ABOUT THE GAMES
Thousands of athletes, primarily young people, participate in the competitions, making the NAIG the largest event of its kind. In addition to the sporting events, cultural activities associated with the Games include artwork, entertainment and spiritual activity among the athletes and attendees.
The first NAIG were held in Edmonton, Alberta in 1990. The Games take place every three years and were last held in “The Cowichan Valley” in Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia in 2008. They were a spectacular success and were televised across Canada on APTN, allowing native and non-native people to watch the competition and learn about the cultural activities.
The Milwaukee 2011 Games will occur in July at prominent sports venues in and around the city. Cultural activities and athlete housing will be located near the city’s downtown area.
