WINNIPEG, MANITOBA –The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council is pleased to announce the conditional award of the 2028 North American Indigenous Games to Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), with events to be hosted in Winnipeg and Manitoba.
This award marks a significant step toward bringing one of North America’s largest Indigenous multi- sport and cultural gatherings to Manitoba from July 9-23, 2028.The 2028 NAIG are expected to bring upwards of 5,250 Indigenous athletes, coaches and team officials from across Turtle Island (Canada and the United States of America) together through sport, culture, community and celebration. The Games will feature traditional and contemporary sports, complemented by a major cultural program celebrating the diversity, strength and traditions of Indigenous nations in Manitoba and across North America.
The award follows a national bid process led by the NAIG Council and depends on completing several key milestones before a formal Host Agreement is signed. The NAIG Council, Norway House Cree Nation, Southern Chiefs’ Organization, and government and community partners will work together to meet these requirements and establish the Host Society responsible for planning and delivering the 2028 Games.
Following the conditional award, NAIG Council, Norway House Cree Nation and Southern Chiefs’ Organization will continue working with the Government of Canada, Government of Manitoba, City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism and other partners to finalize the requirements necessary to confirm the Games and establish the 2028 NAIG Host Society.
Additional information regarding Games dates, venues, governance, programming, volunteer opportunities and other planning milestones will be announced as preparations advance.