How the origins of the North American Indigenous Games continue to be felt among young athletesPlayers from Team Manitoba pose for a photo at a softball match during the first day of the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax. (Robert Short/CBC - image credit)When the North American Indigenous Games was just an idea in the 1970s, the positive effects it could have on Indigenous youth was top of mind for the founders. "And so that's where the idea of the Indigenous games came from. The North American Indigenous Games have continued to grow and officially kicked off in Halifax Sunday evening, welcoming thousands of young Indigenous athletes from across the continent to compete in traditional and non-traditional sports. He said his band has been investing in its youth by creating a funding program that covers the costs of sports and activities for young band members.

Source: CBC News July 17, 2023 20:49 UTC