2 First Nations to host return of Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games
CBC
After more than a decade, the Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games are returning this July and August.
The importance of the games is not lost on Robyn Cruz, major games manager for the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council.
"It's really about making sure those kids feel safe, welcome, recognized and seen and ensuring the TRC's calls to action are recognized," she said.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls To Action 87-91 are about Indigenous access to and involvement in sports and recreation.
The games will take place in Norway House Cree Nation, about 450 kilometres north of Winnipeg, from July 9-13 and in and around Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Aug. 17-23.
An expected 2,000-4,000 Indigenous athletes under 16 are expected to attend the games.
Each community will host a number of sports, demonstration sports, and cultural events.
Edward "Sonny" Albert, president of the MISG North host corporation, which is running the first week of the games in Norway House, said preparations are well underway.
"Right now the focus is on the athletes. We've provided agreements with the schools and we're preparing for our athletes village there as well," he said.
The games were last held in 2011, also with split hosting duties between Peguis First Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
Norway House will host eight sports (badminton, 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, canoeing, soccer, softball, volleyball, and 10K) and two demonstration sports (wrestling and York boat racing) selected by the host committee to represent the history and culture of the community.
The York boat races reflect the history of the region during the fur trade and celebrate the Treaty & York Boat Days that are held every summer in Norway House. The wrestling competition is being held in honour of 2024 Team Canada Olympian and band member Justina Di Stasio.
The 10K will be held in honour of Joe Keeper, a member of the Norway House Cree Nation and member of the 1912 Canadian Olympic team in the 5K and 10K events.
"We wanted to make sure that we kind of provide that homage to honour our people in that sense." Albert said.
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