THE U.S. INDIGENOUS GAMES

Feel the excitement. Celebrate the culture. Get in the game!

Thousands of athletes, primarily young people, participated in the competitions, making the U.S. Indigenous Games (USIG) the largest event to host competitions for young Native youth across Indian Country. In addition to the sporting events, cultural activities associated with the Games included artwork, entertainment and spiritual activity among the athletes and attendees.

 

The U.S. Games take place every two years and Milwaukee was the launch site for Indigenous Games USA. The Games showcased Native youth participating in individual competitions such as archery, track, boxing and wrestling. The team competitions such as baseball, basketball and dodgeball are examples of the span of competitions. The event proved to be spectacular for spectators and allowed Native and non-native people to watch the competition and learn about the cultural activities of Tribal Nations from across the United States.

 

The Milwaukee 2011 Games occurred in July at prominent sports venues in and around the city. Cultural activities and athlete housing were located near the city's downtown area.

 

View the results of the Games.