Indigenous Summer Games

Northern and Dene Games in the Northwest Territories are making a comeback. Many young children and youth are reclaiming these games as a part of their indigenous identity, as a part of their story and journey. For a lot of the youth in the communities, they are able to connect with the stories because they come from the land, they were played by their ancestors and give them a sense of cultural pride.

The Indigenous Summer Games (ISG) will be a competition, but is also a celebration of traditional games, Indigenous Peoples and their culture. The ISG were established to increase participation and awareness of Northern and Dene Games. It will allow anyone the opportunity to participate in Northern and Dene Games that have grown past the Traditional Games Championship age or were unable to attend the Arctic Winter Games.