History
Team Eastern Door and the North (EDN) is the name of the team representing Quebec First Nations and Inuit in various national sporting competitions, including the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) and the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) has been tasked by the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador to promote sports and recreational activities and coordinate the participation of the EDN delegation in the various events that take place across Canada. The delegation, made up of multi-nation teams, proudly represents First Nations and Inuit culture and values.
Values
Team EDN is guided by three fundamental values: respect, perseverance and sportsmanship.
Mission
Team EDN is committed to reinforcing a sense of cultural belonging and cultural pride among First Nations and Inuit youth in Quebec. Its mission is to:
- Instill in Indigenous youth a sense of accomplishment, pride and self-confidence.
- Build a sense of belonging to the community and nation and a sense of pride in representing First Nations and Inuit cultures, identity and perseverance.
- Build sports and athletic skills in First Nations and Inuit communities.
- Encourage Indigenous youth to adopt healthy lifestyles.
- Instill in Indigenous youth a sense of accomplishment, pride and self-confidence.
- Build a sense of belonging to the community and nation and a sense of pride in representing First Nations and Inuit cultures, identity and athletic excellence.
- Build sports and athletic skills in First Nations and Inuit communities.
- Encourage Indigenous youth to adopt healthy lifestyles.
