises stage Indigenous Celebration games
“I think recognition is very important. And for a storied franchise like the Leafs, there’s no better way to get the message out. It’s good…...
January 15, 2024