THE GAMES
Join us for the largest multi-sport and Indigenous cultural event to ever be held in Atlantic Canada since contact.
Kjipuktuk, as it is called by the Mi’kmaw Nation will host competitions in 16 sports over seven days and within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia.
NAIG 2023 will bring together more than 5000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3000 volunteers.
NAIG 2023 will take place from July 15-23.
VOLUNTEERS
Join the excitement and be a part of the NAIG team during this historical, Indigenous sport and cultural celebration! Become a volunteer, share your skills, expertise and knowledge.
Without volunteers the games would not be possible.
Volunteers are needed in all levels of the games from planning to supporting all aspects of the games leading up to and during the event.
SPONSORS
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
In the spirit of engagement and connection we look forward to exploring ways in which we can potentially be partners to help create the best experience possible for all participants who come to NAIG.
Connect with us to learn more about our sponsorship program which also includes a “Value In-Kind” (VIK) program for potential partners.
Click below to reach out for more information
CURRENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Volunteers
Join the excitement and be a part of the NAIG team during this historical, Indigenous sport and cultural celebration! Become a volunteer, share your skills, expertise and knowledge. Without volunteers the games would not be possible. Volunteers are needed in all levels of the games from planning to supporting all aspects of the games leading up to and during the event.
SPONSORS
Interested in becoming a sponsor? In the spirit of engagement and connection we look forward to exploring ways in which we can potentially be partners to help create the best experience possible for all participants who come to NAIG. Connect with us to learn more about our sponsorship program which also includes a “Value In-Kind” (VIK) program for potential partners. Click below to reach out for more information
CURRENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Now Hiring:
Volunteer Team Leads:
Media Centre Lead
Photography Lead
Social Media Lead
Venue Accessibility Team Lead
Venue Team Culture Lead
Venue Team Culture Lead (Accommodations)
Venue Team IT Lead
Venue Team Lead
Venue Team Lead (Accommodations)
Venue Team Logistics Lead
Venue Team Marketing and Communications Lead
Venue Team Medical Lead
Venue Team Security and Essential Services Lead
Venue Team Sports Lead
Venue Team Transportation Lead
Venue Team Volunteer Services Lead
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SPORTS
TRADITIONAL SPORTS
There are 16 different sports with three traditional Indigenous sports including Canoe/Kayak, Lacrosse, and Archery. The three traditional sports will have a special opening ceremony to begin each event. 
NEWS
VOLUNTEERS
Sign up to our communications list now to be notified when our volunteer portal opens and to get more information when it becomes available. All interested volunteers will be able to apply for Games-time roles through this online portal. From transportation to food services, scorekeepers to bloggers, there will be volunteer roles of every kind at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.
VOLUNTEERS
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
Please submit your information to begin discussions on how you can be part of the sponsorship opportunities with the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.