2028 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

NAIG Council Announces New Timeline and Bid Process for 2028 North American Indigenous Games

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council has announced that, following the withdrawal of hosting rights previously granted to the Calgary Host Society and efforts to identify a path forward, it will delay the next Games by one year. This decision reflects the Council's commitment to maintaining the hosting standards and ensuring the continued success and sustainability of the NAIG movement.

A new, Canada-wide bid process is being developed to identify a host community for a 2028 North American Indigenous Games, now scheduled for the summer of 2028.

In its ongoing commitment to Indigenous youth throughout Turtle Island, NAIG Council has also approved adjustments to the athlete age categories to ensure that those eligible to compete in 2027 will remain eligible for the 2028 Games.

The NAIG Council will convene its Annual General Meeting and Members Meeting in Ottawa from October 22-23, 2025. During these meetings, Council will review and ratify a new Bid Procedures Manual with the intent of launching the 2028 Bid Process in November.

Further information on the bid process will be shared in early November.

The 2028 NAIG will bring together Indigenous youth from across North America to compete in a multi-sport, cultural event that celebrates both athletic excellence and Indigenous heritage.