NAIG 2023 Sports
Traditional Sports
NAIG will have athletes competing in 16 different sports with three traditional Indigenous sports including Canoe/Kayak, Lacrosse, and 3D Archery. The three traditional sports will have a special opening ceremony to begin each event.
3D Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Canoe/Kayak
Golf
Box Lacrosse
Rifle Shooting
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Wrestling
Significance
Indigenous people have been playing games since Creation. Whether it’s stickball, games of endurance, games of chance or ceremonial games, there has always been a strong link to the land, water, air and spiritual connection to the Creator. NAIG 2023 will host competitions in 16 sports showcasing the very best of North America’s Indigenous athletes. The sporting events will take place within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation from July 15-23.