Athlete Information

About the 2028 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

The 2028 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will be taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from July 9-23, 2028.

About Team Manitoba

Welcome to the Team Manitoba Athlete Information page! Here you will find important details about the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and how to participate as an athlete for Team Manitoba.

Sports, Ages, & Tryout Information

Information about sports, age categories, and tryout dates will be released as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience as planning continues. Please check this webpage frequently for the latest Team Manitoba updates, and be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our email newsletter to stay informed and ensure you don't miss any important announcements.

Athlete Indigenous Identity Documentation

All athletes must have recognized documentation confirming their Indigenous identity prior to participating in Team Manitoba tryouts. Athletes and families are strongly encouraged to begin gathering all required documentation well in advance of tryouts. Obtaining certain documents can take time, and we want to ensure athletes are prepared early rather than scrambling to secure documentation in the weeks leading up to the Games.

Athletes who cannot provide the required documentation may not be permitted to participate in tryouts or attend the Games if selected.

General Athlete Documentation

In addition to Indigenous identity documentation, athletes and families are encouraged to prepare the following documents in advance:

• Birth certificate: to verify legal name and date of birth.

• Provincial health card: to support medical and emergency information requirements.

• Additional identification or documentation required by Team Manitoba for registration, travel, medical information, and Games participation.

Please ensure documents are current and valid where applicable, and that names and details are consistent across documentation.

Please note: Official documentation requirements and eligibility criteria will be confirmed by Team Manitoba once policies are finalized. We encourage all athletes and families to start gathering the documents listed above now, rather than waiting until tryouts or selection decisions have been made. Check this webpage regularly for updates as additional information becomes available.