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NAIG Council Announces New Timeline and Bid Process for 2028 North American Indigenous Games

Maude-CSSSPNQL — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:05:46 +0000

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council has announced that, following the withdrawal of hosting rights previously granted to the Calgary Host Society and efforts to identify a path forward, it will delay the next Games by one year. This decision reflects the Council’s commitment to maintaining the hosting standards and ensuring the continued success and sustainability of the NAIG movement.

A new, Canada-wide bid process is being developed to identify a host community for a 2028 North American Indigenous Games, now scheduled for the summer of 2028.

In its ongoing commitment to Indigenous youth throughout Turtle Island, NAIG Council has also approved adjustments to the athlete age categories to ensure that those eligible to compete in 2027 will remain eligible for the 2028 Games. The NAIG Council will convene its Annual General Meeting and Members Meeting in Ottawa from October 22–23, 2025.

During these meetings, Council will review and ratify a new Bid Procedures Manual with the intent of launching the 2028 Bid Process in November.

Further information on the bid process will be shared in early November.

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NAIG Council Announces New Timeline and Bid Process for 2028 North American Indigenous Games

Maude-CSSSPNQL — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:43:14 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2025

A new, Canada-wide bid process is being developed to identify a host community for a 2028 North American Indigenous Games, now scheduled for the summer of 2028.

The NAIG Council will convene its Annual General Meeting and Members Meeting in Ottawa from October 22–23, 2025. During these meetings, Council will review and ratify a new Bid Procedures Manual with the intent of launching the 2028 Bid Process in November.

Further information on the bid process will be shared in early November.

About the North American Indigenous Games
The North American Indigenous Games is an international multi-sport and cultural event, involving Indigenous youth teams from Provinces, Territories, and States. The NAIG Council is the international governing body for the North American Indigenous Games. It is composed of 26 members representing 13 provincial and territorial regions of Canada and 13 regions of the United States. The most recent NAIG was held July 15-23, 2023, in Kjipuktuk / Halifax, Nova Scotia, bringing together 4715 participants, including athletes, coaches, and team staff from Canada and the United States. The Games featured competition in 16 sports and celebrated Indigenous cultures through performances, ceremonies, and community gatherings that highlighted the unity, pride, and spirit of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.

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The North American Indigenous Games Council Retracts Calgary Hosting Rights

anaisa — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:42:43 +0000

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August 7, 2025

The North American Indigenous Games Council Retracts Calgary Hosting Rights

After extensive efforts, and with a heavy heart, the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council shares the news that the 2027 NAIG, will no longer be taking place in Calgary, Alberta in 2027.

Following a period of deep reflection and careful consideration, NAIG Council has made the difficult decision to withdraw the hosting rights previously granted to the Calgary Host Society. This decision was not made lightly. Over the past two years, NAIG Council has worked closely with the Host Society to support their efforts—providing guidance, capacity-building support, resources, and external expertise to assist with planning and budgeting processes required to deliver a successful Games. Despite the collective efforts of many, it became increasingly clear that critical benchmarks could not be met. To uphold the integrity of the Games and ensure the
long-term strength of the NAIG movement, NAIG Council has made the difficult but necessary decision to retract the previously awarded hosting rights for NAIG 2027.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all those who contributed to the Calgary 2027 initiative, particularly Dr. Chief Littlechild, who has served as Chair of the Host Society Board since March 2025. Their dedication and commitment to the vision of NAIG have been deeply valued.

We recognize that this announcement may be deeply disappointing to Indigenous athletes, coaches, families, and communities across Turtle Island who were looking forward to gathering in Calgary. We want to assure everyone that NAIG Council remains steadfast in its commitment to Indigenous youth and to the ongoing advancement of the NAIG movement.

Our focus now turns to identifying a new path forward—one that protects the spirit and legacy of the Games and minimizes disruption for the youth and communities we serve.

Further updates on the plans for NAIG will be shared in the coming weeks.

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