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Mi’kmaw Summer Games being held in Membertou Aug. 16-25 – Saltwire
August 15, 2024 MEMBERTOU — This year’s Mi’kmaw Summer Games will be held in Unama’ki’s own Membertou First Nation. The Games will feature a range of different sport competitions, including golf, T-ball, softball, basketball, swimming, badminton, track and field, Special Olympics and many more. There will also be many vendors set up on-site. The Games […]
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“I want to pave the way for other Indigenous hockey players,”: 14-year-old Jude Christmas drafted to prestigious hockey school – The Hamilton Spectator
Aug. 7, 2024 Membertou’s Jude Christmas will be setting off on a hockey adventure this Fall at the Boston Hockey Academy after being drafted by the prestigious hockey school. Membertou’s Jude Christmas will be setting off on a hockey adventure this Fall at the Boston Hockey Academy after being drafted by the prestigious hockey school. […]
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“It feels surreal to me,”: Membertou’s Karlee Waldvogel chosen to represent Team Indigenous Canada in soccer at 2025 Games – The Hamilton Spectator
Aug. 2, 2024 Membertou’s Karlee Waldvogel will be representing the Mi’kmaq community on a grand scale when she plays soccer for Indigenous Team Canada at the 2025 Indigenous World Games. Waldvogel was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, but has deep familial roots in Membertou. She has been involved in soccer since childhood. “I’ve been […]
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New Brunswickers ready for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
July 26, 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris begin today, followed by the Paralympics starting on Aug. 28. Seven athletes and five coaches from New Brunswick have been officially selected to represent Team Canada. In addition, three New Brunswickers have been chosen to officiate, while another three will attend as support staff. […]
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Active Living Action Plan Consultation Process Now Open for Public Input
May 31, 2024 The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is inviting members of the public, partners from the sport, physical activity, recreation and healthy living sectors and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to provide their input on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Active Living Action Plan. The information gathered from […]
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A new recreation centre is coming to Abegweit First Nation
From: Infrastructure Canada Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island, May 24, 2024 — A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This was announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, MLA […]
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Active NL Fund Applications Now Being Accepted
March 28, 2024 Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 Active NL Fund. Funding is available to support community-based active living initiatives, infrastructure or equipment that will help directly increase physical activity, sport, and active recreation for individuals of all ages and abilities. Not-for-profit community-based groups and organizations, municipalities, Indigenous Governments, Local Service Districts […]
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Statement by Minister Qualtrough on the Closing of the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska
From: Canadian Heritage March 18, 2024 On Saturday, the 2024 Mat-Su Valley Arctic Winter Games came to a close. Over the last week, athletes from Alaska, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Nunavik-Quebec, Northern Alberta, Kalaallit Nunaat and Sápmi came together to compete in 20 winter sports. The Games included traditional Arctic sports like snowshoeing, knuckle […]
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It feels like I was a part of something historic’: AWG Dene Games opens to women of all ages – CBC
Mar 13, 2024 Shawna McLeod, from the Northwest Territories, won the category’s first gold ulu A new category has been added to the Arctic Winter Games to include women over 18 in the Dene Games and participants say it’s historic, exciting and long overdue. The Dene Games includes traditional sports like stick pull, snowsnake, hand […]
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Nipissing First Nation athlete leads University of New Brunswick Reds into national hockey championships – Anishinabek News
March 12, 2024 FREDERICTON – It’s already been a rather memorable season for Lily George, but the Nipissing First Nation member is hoping the 2023-24 season, her final year of eligibility in the university ranks, concludes with a bit more hardware. George is starring with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds women’s hockey team. […]
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