Countdown on to North American Indigenous Games in Halifax

TheYear-long countdown onFor Halifax toHost the North American Indigenous GamesIt is a multi-sport event that has been contested since 1999. in Atlantic CanadaOrganisers see it as an additional step towards reconciliation.

To kick off festivities, the host society threw a party onThe waterfront Friday toBring people together through traditional song-and-dance.

“Every opportunity that we have to create opportunities for people to learn and experience our culture is a step towards the right direction,” said Cheryl Copage-Gehue, Halifax’s Indigenous adviser.

“The more you know, the more you understand, the more chance you will be an ally and support these events.”

SixteenThe event will feature different sports North American Indigenous GamesYou can also do lacrosse, archery, kayaking, canoeing, kayaking, and lacrosse.

TheThe event is intended to inspire young people Indigenous people taking part as they show off their skills onIt’s a large stage.

“This is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to come together around a very positive experience that will enhance the lives of the Indigenous youth coming here,” said Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons, chair of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games Host Society.

“And when they go back to their communities, they’re going to feel great about themselves, they’re going to reflect on their time here as a positive one.”

HostingAnother sign is the games HalifaxIs it hard to work? onBuilding an inclusive community to Mayor Mike Savage.

AsThe city is getting ready to welcome athletes from more than 700 IndigenousNation in North AmericaHe encourages people from all parts of the region. toParticipate in the event by volunteering.

“I think people will get into this, I think they will learn a lot about the Mi’kmaw history and culture … They’ll also have a lot of fun, so I’m really excited about it,” Savage said.

MoreMore than 5,000 IndigenousThe games will feature athletes competing in Millbrook First Nation, DartmouthAnd Halifax. At the site, a cultural village will be established. Halifax Common.

Copage-Gehue saidThe cultural village “will create an opportunity to learn our traditional culture here in Mi’kma’ki, but to also learn about Indigenous people from North America.”