The North American Indigenous Games are coming to Nova Scotia in 2023, with events held in Halifax and Millbrook First Nation from July 15 to 23. Fiona Kirkpatrick-Parsons is chair of the host society for the 2023 games. The sports range from traditional Indigenous ones like lacrosse, canoeing and kayaking, to things like athletics, baseball and basketball. Millbrook will host 3D archery, which takes the traditional sport and places it in nature, with athletes shooting at three-dimensional targets, rather than flat ones. Culture and sportKirkpatrick-Parsons said the 2023 games will honour those harmed by residential schools and the children who died at them.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2021 16:52 UTC