In August 2008, over 9,000 Indigenous people from across North America will travel to the 2008 North American Indigenous Games, an international celebration of youth, sport and culture.
All the regions of North America will be represented, with 13 provincial and territorial teams from across Canada and as many as 20 teams from the U.S. participating. There will be 16 contemporary and traditional sporting events offered over 10 days. These Games reflect the traditions of Indigenous cultures using athletic competition to teach holistic principles integral to sport-physical, spiritual, and mental (emotional/intellectual)-while reinforcing family and cultural values.
