Tuesday, July 11, 2017

2017 North American Indigenous Games

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he largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous Peoples in North America

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The Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are expected to be the largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous Peoples in North America. ​It will host more than 5,000 participants, 2,000 volunteers and countless spectators for 14 sport categories being held within world-class venues located across the Greater Toronto Area, including the Region of Hamilton and Six Nations of the Grand River.​ ​The Games provides Indigenous youth, aged 13-19, an opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities through 14 sport​s ​​​and to celebrate their heritage through numerous cultural events​. ​Participating teams include all 13 provinces and territories of Canada, as well as 13 regions from the United States.
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