2027 North American Indigenous Games

Athlete Information

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.

Get in Touch

As new information is updated - including additional sports, tryout details, and other athlete requirements - we will continue to share it here. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.

If you have any questions or need further details, please don't hesitate to contact our Major Games Manager, Robyn Cruz, via email at robyn.cruz@masrc.com.

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We acknowledge that the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council Inc. (MASRC) operates on the ancestral lands covered by Treaty 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10, as well as the lands of the unsigned Dakota Nations. These territories are home to the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, and Nehethowuk Nations, the Inuit in the north, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

As an Indigenous organization, the MASRC is committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action #87 - 91, which highlight the role of sports and recreation as tools for empowerment and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.