About the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
The 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will be held in Calgary, Alberta, located within the Treaty 7 Territory in Canada. This event will take place on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations, as well as the Tsuut'ina Nation and the Îyâxe Nakoda (Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations). Calgary is also home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, representing Districts 5 & 6 of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
About Team Manitoba
Welcome to the Team Manitoba Athlete Information page! Here you will find important details about the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and how to participate as an athlete for Team Manitoba.
Age Categories
- U15 - Born on or after January 1, 2012.
- U18 - Born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2011.
There are no overage exemptions allowed.
Identification Required
To participate in the North American Indigenous Games, athletes must provide proof of their identity. The following documents will be required when registering for tryouts:
- Valid (not-expired) First Nations Status Card, Métis Citizenship Card, or Inuit Enrollment Card
- Birth Certificate to confirm age eligibility
- Manitoba Health Card
Each athlete must also provide proof of residency within the province of Manitoba.
Sports
- 3D Archery
- Arctic Sports (New Trial Sport)
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Box Lacrosse
- Canoe/Kayak
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
These sports may be subject to change as the host society finalizes details for the event. As well, not all age categories may be included for each sport, as the specific categories will depend on the final event structure.
Contact Us
321 - 145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,R3B 2Z6
x 204-925-5737 A info@masrc.com
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We acknowledge and respect that the MASRC is based on lands shared between peoples, the land of the Anishinabe & Cree, on Treaty One Territory and on the Homeland of the Red River Métis. Being an organization that travels throughout Manitoba, we also acknowledge and respect all lands and treaties we operate on, including Treaty 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10 as well as the Dakota Nations.
